Spacecraft

Voyager 1’s Thruster Swap Ensures Continued Operation of Aging Spacecraft in Interstellar Space

Voyager 1’s Thruster Swap Ensures Continued Operation of Aging Spacecraft in Interstellar Space

Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object from Earth, has recently undergone a critical adjustment to its thruster system as it navigates the vast expanse of interstellar space. Despite being operational…

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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Becomes First Spacecraft Mission to Let Non-Professional Crew Perform a Spacewalk

SpaceX Polaris Dawn Becomes First Spacecraft Mission to Let Non-Professional Crew Perform a Spacewalk

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, and Sarah Gillis, a SpaceX engineer, have achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first non-professional astronauts to perform a spacewalk. On September 12, 2024,…

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NASA’s 15-Year-Old NEOWISE Spacecraft Re-Enters Earth’s Atmosphere After 15 Years in Space

NASA’s 15-Year-Old NEOWISE Spacecraft Re-Enters Earth’s Atmosphere After 15 Years in Space

NASA's asteroid-hunting spacecraft, NEOWISE, has officially concluded its journey, meeting its end as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere and burned up on 1 November. Over its 15-year lifespan, NEOWISE catalogued nearly…

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ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges

ISRO and IIT Madras Partner to Launch Research Centre to Tackle Spacecraft Thermal Challenges

In a significant development for India's space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have partnered to address the thermal management…

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Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Orbiter Avoided Collision With Danuri Spacecraft in September, Reveals ISRO

Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Orbiter Avoided Collision With Danuri Spacecraft in September, Reveals ISRO

India's Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter performed a manoeuvre in September to prevent a close encounter with the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), officially known as Danuri, according to the Indian Space…

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ISS Crew Detected Toxic Smell from Docked Russian Cargo Spacecraft, Safety Measures Activated

ISS Crew Detected Toxic Smell from Docked Russian Cargo Spacecraft, Safety Measures Activated

On November 23, the crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) reported an unusual smell while opening the hatch to the recently docked Russian Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft, leading to…

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Chinese Tianzhou 7 Cargo Spacecraft Successfully Completes Reentry After Delivery Supplies to Astronauts

Chinese Tianzhou 7 Cargo Spacecraft Successfully Completes Reentry After Delivery Supplies to Astronauts

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft has ended its mission after delivering essential supplies to the Tiangong space station. According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), the spacecraft re-entered Earth's…

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