Russia launches first-ever film crew to the International Space Station
On October 5, 2021, Russia sent an actress and a director to International Space Station in order to…
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FAA extends comment period for SpaceX Starship project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the period for public comment on the environmental impact of SpaceX’s…
Virgin Galactic cleared for further missions after FAA concludes probe
Virgin Galactic has been re-cleared for launch. The space travel company announced on September 29, 2021, that an…
Airbus to research resource extraction for human sustenance on the Moon
Airbus Aerospace and Defense signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mexican Space Agency, and the Mexican…
UFO? ULA rocket re-entry provides spectacular sight over Europe’s skies
The sight of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket burning up upon re-entry over the skies of Britain…
Concerns over rise in space debris keep Airbus exec awake at night
The issue of space junk is keeping Airbus space executive Jean-Marc Nasr awake at night. Nasr, Head of…
China docks Tianzhou-3 cargo ship to its new space station
China’s Tianzhou-3 cargo spacecraft launched on September 20, 2021, carrying special equipment to the new Chinese Space Station…
SpaceX Inspiration4 splashes down in the Atlantic
Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian orbital mission, has concluded with a splashdown in the ocean.After spending three days…
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 day mission
China has completed its longest crewed space mission. Three astronauts returned to Earth on September 17, 2021, after…
SpaceX launches Inspiration4, first private orbital mission
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule was successfully delivered to orbit in its first all-civilian mission, Inspiration4.The Falcon 9…
SpaceX all-civilian mission Inspiration4 ready to launch
SpaceX announced that the Falcon 9 rocket is ready to send the Inspiration4 mission to space and awaiting…
Russia and Kazakhstan squabble over Buran shuttle prototypes
The head of Baikonur cosmodrome, Dauren Musa, has responded harshly to Russia’s efforts to relocate and restore certain…
FAA grounds Virgin Galactic spacecraft while mishap investigation proceeds
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has barred Virgin Galactic from flying its SpaceShipTwo while it investigates a mishap…
Firefly’s Alpha rocket explodes during maiden takeoff
Firefly Aerospace failed to launch into orbit its Alpha rocket on September 3, 2021. The launcher exploded mid-air.Despite…
Is the number of female astronauts on the rise? | Data
Astronauts have long been a source of inspiration. They undergo a stringent selection process and are subjected to…
Airbus, University of Zurich to grow human tissue in space
Never mind sending humans to space. European aerospace group Airbus is trying to grow human tissue in space…
Branson’s satellite launcher Virgin Orbit to go public
Richard Branson’s satellite launch company Virgin Orbit is going public in a $3.2 billion deal to raise funds…
The United Arab Emirates: the next space power?
While it may not have the experience of the United States, nor the means of China, the United…