Webb telescope begins sunshield deployment, approaches journey midpoint
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is approaching the midpoint between the Earth and the second Lagrange point (L2), a stable deployment spot where the Earth and…
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Webb telescope nears Moon orbit, prepares for sunshield deployment
Two days after the Christmas day launch, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is nearing the Moon’s orbit –…
Which weather conditions are key for the Christmas Day Webb telescope launch?
After another delay due to weather, NASA is now planning for December 25, 2021 for the launch of…
NASA sets Christmas Eve launch date for James Webb space telescope
NASA has confirmed December 24, 2021 as the launch date for the delayed James Webb telescope, the world’s…
NASA selects three companies to build ISS successors
NASA has selected three teams to develop proposals that could replace the International Space Station (ISS). The participating companies signed the agreements on…
NASA delays ISS spacewalk due to space debris
The spacewalk of two ISS astronauts, which was scheduled to take place on November 30, had to be delayed for two days due…
NASA launches asteroid-crashing mission
On November 24, 06:21 UTC (1:21am EST), a SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) payload…
NASA delays launch of Webb telescope after preparation incident
NASA has delayed the launch of the James Webb space telescope after an incident during launch preparations meant…
NASA ‘outraged’ by Russian anti-satellite missile test that alarmed ISS crew
The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) was put on high alert on November 15, 2021, after…
After delays, NASA & ESA astronauts lift-off for ISS aboard SpaceX craft
The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft ‘Endurance’ has launched four astronauts into space, where they will spend around six…
NASA delays Moon landing to 2025, citing lawsuits and budget cuts
NASA’s Artemis III mission, which was set to deliver astronauts to the Moon by the end of 2024,…
China plans Mars sample return mission, sets same deadline as NASA
China announced the preliminary timeline for its ambitious mission to collect Martian rock samples and return them to…
Airbus to deliver European power module for NASA Moon mission
Airbus will deliver its second-built European Service Module (ESM) to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for…
FAA completes testing on terminal flight management tech to help save fuel
The United States aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)…
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…
“It takes courage to be different.” Aastha Kacha, award-winning space architect
Conversation about the colonization of Earth’s orbit and the furthest parts of space was considered the perfect fodder…
NASA suspends work on SpaceX lunar lander due to lawsuit
NASA said it has paused work on the SpaceX lunar lander in the wake of a lawsuit filed…
Blue Origin sues NASA over SpaceX moon lander contract
Blue Origin lodged a complaint in the federal court against NASA. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ company accuses the…