India has landed on the Moon: here’s what the political and economic gains are
From the early days of human space activity in the 1960s, missions to the Moon have attracted significant global attention. India’s recent success in landing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the Moon was technically demanding and occurred in a previously unexplored part of the Moon. As well as the...
NASA’s Europa Clipper: High-Gain Antenna Boosts Deep Space Communications
NASA's exploration of Jupiter's complex moon system is set to take another step forward with the Europa Clipper mission. The probe is designed to explore Jupiter's enigmatic moon, Europa, and this spacecraft is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to unravel the mysteries of the icy moon. NASA has announced...
Unlocking Asteroid Secrets: ESA’s Hera Mission and the Revolutionary Mini-Radar Cubsat
Asteroids, remnants from the early solar system, have always been subjects of intrigue and mystery. Not only do they hold clues about the origins of our universe, but they also pose potential threats to our planet. Understanding these celestial bodies is crucial for scientific discovery and planetary defence....