Chun Wang, a 42-year-old cryptocurrency magnate, has made headlines by purchasing a SpaceX multi-day flight for an undisclosed amount. The mission, dubbed "Fram2," will be the first crewed spaceflight in polar orbit, flying end-to-end over the Earth. But what makes Wang's journey so extraordinary? L
The aerospace industry is on the cusp of a new era in space exploration, and SpaceX is at the forefront of this revolution. The company plans to send its first manned mission over the Earth's poles, a groundbreaking journey that will push the boundaries of what is possible. Dubbed "Fram2," the missi
Earth is about to gain a new celestial neighbor, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, which will enter the planet's orbit for a brief period of about two months. Starting from September 29, this "mini-moon" will make a single orbit around Earth before moving on to other regions of the solar system. Let'
The stars are aligning for a celestial spectacle that will captivate moon enthusiasts across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. This Tuesday, a rare event will unfold as the full moon coincides with a partial lunar eclipse, offering a unique opportunity to witness the moon's surface p
The recent awarding of $116.9 million to Intuitive Machines for the delivery of six NASA payloads to the Moon's South Pole is a significant step towards unraveling the Moon's mysteries. This is the fourth round of funding for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, and it's clear th
As the Orion Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) test vehicle rolled into the University of North Dakota (UND), it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the school's space education program. The 15-year-old mock spacecraft, which demonstrated one possible way of escaping a failing rocket, has finally
Peter Theisinger, the mastermind behind NASA's Mars rover missions, was never your typical engineer. Despite his lack of mechanical skills, he oversaw projects that successfully landed three robotic contraptions on the Martian surface, collecting crucial evidence of ancient hot springs and microbial
The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Extreme Outer Galaxy, capturing unprecedented images of star formation in the remote outskirts of the Milky Way. This region, located over 58,000 light-years from the Galactic Center, offers scientists a rare glimpse into star
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission has marked a significant milestone in the history of space exploration, making the first commercial spacewalk a reality. Conducting a spacewalk is not a new concept, as NASA has been doing so since the Gemini program in 1965. However, what makes this mission remarkable
As typhoon Chanthu wreaked havoc on East Asia in 2021, meteorologists and government leaders scrambled to figure out what was coming next. The future of improving such predictions may lie with digital twins – virtual replicas of the Earth that can simulate extreme weather events, helping us make saf
