The Russian space program reached a significant milestone over the holidays with the 2,000th launch of a rocket from the "R-7 ...
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A 2023 astronaut photo captured a rare effect, known as sunglint, transforming the surface of one of Russia's deepest lakes ...
India’s space agency, Isro, launched its SpaDeX mission on Monday night, which will see two satellites docking and undocking.
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In remote Kazakhstan, photographer Andrew McConnell captured astronauts’ return from the ISS — and the nomadic communities ...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is on the cusp of a significant achievement with its SpaDeX mission, scheduled ...
ESA warns that unchecked debris accumulation could lead to Kessler Syndrome, rendering space travel impossible in future.
The International Space Station continues to act as humanity’s outpost in low-Earth orbit, a role that began at the turn of ...
The concept known as “Kessler Syndrome” was proposed nearly five decades ago. Experts weigh in on whether the space-based disaster scenario is already unfolding.
From DIY Christmas trees to harmonica concerts, astronauts have been creative in keeping traditions alive while in orbit.