In a historic achievement for China’s lunar exploration, the Chang’e-6 spacecraft has successfully touched down on the far side of the Moon, a feat not accomplished by any other nation. Launched on May 3, the spacecraft landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, a geologically significant impact crater, and is set to spend 53 days conducting… Continue reading China’s Chang’e-6 Spacecraft Makes Historic Landing on Moon’s Far Side, Collecting Lunar Samples
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Space Setbacks and Triumphs: dearMoon Canceled as Boeing’s Starliner Readies for Launch
In a turn of events that has rippled through the space industry, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has officially canceled the much-anticipated dearMoon mission, the first private lunar orbit mission, citing persistent delays and a lack of clear future scheduling with SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft. The mission, which had generated global interest since its announcement in 2018,… Continue reading Space Setbacks and Triumphs: dearMoon Canceled as Boeing’s Starliner Readies for Launch
June Sky Alight with Solar Storms and Starliner ISS Mission Amid Planetary Parade
As June 2024 begins, the skies are bustling with astronomical activity. A G2-class solar storm is poised to impact Earth on June 1-2, a result of a coronal mass ejection and X1.4 solar flare from solar region 3697. This celestial event could lead to spectacular auroras visible in both northern and southern hemispheres, as well… Continue reading June Sky Alight with Solar Storms and Starliner ISS Mission Amid Planetary Parade