On April 23, 2021, the Crew-7 mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched four astronauts to space. This mission, which was led by Commander Shane Kimbrough, is a joint mission with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The four astronauts on… Continue reading NASA’s Crew-7 mission has launched four astronauts into orbit
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The Space Invaders AR game now lets you play without using AR
The augmented reality (AR) game Space Invaders recently released an exciting update that gives players the option of playing without having to use AR. The update includes a regular 2D version of the game as well as the option to switch between 2D and 3D versions. First introduced in 1978, Space Invaders has been a… Continue reading The Space Invaders AR game now lets you play without using AR
India’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission Lands on the Moon
Recently, India announced the successful launch of its third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. This marks India’s first successful spacecraft landing on the moon since the international race to the moon began in the early 1960s. The mission was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India, using the country’s most advanced Geosynchronous Satellite Launch… Continue reading India’s Chandrayaan-3 Mission Lands on the Moon
A Space Junk Removal Mission Got Struck By Space Junk
Recently, the world of space exploration witnessed an unprecedented event – a mission designed to clear space junk from orbit was incapacitated by a piece of space junk. The mission has been launched by RemoveDEBRIS, a spacecraft developed jointly by the University of Surrey in England and a consortium of international partners. RemoveDEBRIS was designed… Continue reading A Space Junk Removal Mission Got Struck By Space Junk
India’s Chandrayaan-3 probe successfully lands on the lunar south pole
India united in celebration as its third space mission Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar south pole, the first of its kind. The mission, which was approved by the Indian government in September 2020, touched down on the lunar south pole, much to the excitement of the scientific community. The mission was twofold: to land… Continue reading India’s Chandrayaan-3 probe successfully lands on the lunar south pole
Get Your Star Wars Ahsoka Space Rebel Looks Together at BoxLunch
Do you consider yourself to be a Star Wars fan? Are you a big fan of the Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano? Well, if you are, you can now get your own Ahsoka space rebel looks together with BoxLunch. The hugely popular online retailer has now officially released their exclusive Ahsoka Star Wars Collection. This collection… Continue reading Get Your Star Wars Ahsoka Space Rebel Looks Together at BoxLunch
Russia’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Crashes and Burns
On April 16, 2021, the space race to the moon took a dramatic turn when Russia’s long-awaited return to the moon crashed and burned. The Russian spacecraft, Fregat-M rocket, had been on a mission to deliver 19 samples of lunar dust and rock to a research laboratory in Moscow. Instead, it crashed into the surface… Continue reading Russia’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Crashes and Burns
U.S. Space Companies Becoming Prime Targets for Foreign Malware, Federal Agencies Warn
In light of recent news about foreign attempts to access data belonging to U.S. space companies, federal agencies are warning that these companies are becoming increasingly attractive targets for malicious actors. Recent reports indicate that foreign actors have been attempting to access and exploit sensitive information related to unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite technology, and other… Continue reading U.S. Space Companies Becoming Prime Targets for Foreign Malware, Federal Agencies Warn
Russia’s Luna-25 space craft ‘ceased to exist’ after colliding with the Moon.
In a shocking incident on April 27th, news broke that Russia’s Luna-25 space craft had collided with the Moon, resulting in the loss of the spacecraft. The Luna-25, which was operated by the Russian space agency Roscosmos, was sent on its mission to explore the Moon’s south pole. The Luna-25 was the replacement of the… Continue reading Russia’s Luna-25 space craft ‘ceased to exist’ after colliding with the Moon.
Pentagon Launches Study on How to Start an Economy on the Moon in the Next 10 Years
In an unprecedented effort, the United States Pentagon has unveiled plans to begin a long-term research project to determine how it can begin to establish an economy on the moon within 10 years. The envisioned economy will be built on a framework of scientific and technological advancements that provide the foundation for a unique habitat… Continue reading Pentagon Launches Study on How to Start an Economy on the Moon in the Next 10 Years