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Veteran astronaut Don Pettit and his mentee Matthew Dominick share insights on astrophotography and life aboard the ISS from the iconic Cupola. They discuss camera gear, capturing Earth's beauty, and the challenges of orbital mechanics.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully launched its second mission, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft to Mars. The mission marks a critical step for the heavy-lift rocket and interplanetary exploration.
Explore the iconic rockets at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, from the early Atlas and Redstone to the mighty Saturn V. Discover the engineering marvels and historical significance of these spacecraft that defined the space age.
A look back at the spaceflight predictions for 2025 reveals a mix of uncanny accuracy and ambitious misses. From SpaceX's Starship milestones to the progress of new rockets, the community's expectations were tested against the realities of space development.
The 2025 Astro Awards are set to honor the most inspirational, innovative, and important space mission. Nominees range from commercial lunar landings and unprecedented human polar orbits to cost-effective Mars missions and ongoing scientific discoveries.
Everyday Astronaut attempted an ambitious Kerbal Space Program challenge: transporting 1,600 Kerbals to the Moon and back in a single mission. The stream also featured a preview of new music and served as a fundraiser for the Cancer Research Institute.
Crew-11 of the International Space Station is returning to Earth earlier than planned due to an unspecified medical situation. NASA emphasizes the crew member is stable and the return is precautionary, not an emergency.
The third annual Astro Awards celebrated 2025's spaceflight achievements, evolving into a conference that highlights scientific discoveries, mission successes, and the growing spaceflight community. From lunar landings to deep space science, the event recognized innovation across the industry.
Rockets, much like guns, operate on the principle of action and reaction, expelling mass to generate thrust. This fundamental physics allows for space travel and continues to drive exploration.
Our current estimates place the number of galaxies in the observable universe at a staggering two trillion. Counting them individually, even at one per second, would take an immense 62,000 years, highlighting the vastness of space.
