In case you missed any of the 25-day flight of Artemis 1, NASA has compiled a 25-minute highlight reel that showcases the top moments of the mission, from launch to splashdown.
Space News & Blog Articles
Tune into the SpaceZE News Network to stay updated on industry news from around the world.
Birds use Dynamic Soaring to Pick Up Velocity. We Could Use a Similar Trick to Go Interstellar
To stand on a coastal shore and watch how eagles, ravens, seagulls, and crows take flight in high winds. it’s an inspiring sight, to be sure. Additionally, it illustrates an important concept in aerial mechanics, like how the proper angling of wings can allow birds to exploit differences in wind speed to hover in mid-air. Similarly, birds can use these same differences in wind speed to gain bursts of velocity to soar and dive. These same lessons can be applied to space, where spacecraft could perform special maneuvers to pick up bursts of speed from “space weather” (solar wind).
Russian space agency reports Soyuz capsule was damaged due to leak on space station
Russia's space agency issued a statement on Thursday (Dec. 15) concerning the leak on its Soyuz MS-22 capsule, writing that although the vehicle was damaged, the crew aboard the space station is safe.
50 years late, US gifts Apollo 17 moon rock to people of Cyprus
It took 50 years, but a moon rock intended as a goodwill gift to the people of Cyprus is finally being presented to the island nation. The lunar sample will be handed over in Nicosia.
Webb's Galactic Distance Record Is Now Official
Spectroscopic measurements confirm Webb's distance record, with images revealing galaxies that existed just 330 million years after the Big Bang.
Sierra Space Inflated a Habitat to Destruction, Testing its Limits Before Going to Orbit
Normally, it would be a very bad day if your space station habitat module blew up. But it was all smiles and high-fives in mission control when Sierra Space’s LIFE habitat was intentionally over-inflated until it popped spectacularly in an Ultimate Burst Pressure (UBP) test. This video shows the moment of boom from several different viewpoints.
Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binocular review
The Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binoculars are a suitable binocular for beginners, if you can find them at the right price.
Astronomers discover strange twin planets might be water worlds
Two planets found by NASA's retired Kepler Space Telescope may be made mostly of water, according to new research.
Rocket Lab's 1st US launch may be visible along East Coast on Dec. 16. Here's where to look.
Rocket Lab's first-ever launch from U.S. soil will light up the skies for much of the East Coast when it launches from NASA's Wallops Island facility in Virginia Friday (Dec. 16).
Hubble helps discover a new type of planet largely composed of water
Researchers have found evidence for the existence of a new type of planet they have called a “water world,” where water makes up a large fraction of the entire planet. These worlds, discovered in a planetary system 218 light-years away, are unlike any planets in our Solar System.
Rubble Pile Asteroids Might be the Best Places to Build Space Habitats
The stars call to us, as Carl Sagan once said. Given the human drive to explore our world and expand our reach, it is likely only a matter of time before we begin to build our homes in the solar system. The Moon and Mars could be acceptable destinations, but nearby asteroids could also become homes, as a recent study shows.
Satellite to take pulse of Earth’s water cycle ready for launch on SpaceX rocket
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography, or SWOT, satellite during solar array deployment testing at Thales Alenia Space’s factory in Cannes, France. Credit: Thales Alenia Space
A French-built satellite equipped with an innovative U.S.-made radar instrument is buttoned up for blastoff aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Friday from California, kicking off a mission to investigate the link between Earth’s water cycle and our planet’s changing climate.
James Webb Space Telescope spots faint galaxy 'PEARLS' in stunning new view
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope continues to amaze, this time with an exquisite image revealing previously unseen galaxies in an area known as the North Ecliptic Pole.
Nuclear fusion breakthrough: What does it mean for space exploration?
Nuclear fusion has broad implications, fueling hopes of clean, limitless energy and the long-held dream of future rockets that are driven by nuclear propulsion.
Media session on the results of the 314th ESA Council meeting
Video: 01:03:00
Watch the replay of the media session following the 314th ESA Council meeting which takes place on 14 and 15 December in Paris. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Council Chair Anna Rathsman share the outcome of this meeting. Updates on the outcomes of CM22 and the next implementation steps are provided to the media.
Christmas comes early for Aeolus
ESA’s wind mission continues to shine as engineers have worked their Christmas magic. With a switch back to its original laser, Aeolus is now shining more than twice as brightly with its best ever performance – just in time for the holidays.
China's new space station opens for business in an increasingly competitive era of space activity
China's space station is an achievement that solidifies the country's position alongside the U.S. and Russia as one of the world's top three space powers.
Comet Interceptor construction moves forward
ESA and OHB have signed a contract to move forward with the design and construction of ESA’s ambitious Comet Interceptor spacecraft, planned for launch in 2029.
Save $250 on the Panasonic Lumix G100 camera this holiday season
Save $250 on the Panasonic Lumix G100 mirrorless camera when you get it from Best Buy this holiday season.
NASA has lost communications with a hurricane-watching satellite
NASA last heard from one of the eight satellites that comprise the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) in November.
ESA appoints two new Directors
As of today, ESA has appointed two new Directors - the Director of Science and the Director for Technology, Engineering and Quality. ESA Council approved the Director General’s proposal to appoint the new Directors at its meeting on 15 December 2022.
