Find out what NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft’s second flight brings, why the mission was ended earlier than planned, and how this project could open the way to quieter supersonic traffic over land. We provide an overview of the goals, tests, and possible consequences for the future of civil aviation.
Find out what the Artemis II mission brings, why NASA has moved the rocket back to the launch pad, and what key role ESA plays in the first crewed flight toward the Moon in more than 50 years. We bring an overview of the technical preparations, possible launch dates, and the significance of this mission.
Find out how, during the εpsilon mission, the International Space Station crew saw off Dragon, HTV-X1, and Cygnus in just three weeks, and then Progress as well. We bring an overview of the key departures of cargo spacecraft, their role in supplying the station, and the broader significance for international space cooperation.
Find out why the Smile mission is important for understanding the solar wind, geomagnetic storms, and the aurora. We bring an overview of the final preparations for launch aboard the Vega-C rocket, the mission's scientific goals, and the reasons why its data could be important for satellites, communications, and space weather.
Find out how the ESA and EPFL project is opening a new phase of metal 3D printing. We bring an overview of a hybrid method that combines metal powders and foils, reduces the risk of cracks at joints, and opens possibilities for complex parts in the space, energy, and biomedical industries.
Find out how Hubble almost accidentally recorded the breakup of comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) immediately after its passage by the Sun. We explain what astronomers discovered about the fragments, the comet’s unusual composition, and why this observation could be important for future missions and the understanding of the early Solar System.