Space Mission

Asteroid Dust Collected By Japan Space Mission Arrives On Earth

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 6, 2020

In a streak of light across the night sky, samples collected from a distant asteroid arrived on Earth on Sunday after being dropped off by Japanese space probe Hayabusa-2.

China To Launch Mission, Seeking First Lunar Rock Retrieval Since 1970s

Science | Reuters | Sunday November 22, 2020

China plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon this week to bring back lunar rocks in the first attempt by any nation to retrieve samples from Earth's natural satellite since the 1970s.

Moon Richer in Water Than Once Thought, Studies Find

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 27, 2020

There may be far more water on the Moon than previously thought, according to two studies published Monday raising the tantalising prospect that astronauts on future space missions could find refreshment – and maybe even fuel – on the lunar surface.

NASA's SOFIA Discovers Water On Sunlit Surface Of Moon

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 27, 2020

There may be far more water on the Moon than previously thought, according to two studies published Monday raising the tantalising prospect that astronauts on future space missions could find refreshment -- and maybe even fuel -- on the lunar surface.

"How Are Things?": Astronaut After Returning To Earth From Space Station

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 22, 2020

An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts touched down on steppe land in Kazakhstan Thursday, completing a 196-day mission that began with the first launch under lockdown conditions.

Gaganyaan Manned Mission Space Suits Under Production in Russia

PTI | Tuesday September 8, 2020

Russian research and development enterprise Zvezda has started manufacturing of space suits and personal flight equipment for Indian cosmonauts undergoing training in Russia to be part of India's first manned space mission Gaganyaan, Glavkosmos said on Monday.

Spacesuits For Gaganyaan Astronauts Under Production In Russia

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 7, 2020

Russian research and development enterprise "Zvezda" has started manufacturing of space suits for the Indian astronauts, who are likely to be part of India's first manned space mission "Gaganyaan", a Russian organisation said on Monday.

Gaganyaan: Unmanned Mission Likely To be Delayed Due To COVID, Reports Say

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 16, 2020

The launch of India's unmanned space mission under the first leg of Gaganyaan, planned for December 2020, has been hit the coronavirus pandemic and is likely to be delayed, sources said.

Gaganyaan: Astronauts For India's First Manned Space Mission Complete Training In Russia

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 7, 2020

The four astronauts-elect for India's first manned space mission Gaganyaan have completed training in Russia on crew actions in the event of an abnormal descent module landing, Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russian space organisation Roscosmos said on Thursday.

China Mars Probe Tianwen-1 Photographs Earth en Route to Red Planet

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 29, 2020

China's first Mars probe, Tianwen-1, has beamed back a photo of the Earth and the Moon as it heads toward its destination. The image was taken 1.2 million km away from Earth, three days after launch.

UAE Launches Mars Mission From Japan, First Such By An Arab Nation

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 20, 2020

The first Arab space mission to Mars, an unmanned probe dubbed "Hope", blasted off from Japan on Monday, in a bid to reveal more about the atmosphere of the Red Planet.

ISRO Says Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan, 10 Launches Disturbed Due to Lockdown

Press Trust of India | Thursday June 25, 2020

Ten space missions being prepared for launch this year have been “disturbed” due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown besides delay in the human space and Moon missions, ISRO chief K Sivan said on Wednesday.

Ten Launches "Disturbed" Amid Coronavirus Lockdown: ISRO Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020

Ten space missions being prepared for launch this year have been "disturbed" due to the coronavirus lockdown besides delay in the human space and Moon missions, ISRO chief K Sivan said on Wednesday.

First Arab Mission to Mars Designed to Inspire Youth

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 10, 2020

The first Arab space mission to Mars, armed with probes to study the Red Planet's atmosphere, is designed to inspire the region's youth and pave the way for scientific breakthroughs, officials said Tuesday.

Roscosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin Complains About American Jokes

Reuters | Wednesday June 10, 2020

Americans should show more respect for Russia's space programme after relying on it for nine years as the only way to send US astronauts into orbit, the head of Russia's space agency said.