MV Canopée Makes Historic First U.S. Port Call at Port Canaveral
The MV Canopée, the world’s first hybrid propulsion commercial cargo vessel, made its historic first U.S. port call at Port Canaveral on September 2, 2024. This landmark event supports NASA’s Artemis-III mission, showcasing innovative maritime technology and a commitment to sustainability in cargo transport.
NASA Cancels $450 Million VIPER Moon Rover Program Due to Budget Concerns
NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover program due to budget concerns, saving $84 million. Despite termination, agency praises team’s work and commitment to exploration goals. Program may be repurposed for future missions or sold to industry.
The Moon’s Golden Potential: A New Space Race Emerges
In the vast, silent expanse of the cosmos, the Moon casts a glow of untapped potential, heralding the dawn of an extraordinary gold rush. More than just the Earth’s satellite, it’s a treasure trove of rare resources, including the potentially…
Chinese Space Scientists Reveal Scientific Goals and Payloads of Chang’e 7 Lunar Probe Mission
Chinese space scientists have revealed the scientific goals and payloads of the upcoming lunar probe mission, Chang’e 7, which will investigate water ice in the shadow pit near the south pole of the moon. The mission, scheduled for around 2026,…
UK and Canadian Space Agencies Launch Aqualunar Challenge for Moon Water Purification Technologies
The UK Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency have launched the Aqualunar Challenge, a £1.2 million international prize aimed at supporting the development of water-purifying technologies for the Moon. The challenge, funded by the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral…
Japan’s Space Agency Prepares for Historic Moon Landing Attempt with ‘Moon Sniper’ Mission
Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is gearing up for a historic moon landing attempt with its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission. The spacecraft, also known as the ‘Moon Sniper’ for its precision technology, is…