The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to play a pivotal role in NASA’s Artemis moon program by contributing to the lunar Gateway space station. In a groundbreaking agreement announced on January 7, the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will construct the Crew and Science Airlock module for the Gateway, marking the nation’s … Read more
The Vulcan Centaur rocket launched Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander, but its propulsion system failed shortly after. The January 8 issue is predicted to derail Peregrine’s moon mission. Astrobotic admitted the propulsion system failure and attempted propellant stabilization. After attempts to ameliorate the problem, the mission prioritized scientific data collection and is considering alternative mission profiles. … Read more
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return and India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar south pole exploration were notable space projects in 2023. The anticipation for further interesting space exploration continues in 2024. NASA’s Ambitious Lunar and Martian Missions: A Glimpse into the Exciting 2024 Space Exploration NASA’s Artemis and Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions will target the Moon. If … Read more