Space News Mission Log — Satellite Launches, Orbital Events & Analysis
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New Horizons: The Pluto Flyby Probe
New Horizons is a NASA spacecraft launched on 19 January 2006 with the primary mission to perform a flyby study of Pluto and its moons. It was the first mission to explore the dwarf planet and is part of NASA's New Frontiers programme.
Pluto's Colourful Secrets: A New Perspective
Discover Pluto's colourful surface as captured by New Horizons, revealing geological diversity and youthful features in enhanced colour.
Glimpsing the Future: The Dumbbell Nebula's Stellar Legacy
The Dumbbell Nebula, or M27, offers a glimpse into our Sun's distant future. This planetary nebula, visible with binoculars, reveals the fate awaiting stars like our Sun.
Space Force Awards $60M for Satellite Network Tests
The US Space Force allocates $60 million for satellite network tests. TESS discovers a rare brown dwarf. Close satellite approaches monitored.
The Headphone Nebula: A Cosmic Symphony in Lynx
Discover the Headphone Nebula, a planetary nebula in Lynx. Its unique shape and vibrant colours reveal the dynamics of dying stars.
Unveiling the Lion's Head Nebula: A Stellar Endgame
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the Lion's Head Nebula, showcasing the remnants of a Sun-like star and offering insights into stellar evolution.
Unveiling Olympus Mons: Mars' Towering Giant
Discover Olympus Mons, Mars' colossal volcano, towering nearly three times higher than Earth's Mount Everest.