Requiem for a Comet: Amazing Reader Views of G3 ATLAS Introduction Comet G3 ATLAS wows southern hemisphere observers and Universe Today readers before it fades from view. Comets are always a true celestial treat to track. In a clockwork cosmos, the appearance of a potentially bright new comet is always

As the commercial space industry experiences explosive growth, particularly in the realm of satellite launches, significant challenges have emerged. A notable bottleneck affecting operations is the insufficient capacity for preparing satellites prior to launch. This issue was articulated by Brigadier General Kristin Panzenhagen, the commander of the Eastern Range at

The concept of advancing space exploration through innovative propulsion systems has gained considerable attention in recent years. The traditional chemical rockets, while effective for launching spacecraft out of the Earth's gravity well, exhibit limitations when it comes to sustained travel in free space. Conversely, modern propulsion methods, such

```html The mathematician Roger Penrose has many accolades for his work in extending our perception of the universe. While his research dominates most reviews of him, author Patchen Barss has taken up the challenge of writing a biography about the life of Roger Penrose, who at 93 is still alive

Posted on January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 by Mark Thompson How Can Titan Maintain its Atmosphere? Saturn’s moon Titan is perhaps one of the most fascinating moons in the Solar System. It’s the second largest of all the moons in our planetary neighbourhood and is the only one

India’s inaugural launch of the year 2025 marked a significant milestone in its space endeavors. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully lifted off the NVS-02 navigation satellite on the evening of January 29, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk II

In a significant announcement poised to resonate throughout the scientific and space communities, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on January 29, 2025, that SpaceX is set to initiate a mission to bring two American astronauts back to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) in the very near future.

The recent announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the transition to new commercial launch regulations highlights significant changes in the oversight of the commercial space industry. As relevant stakeholders brace for the impending deadlines, this article explores the implications of these changes, the regulatory history, and the responses

In a significant projection for the year 2025, the U.S. Space Force anticipates that United Launch Alliance (ULA) will launch 11 national security missions aboard its new Vulcan rocket, compared to just seven planned missions using SpaceX’s Falcon rockets. This development signals a pivotal shift in the military&