The European Space Agency faced unexpected challenges while shutting down its resilient Gaia spacecraft, which mapped over a billion stars. Discover how this space observatory fought to stay operational until the very end!
The ExoMars mission has faced numerous setbacks over the past 20 years, but with new developments from Airbus and NASA, there’s hope for a successful Mars landing in 2028. Will it finally succeed?
Airbus UK has won a £150 million contract to complete the landing system for the long-delayed ExoMars rover, set to launch between 2028 and 2030. Can this British-built rover finally unlock the mysteries of Mars?
In a groundbreaking attempt to launch satellites, Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from Norway. Despite the failure, the company claims the test flight was a success, gathering valuable data for future missions.
After a series of setbacks, NASA's bet on commercial lunar missions pays off as Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost successfully completes its mission. Discover the bittersweet victory for the team in Texas!
SpaceX is set to break its own rocket-reuse record with the upcoming NROL-57 launch from Vandenberg. The Falcon 9 rocket, which recently launched NASA missions, will take off early Friday morning.
Firefly Aerospace has declared its Blue Ghost mission a complete success after achieving all objectives during its historic moon landing. This marks the first fully successful commercial operation on the lunar surface.
Firefly Aerospace successfully completed its Blue Ghost Mission 1, achieving the first fully commercial Moon landing and operating for over 14 days, collecting vital data for future lunar missions.
A photo reveals the Athena Moon lander lying on its side, confirming its failure after a troubled descent. With power generation halted, concerns about NASA's lunar exploration strategy are intensifying.
NASA's Perseverance rover has taken a groundbreaking approach to Martian exploration by 'smooshing' a rock to reveal secrets about ancient water and potential life on Mars. This innovative technique is unlocking new insights into the planet's geological history.