Axiom Space Leads the Charge for Commercial Space Station as ISS Retirement Approaches
As the International Space Station (ISS) nears retirement, Axiom Space is leading the charge to establish the world’s first commercial space station by 2031. With plans for the Axiom Station and international collaborations, including partnerships with India’s ISRO, Axiom Space is shaping the future of human presence in low Earth orbit. The company’s innovative approach and commitment to commercial space exploration signify a new era in space travel, emphasizing global cooperation and advanced technologies.
NISAR Mission: NASA and ISRO’s Groundbreaking Earth Observation Initiative
The NISAR Mission, a groundbreaking collaboration between NASA and ISRO, is set to launch in 2024, revolutionizing our understanding of Earth’s ecosystems and environmental changes. This Earth-observing satellite will provide critical data on biomass, natural disasters, and climate change, enabling scientists to monitor dynamic changes across the planet. With advanced radar technology and a three-year mission, NISAR will enhance global efforts in environmental management and policy-making.
NISAR Mission Launch Delayed as ISRO Focuses on Upcoming Projects
The NISAR mission, a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, faces delays and will not launch this year due to issues with its antenna. This groundbreaking Earth observation project aims to study critical processes like glacier retreat and seismic activities. Despite this setback, ISRO is set to launch several other missions, including the Gaganyaan program’s unmanned flight and the Spadex mission, demonstrating its commitment to advancing space exploration.
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,…
XSPECT Payload on XPoSat Captures First Light from Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant
The XSPECT payload on XPoSat, India’s first X-ray polarimetric mission, has achieved a significant milestone by capturing its first light from the Cassiopeia A (Cas A) supernova remnant. Launched on January 1, 2024, XPoSat is equipped with two co-aligned instruments,…