Sixty years ago, NASA's Mariner 4 mission changed our perception of the Red Planet forever. Join us on a journey through the history of Mars' visual exploration, from the first grainy images to stunning panoramas and high-resolution videos captured by rovers like Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance.
On July 7, 2025, the European Space Agency and NASA achieved historic success by establishing the first optical connection in deep space with the Psyche spacecraft, 265 million km away. A laser fired from Greece has paved the way for faster space internet and future missions to Mars.
NASA has selected three key scientific instruments for the Artemis program. Two will be on a new lunar off-road vehicle (LTV) that will explore the moon's south pole in search of water and minerals, while the third will monitor changes from orbit. This step is crucial for the return of humans to the moon and future missions.
Europe has signed key agreements that define the next decade of the Guyana Space Centre. This strengthens strategic independence, secures the future of Ariane 6 and Vega missiles, and opens the door to new commercial companies through the European Launcher Challenge initiative and the conversion of the Soyuz launch complex.
The James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy in three years. He discovered surprisingly mature early galaxies, analyzed atmospheres of distant exoplanets, discovered a giant fountain of water on Enceladus, and helped develop planetary defenses. His discoveries reprint textbooks on the universe.
ESA's Space Rider project, a reusable spacecraft, has successfully passed key tests in Sardinia. A revolutionary autonomous landing with a precision of 150 meters was demonstrated, paving the way for regular and affordable scientific missions in Earth's orbit and the commercial use of space