Satellite News

Russia is readying its Bion-M No. 2 biosatellite for a planned Aug. 20 launch. The mission will send 75 mice and other specimens on a monthlong mission to Earth orbit.

Unexpected X-ray polarization challenges long-held ideas about how black holes behave.

Canada’s first commercial rocket launch is set for liftoff as early as the end of August as NordSpace begins building its new spaceport on the country’s east coast.

On Episode 171 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest host Isaac Arthur are joined by Rick Jenet to discuss the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).

The members of Expedition 73-“B” settle in and get busy conducting science research on board the International Space Station.

Going boldly where someone has gone before! The “Star Trek” prequel series is overflowing with characters who debuted in the 1960s.

On Episode 172 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest host Rick Jenet are joined by Erika Alden DeBenedictis to discuss how terraforming Mars might work.

In this quiz, you’ll test your cosmic knowledge by matching each moon to the planet it calls home.