In the arena of space exploration, the recent launch of Europe's Vega-C rocket marked a significant milestone for the European Space Agency (ESA). On December 6, 2024, this advanced launch vehicle successfully lifted off from the French Guiana spaceport, heralding the operational capabilities of the Vega-C series and

Vega C Successfully Returns to Flight Published on December 6, 2024 The Vega C successfully launched an Earth observation satellite on December 5, marking the rocket’s first flight since a failure nearly two years ago. The launch took place from the European spaceport at Kourou, French Guiana, at 4:

MAUVE (Mission to Analyze the UltraViolet universE) is a proposed astrobiological satellite mission that aims to investigate key aspects of the universe by focusing on ultraviolet (UV) astronomy. Building on the foundation laid by previous missions, MAUVE presents a novel opportunity to enhance our understanding of cosmic phenomena, particularly the

The phenomenon of auroras, dazzling displays of light in the night sky, has captivated humanity for centuries. These celestial marvels are typically observed in polar regions, where solar particles collide with the Earth's atmosphere. However, recent events have unveiled surprising instances of auroras occurring at lower latitudes, challenging

**HELSINKI** — As global interest in satellite technology surges, China's ambitious goal of establishing a vast constellation of satellites known as the "Thousand Sails" has reached another milestone. On December 5, 2024, the Long March 6A rocket successfully launched the third batch of 18 satellites, further advancing

According to NASA's latest announcement on December 5, 2024, the United States has decided to postpone its planned return to the Moon, originally slated for 2026, to "mid-2027." This delay stems from significant technical challenges, including critical issues with the Orion crew capsule's heat

The first launch of Europe's new Vega-C rocket is now scheduled for Thursday after several delays, marking its return to action following a failed flight two years ago. The European Space Agency (ESA) announced this new timeline after ensuring thorough checks had been completed on the rocket'

A rare celestial event known as a solar transit occurs when a planet passes between its star and an observer, leading to a temporary obscuration of the star’s light. This event provides astronomers an unprecedented opportunity to study not only the planet itself but also the atmospheric footprints it

Cosmology is at a Crossroads, But New Instruments are Coming to Help Our understanding of the Universe is profound. Only a century ago, astronomers held a Great Debate to argue over whether our galaxy was an island universe, or whether nebulae such as Andromeda were galaxies in a much larger