NASA is preparing a historic return to the Moon with the Artemis mission. Astronauts will target the unexplored lunar south pole, a step towards using the Moon as a launchpad to Mars. But delays and rising costs threaten the mission’s timeline. Here’s what’s at stake in humanity’s return to lunar soil.


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ISRO postpones PSLV-XL Proba-3 mission launch to Thursday due to anomaly

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch the Proba-3 satellite in December. Proba-3 includes two satellites that will circle the Earth. Watch this report for more details!

Proba-3: World's First Precision Formation Flying Mission

Proba-3 Satellites To Be Launched In December

China has successfully launched a three-person crew, carrying the country's third female astronaut, to the Tiangong space station for a six-month mission.

China's Youngest Astronauts Reach Space

China's Shenzhou-18 crew is wrapping up experiments and preparing for their return from the space station. Watch this report to know more.

Shenzhou-18 Crew Nears Mission Completion

NASA has launched its largest-ever space probe, a $5 billion mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of signs of life. The probe, equipped with advanced instruments, aims to study Europa’s icy surface and the potential ocean beneath, which scientists believe could harbor the necessary conditions for life. The mission will analyze the moon’s chemical composition, magnetic field, and geological activity to gather crucial data. This ambitious exploration marks a significant step in the search for extraterrestrial life within our solar system.

Europa Clipper Set To Launch On Mission To Explore Potential For Life On Jupiter’s Moon

NASA's Largest $5 Billion Probe To Jupiter's Moon In Search For Life

SpaceX Elon musk's Starship rocket blasted off at sunrise in Texas for its boldest test yet in the process making history. Watch to know more.

Spacex Starship Launch: Booster Catch Steals the Show

A landmark journey in private space exploration comes to an end with early splash down of Polaris dragon off the coast of Florida. Watch to know more.

SpaceX's Polaris dawn mission makes splashdown

China is on track to launch its Tianwen-3 mission to Mars in 2028, two years earlier than previously planned, while the US’ sample mission to the planet is in limbo amid major delays and ballooning budgets.

China advances deadline for launch of Mars mission by two years

SpaceX delays Polaris Dawn mission launch by 24 hours. Know why

The idea of life existing elsewhere in the solar system has always captured the imagination of mankind. Many years, Mars has been considered the ideal candidate by scientists to set up a future space colony.

NASA's manned mission to Mars around the corner?

A Chinese probe has returned to Earth carrying the first samples ever taken from the moon's far side. Chinese state television broadcast images Tuesday of the capsule holding the samples, as it floated down under a parachute onto the grassy steppe of Inner Mongolia.

China's CHANG'E- 6 returns to Earth after collecting moon samples

NASA awards over $10mn grants to explore innovative Mars sample return methods

Boeing Starliner's 1st crewed mission will now launch no sooner than THIS date

India eyes 'debris-free' space mission by the end of decade, says ISRO Chairman

Who is Aroh Barjatya? Indian-origin professor who led NASA mission during solar eclipse

NASA's SOHO mission celebrates milestone as it captures 5,000th comet on its journey around the Sun

NASA’s shoebox-sized ‘BurstCube’ satellite set to study short gamma-ray bursts

Boeing’s Starliner crewed mission to ISS delayed again, now set for THIS month

PM Modi has announced the names of the 4 astronauts selected for the highly-anticipated Gaganyaan mission which is India's first manned space mission. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | The 4 astronauts selected for India's Gaganyaan mission

The countdown for the launch of the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite begins. ISRO prepares to launch its 16th mission on Feb 17.

ISRO commences countdown for 2nd launch mission of 2024

US prepares 'Nova-C' lander for a ride to Moon, mission to launch on Valentine's Day

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