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SpaceX launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, deploying its first batch of next-generation Starlink satellites in a milestone test that ended the mission earlier than planned. The flight is being widely covered alongside NASA's announced mission to study the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, which the agency says could unlock mysteries of the Red Planet.
- 2ESA's Mars Express to aid Japan's Phobos missionβVeteran ESA probe rolls out welcome mat for Japan's Phobos mission Mars Express could support MMX's 2027 arrival as anot
Europe's long-serving Mars Express orbiter could help support Japan's Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission when it reaches Mars in 2027, as ESA grants the veteran spacecraft another extension of its operations. The probe, in orbit since 2003, continues to deliver science while taking on new roles, with plans for it to assist communications or observations during MMX's study of Mars's moon Phobos.
- 3SpaceX to attempt catching Starship and booster, Musk saysβSpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the company would
Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will attempt, next month, to catch its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster as they return from launch, aiming to recover the entire orbital launch system for the first time. The plan involves the launch tower's mechanical arms grabbing the booster mid-air. Success would mark a major step toward full reusability of the rocket system, central to Musk's goals for lunar and Mars missions.
- 4Study Details How Long Space Stays Alter the Human GenomeβNew Research Reveals How Long Stays in Space Affect the Human Genome https://www. universetoday.com/articles/new -resear
A new study published in Science Advances examines how long-duration exposure to microgravity affects the human genome. Researchers report changes linked to extended stays in space, adding to growing concern about the biological toll of long missions. The findings are drawing attention as space agencies prepare for longer crewed flights, including missions to the Moon and eventually Mars, where astronaut health over months in orbit is a central question.
- 5ESA orbiter captures dramatic Martian landscape of Amazonis Mensaβ# PPOD : Ancient lava flows and relentless winds have shaped this dramatic Martian landscape, captured by ESA's Mars Exp
ESA's Mars Express orbiter has returned striking images of Amazonis Mensa, a flat-topped formation on Mars rising up to three kilometers above the surrounding plains. The terrain bears the marks of ancient lava flows and persistent winds, along with numerous impact craters. The imagery, shared by the SETI Institute, highlights how volcanic activity and erosion have sculpted the Red Planet's surface over billions of years.
- 6Scientists identify giant hidden volcano on MarsβResearchers have identified a massive, previously unrecognized volcano, dubbed Noctis Mons, hidden within the fractured
Researchers have identified a massive, previously unrecognized volcano on Mars, named Noctis Mons, hidden within the fractured terrain of the Noctis Labyrinthus region. The structure spans roughly 450 kilometers in diameter and rises about 9,000 meters, having gone undetected despite decades of orbital observation of the Red Planet. The discovery is drawing widespread attention among space enthusiasts and planetary scientists discussing how such a large feature was overlooked.
- 7SpaceX launches Starship Flight 14 in orbital test missionβΌSpaceX launches Starship Flight 14 on first orbital test mission
SpaceX has launched Starship Flight 14, described as the vehicle's first orbital test mission. The flight marks another step in the company's testing programme for the largest rocket ever built, which it intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Details about the flight's outcome were not immediately available.
- 8SpaceX targets 2027 for first orbital Starship refueling testβΌπΊπΈ SpaceX is getting ready to attempt something absolutely INSANE: REFUELING TWO STARSHIPS IN ORBIT. The company is targeting the first half of 2027, potentially as early as FEBRUARY, for its first orbital docking and refueling demonstration. Two mas
SpaceX is preparing a demonstration in which two Starships will dock in orbit and transfer propellant, a key step toward deep-space missions. The company is targeting the first half of 2027, possibly as early as February. Orbital refueling is considered essential for NASA's Artemis lunar plans and future Mars missions, making the milestone one of the most anticipated tests in spaceflight.