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Archive for February 16th, 2024

China eyes May 2024 launch for 1st-ever lunar sample-return mission to moon’s far side

February 16th, 2024 by

Chang’e-6 is expected to launch in May 2024 and touch down on the moon’s far side to collect samples of lunar material to be returned to Earth for study.

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Private ‘Odysseus’ lander heads for the moon after SpaceX launch

February 16th, 2024 by

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus moon lander is doing well on its own in deep space after its early-morning launch atop a SpaceX rocket on Thursday (Feb. 15).

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Everything we know about ‘Spaceman’

February 16th, 2024 by

Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi movie “Spaceman” follows Adam Sandler losing his grip on reality as he ventures deep into the cosmos.

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China wants to send plants, microbes and lunar resource experiments to the moon in 2028

February 16th, 2024 by

China’s Chang’e 8 moon mission, which is targeted to launch no earlier than 2028, will carry a small ecosystem and other payloads to test using lunar resources.

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Russia’s plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress

February 16th, 2024 by

Members of the United States Congress have raised warnings about Russia’s plans to develop and deploy a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable satellites in orbit.

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Save 19% on these iconic Lego Star Wars helmets with Amazon

February 16th, 2024 by

Iconic Lego Star Wars helmets including Captain Rex, Commander Cody and The Mandalorian Din Djarin are all 19% off on Amazon.

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1st look: Marvel Comics to adapt ‘Ahsoka’ into summer ‘Star Wars’ miniseries

February 16th, 2024 by

Get a sneak peek at Marvel Comics’ ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ comic book miniseries, which is adapted from the TV show and will be released in July.

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