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The Space Force has awarded $13.68 billion in National Security Space Launch (NSSL) contracts, marking a strategic shift in the aerospace sector. A total of 54 missions are planned between 2027 and 2032 to enhance military and intelligence capabilities. SpaceX leads with

The U.S. Space Force awarded $13.68 billion in contracts for rocket launches between 2027 and 2032, sparking competition in national security space missions. SpaceX secured 28 missions worth up to $5.9 billion, reinforcing its dominant presence with Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy

India’s journey from humble beginnings to a space superpower highlights its innovation and resilience in space exploration. India has joined the elite group of six nations capable of developing cryogenic engines despite previous international barriers. Significant achievements include launching 131 satellites and

The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York invites the community to a night of stargazing at 9 p.m. this Saturday in Watertown. The event features viewing celestial wonders like Jupiter, with its moons, and the red planet Mars through telescopes. Participants can

Scientists are developing solar cells from lunar dust, potentially enabling lunar outposts powered by the Moon itself. The method uses anorthositic regolith from the Moon to create “moonglass,” which serves as a base and shield for perovskite solar cells. This advancement can

Project Gemini was a crucial precursor to the Apollo lunar missions, emphasizing piloted spacecraft and celestial mechanics mastery. The pilots, including Tom Stafford, innovated and adapted within the cramped 80 cubic feet of the Gemini spacecraft. Gemini missions involved complex training, including

The April night sky features the Lyrid meteor shower, peaking on April 21st-22nd with around 20 meteors per hour. The Lyrids originate from comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), as Earth passes through its debris stream. A waning crescent moon ensures darker skies, enhancing

The Lyrid meteor shower, peaking between April 21 and 22, offers up to 20 shooting stars per hour. The celestial display originates from the debris of Comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), appearing to radiate from the constellation Lyra. The waning crescent Moon ensures

SpaceX is preparing to launch the Falcon 9 for the Starlink 6-72 mission, aimed at expanding global internet connectivity. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 during a nighttime window from 10:40 p.m. Saturday to 3:11 a.m.