SpaceX launch of private Blue Ghost moon lander set for Jan. 15
SpaceX and NASA are targeting Jan. 15 for the launch of the private Blue Ghost moon lander from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
China’s Guowang launch raises questions about satellite purpose and transparency
China has launched its first satellites for the Guowang constellation, but a veil of secrecy surrounds their purpose and capabilities, raising more questions than answers. The post China’s Guowang launch…
A CubeSat Mission Will Detect X-rays from GRBs and Black-Hole Mergers
The long-awaited detection of gravitational waves has opened up a whole new world of astronomy. One of the key efforts is now to tie signals across multiple domains – for…
A CubeSat Mission Will Detect X-rays from GRBs and Black-Hole Mergers
The long-awaited detection of gravitational waves has opened up a whole new world of astronomy. One of the key efforts is now to tie signals across multiple domains – for…
NASA emphasizes role of the moon as testbed for future human Mars missions
NASA experts argue that lunar missions are essential before attempting any human expeditions to the Red Planet. The post NASA emphasizes role of the moon as testbed for future human…
Venus is Important. We Should Take its Exploration Seriously.
When it comes to exploring our planetary neighbours, Mars tends to get a lot of the attention. For one thing its easier to explore as the environment is far less…
If We Want to Live on Other Worlds, We’re Going to Need New Clocks
Between NASA, other space agencies, and the commercial space sector, there are some truly ambitious plans for humanity’s future in space. These plans envision the creation of permanent infrastructure on…
ESA to use launch competition to test georeturn reforms
An upcoming European launch competition will be an early test of efforts by ESA to modify its approach to georeturn policies. The post ESA to use launch competition to test…
SpaceX to test vehicle upgrades and payload deployment on next Starship flight
SpaceX plans to test several upgrades to its Starship vehicle on its next test flight, scheduled for as soon as Jan. 10. The post SpaceX to test vehicle upgrades and…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 142 —2025 in Space
On Episode 142 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about 2025 in space!