Starlink is one of the most ambitious space missions we've ever undertaken. The current plan is to put 12,000 communication satellites in low-Earth orbit, with the possibility of another 30,000 later. Just getting them into ...
Astronomy
May 10, 2021
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China's rogue rocket is in an uncontrolled free-fall towards Earth and no one knows where or exactly when it will burn through Earth's atmosphere, but the risk of debris hitting an inhabited area remains very small, experts ...
Space Exploration
May 7, 2021
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From muscle loss to radiation exposure and the psychological effects of confinement, spaceflight takes a toll on those lucky enough to experience it.
Space Exploration
Apr 22, 2021
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The launch of Sputnik, humankind's first satellite, in 1957 marked the dawn of a new era for the people of Earth.
Space Exploration
Apr 20, 2021
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Following the selection of the first Scout satellite mission last December, ESA has also given the greenlight to start negotiations with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd in the UK to lead the development of the second Scout ...
Space Exploration
Mar 30, 2021
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You can spot "GEOSat' satellites in far-flung orbits… if you know exactly where and when to look.
Space Exploration
Mar 19, 2021
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ESA's Lunar Pathfinder mission to the moon will carry an advanced satellite navigation receiver, in order to perform the first ever satnav positioning fix in lunar orbit. This experimental payload marks a preliminary step ...
Space Exploration
Mar 19, 2021
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What goes up, nearly always comes back down. When it comes to the objects we send to space, atmospheric reentries are actually a fundamental tool in minimizing the creation of space debris and ensuring a sustainable future ...
Space Exploration
Mar 10, 2021
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NASA's newest technology demonstration, which launched on Northrop Grumman's 15th commercial resupply services mission, is designed to improve water recycling on the International Space Station and boost the efficiency of ...
Space Exploration
Mar 1, 2021
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Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan blasted off from the Taurus-Littrow valley on the moon in their lunar module Challenger on December 14 1972. Five days later, they splashed down safely in the Pacific, closing the Apollo ...
Space Exploration
Feb 26, 2021
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