For the fourth time, the country’s space program used a 23-ton launcher that made an uncontrolled re-entry back to Earth, prompting nervous sky-watching and airspace closures in Europe.
Tag: Rocket Science and Propulsion
Why NASA Wants to Go Back to the Moon
Why NASA wants to go back now.
Planned Europe-Russia Joint Mars Mission Called “Very Unlikely”
The ExoMars mission, postponed in 2020 because of the pandemic and technical issues, may miss its window to launch this year because of sanctions imposed against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Film Crew Has Arrived at Space Station
The pair arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday, aiming to shoot scenes for the first feature film made in orbit.
Space Station Tilted After New Russian Module Fires Thrusters
The Nauka module met up with the orbiting outpost on Thursday morning, and later unexpectedly fired its thrusters.
China’s Rocket Debris Landed Near Maldives: Here’s What to Know
Most of the debris burned up on re-entry Sunday morning, China said. The head of NASA accused it of “failing to meet responsible standards.”
4 Astronauts Float Into the International Space Station and Open Arms
The crew arrived on Saturday on the Dragon Endeavour, a spacecraft built by SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space exploration company.
China’s Mars Mission Begins Orbit of the Red Planet
The Tianwen-1 mission is the second of three new visitors to Mars this month.
China Moon Mission Brings Lunar Rocks to Earth, and New Competition to Space
The Chang’e-5 mission’s success highlights the progress of China’s space program, and growing rivalry with the United States.
Britain Is Getting Ready for Its Space Race
Spurred by Brexit, London is backing companies that will build satellites and haul them into orbit.