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The Exploration Company Fires Up Rocket Engine for Moon LanderIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• May 7, 2026• 1 min read
The Exploration Company Fires Up Rocket Engine for Moon LanderThe Exploration Company has successfully test fired a prototype of its 15 kN Huracan rocket engine. The engine is designed to enable the company’s future lunar vehicles to land on the surface of the Moon and to be restarted for ascent and orbital rendezvous. While The Exploration Company is currently focused on delivering its Nyx […] The post The Exploration Company Fires Up Rocket Engine for Moon Lander appeared first on European Spaceflight.
A beacon of light in swirls of dustIMAGE
esa.int• May 7, 2026• 1 min read
A beacon of light in swirls of dustThis latest Picture of the Month from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope features Messier 77 (M77), a barred spiral galaxy famous among astronomers for its combination of relative proximity and spectacular features to study. It is located 45 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus (The Whale). This new image from Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) highlights its swirling spiral arms, the dust in its disc and its piercingly bright core like never before.
Unlocking the Mystery of X-ray DotsIMAGE
nasa.gov• May 6, 2026• 1 min read
Unlocking the Mystery of X-ray DotsA new “X-ray dot” found by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory – which could look like this artist’s illustration released on April 28, 2026 – could explain what the hundreds or potentially thousands of these objects are. Shortly after NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope started its science observations, reports of a new class of mysterious objects […]
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LiveEO Secures €28 Million to Accelerate Push into Defence ApplicationsIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• May 6, 2026• 1 min read
LiveEO Secures €28 Million to Accelerate Push into Defence ApplicationsGerman Earth observation data provider LiveEO has closed a €28 million funding round. The company plans to use the funding to accelerate its expansion into dual-use defence and security services, as it positions itself to compete for a share of Germany’s planned €35 billion in spending on space-related defence projects. Founded in 2018, the Berlin-based […] The post LiveEO Secures €28 Million to Accelerate Push into Defence Applications appeared first on European Spaceflight.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Surveys ‘Crocodile Bridge’IMAGE
science.nasa.gov• May 5, 2026• 1 min read
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Surveys ‘Crocodile Bridge’Description NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera system to capture this 360-degree panorama of a region nicknamed “Crocodile Bridge” on Jezero Crater’s rim. The panorama is made up of 980 images, 971 of which were taken on Dec. 18, 2025, the 1,717th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. An additional nine were […]
LAGEOS: An Earth Science Mission Built for Enduring PrecisionIMAGE
nasa.gov• May 4, 2026• 1 min read
LAGEOS: An Earth Science Mission Built for Enduring PrecisionOn May 4, 1976, a spacecraft resembling a disco ball entered orbit almost 3,700 miles (6,000 kilometers) above Earth. This shiny, two‑foot‑wide (60‑centimeter) sphere called the Laser Geodynamics Satellite, or LAGEOS, is covered with 426 retroreflectors—small mirrored prisms designed to bounce laser light directly back to where it came from. Beneath its aluminum exterior sits […]
ESA Considers Shifting Harmony from Vega C to Ariane 6IMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• May 4, 2026• 1 min read
ESA Considers Shifting Harmony from Vega C to Ariane 6The European Space Agency has published a Request for Information (RFI) that suggests it is considering shifting the launch of its Harmony satellites from Vega C to Ariane 6. In October 2024, ESA awarded OHB a €280 million contract to develop and build a pair of satellites for its Harmony mission, which will monitor shifts […] The post ESA Considers Shifting Harmony from Vega C to Ariane 6 appeared first on European Spaceflight.
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SpaceX launches CAS500-2 and 45 other payloads to Sun-synchronous orbitIMAGE
nasaspaceflight.com• May 3, 2026• 1 min read
SpaceX launches CAS500-2 and 45 other payloads to Sun-synchronous orbitSpaceX successfully launched its third rideshare mission of 2026 aboard Falcon 9. The mission carried… The post SpaceX launches CAS500-2 and 45 other payloads to Sun-synchronous orbit appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
ESA Completes Sterilisation of ExoMars ParachuteIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• May 1, 2026• 1 min read
ESA Completes Sterilisation of ExoMars ParachuteThe European Space Agency (ESA) has completed a more than 79-hour sterilisation of the parachute that will slow the descent of its Rosalind Franklin rover for a gentle touchdown on the surface of Mars. Scheduled for launch in 2028 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, the Rosalind Franklin rover will be tasked with drilling beneath the […] The post ESA Completes Sterilisation of ExoMars Parachute appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Russia debuts new rocket with maiden Soyuz-5 launchIMAGE
nasaspaceflight.com• Apr 30, 2026• 1 min read
Russia debuts new rocket with maiden Soyuz-5 launchRussia’s brand new Soyuz-5 rocket made its first flight on Saturday, lifting off from the… The post Russia debuts new rocket with maiden Soyuz-5 launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
NASA Goddard’s Greenbelt Visitor Center Marks 50th AnniversaryIMAGE
nasa.gov• Apr 30, 2026• 1 min read
NASA Goddard’s Greenbelt Visitor Center Marks 50th AnniversaryTrimmed in bicentennial pageantry, NASA opened a visitor center at its Goddard campus in Greenbelt, Maryland, in May 1976. Fifty years on, the Goddard Visitor Center continues to inspire through exhibits and programs on the past, present, and future of space exploration. When the visitor center first opened its doors (just a few weeks before […]
NASA Explores Prioritizing First Response Drones in Crowded SkiesIMAGE
nasa.gov• Apr 30, 2026• 1 min read
NASA Explores Prioritizing First Response Drones in Crowded SkiesOur streets are crowded with commuters and delivery vehicles, but when a police car or fire engine approaches with its lights and sirens on, drivers clear the way. In the coming years, drones for deliveries and other commercial tasks will become common in the skies over our communities, and NASA is working to ensure first […]
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Falcon Heavy Returns with ViaSat-3 F3IMAGE
spacescout.info• Apr 29, 2026• 1 min read
Falcon Heavy Returns with ViaSat-3 F3SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket made a rare appearance on April 29th, launching the ViaSat-3 F3 spacecraft after an eighteen-month gap in its manifest.
Spaceflux Extends Funding Round, Bringing Total to £9 MillionIMAGE
europeanspaceflight.com• Apr 29, 2026• 1 min read
Spaceflux Extends Funding Round, Bringing Total to £9 MillionUK-based space domain awareness startup Spaceflux has extended its seed round with an additional £3.5 million, bringing total funding to £9 million (approximately €10.4 million). According to the company, the new capital will be used to accelerate its expansion into new markets. Founded in 2022, Spaceflux provides optical space surveillance and tracking services across multiple […] The post Spaceflux Extends Funding Round, Bringing Total to £9 Million appeared first on European Spaceflight.
There’s No Place Like NASA’s New X-59 Hangar HomeIMAGE
nasa.gov• Apr 28, 2026• 1 min read
There’s No Place Like NASA’s New X-59 Hangar HomeThere’s no sign reading “home sweet home” in the hangar where the X‑59 now sits, but the sentiment is unmistakable among those tending to the quiet supersonic aircraft. Located at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, the X-59 hangar was built in 1968 but looks like new thanks to a full renovation and […]