NASA, in collaboration with SpaceX, is gearing up for another milestone in space exploration with the upcoming launch of the agency’s SpaceX 30th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled to lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday, March 21, at … Read more
In the early hours of Thursday morning, the anticipation was palpable at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. All eyes were on the towering Starship rocket, poised for its third test flight. This mission wasn’t just another routine launch; it was a pivotal step towards realizing humanity’s dreams of space exploration. As the countdown … Read more
An American company has etched its name into the annals of space exploration history by achieving a monumental feat: landing a spacecraft on the Moon. Houston-based Intuitive Machines has propelled humanity into a new era of lunar exploration with its Odysseus robot, marking the United States’ triumphant return to the lunar surface after a hiatus … Read more
Ali Hajimiri, a Caltech electrical engineering professor, has devoted a decade to researching space-based solar technology—an innovative approach to harnessing solar energy beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Despite initial skepticism and humorous inquiries about frying birds or building a Death Star, Hajimiri’s Maple project has made significant strides, signaling a potential revolution in the way we generate … Read more
The realm of science and space witnessed unparalleled moments in 2023, with events that seemed plucked from the pages of a science fiction novel. From SpaceX’s Mars rocket facing fiery challenges to historic lunar landings and surprising asteroid encounters, this year encapsulated the continuous pursuit of knowledge and exploration in the cosmos. Let’s embark on … Read more
Elon Musk, the enigmatic entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, took the spotlight again, showcasing the complexity of his mind at the New York Times DealBook Summit. The week was meant to highlight his goodwill trip to Israel and the long-awaited delivery of Tesla’s Cybertruck. However, Musk’s erratic behavior, ranging from defiant declarations to vulnerable revelations, … Read more