NASA CLPS Lunar Mission: Firefly to Land Rovers at South Pole

NASA Awards CLPS Lunar Mission Contract to Firefly NASA has awarded Firefly Aerospace of Cedar Park, Texas, a $176.7 million contract. Firefly will send two robotic rovers and three scientific instruments to the Moon’s South Pole. This delivery supports NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) program and aligns with the broader Artemis initiative to explore…

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Crew-11 Mission: Advancing Space Science and Mars Preparation

NASA SpaceX Crew-11 Mission: A Leap Toward Mars and Moon Exploration The NASA SpaceX Crew-11 mission represents another significant milestone in humanity’s journey beyond Earth. By focusing on astronaut health, lunar mission preparation, and cutting-edge space science, this mission brings us closer to long-term space travel. As astronauts head to the International Space Station (ISS),…

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Space News & Skywatching Highlights — Late July 2025

The universe remains an ever-evolving frontier. From Earth-observing collaborations to solar phenomena and Mars-bound plans, here’s a curated report of the most exciting space developments right now. 1. NASA–ISRO NISAR Set for Earth-changing Launch 2. TRACERS Mission Launches—Twin Satellites to Track Space Weather 3. SpaceX Expands Starlink and O3b mPOWER Networks 4. Skywatching: July Highlights…

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NISAR Satellite Launch: NASA-ISRO Joint Mission Targets July 30 Liftoff

The NISAR satellite launch marks a major milestone in international space collaboration. Developed jointly by NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this Earth-observing satellite is set to lift off no earlier than July 30. It will launch aboard an ISRO Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. What…

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What’s New in Space: Today’s Updates (July 17, 2025)

Here’s a detailed look at the latest developments in space exploration—from spacecraft and rockets to planets, asteroids, and skywatching events. 1. Twisting Plasma Prominence Erupts from the Sun Late yesterday, NASA’s GOES satellite captured breathtaking footage of a solar prominence – a loop of superheated plasma gracefully twisting away from the Sun’s southern pole. These…

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Today’s Space Roundup – July 15, 2025

1. Axiom‑4 Crew (Including India’s Shubhanshu Shukla) Returns to Earth After an 18-day mission aboard the ISS, Axiom‑4 crew member Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla is preparing to splash down near California around 3 PM IST today, July 15. The mission marked a significant milestone for India in commercial space collaboration, drawing widespread attention and national pride economictimes.indiatimes.com+3nasa.gov+3Indiatimes+3….

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