According to a press release by the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), the agency’s Hermanus facility is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to install magnetometer sites along and near the magnetic equator in the African sector. This strategic move will significantly advance the...

The first spaceport in continental Europe is operational. Andøya Spaceport was opened on Nov. 2 by H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon in an official ceremony. The spaceport is part of Andøya Space and is located in Nordmela on Norway’s Andøya island. It will be the launch site of the European launch service...

In the heart of West Africa, the sun-drenched plains and vibrant cities of Ghana have become a testing ground for one of the most transformative technological advancements of our time – Starlink Internet Service. This innovative satellite-based internet service, developed by SpaceX, is making...

SpaceX’s Starlink has announced its recent approval and licensing to offer internet services and high-performance connectivity in Benin, West Africa. This milestone follows completing all necessary paperwork and agreements with Benin’s regulatory authorities. Benin now joins the expanding list of...

A new timelapse shows a moon rocket for astronauts under construction at NASA, ahead of the 2024 launch. The twin rocket boosters for Artemis 2 will add oomph to NASA‘s powerful Space Launch System rocket, which will launch four astronauts on a mission to the moon in 2024. Each Northrop...

In a world where the internet is an essential part of our daily lives, access to reliable, high-speed connectivity is more critical than ever. Starlink Internet Service, developed by SpaceX, has emerged as a groundbreaking solution to bridge the digital divide and provide internet access to even the...

According to a news release by the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mauritian agency to design, assemble, integrate, test, launch and operate an Earth Observation satellite for the East...

Launch of a new private moon-landing mission is all set for January, following a new liftoff delay. Intuitive Machines says launch of its NASA-funded IM-1 mission moon lander is ready for multi-day launch window for a moon mission with SpaceX opening Jan. 12, 2024. “Intuitive Machines...

The former NASA astronaut, who in 1970 was pulled from the Apollo 13 crew due to being exposed to the Rubella virus, died on Tuesday (Oct. 31) at the age of 87. Mattingly’s death was confirmed by NASA. “NASA astronaut TK Mattingly was key to the success of our Apollo Program, and his...