Missions and launches
SpaceX launches 35th ISS resupply mission with science cargo
NASA launched the 35th SpaceX resupply mission to the ISS on October 13, 2026, with over 2,860 kg of cargo and the final solar arrays.
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Missions and launches
This section follows missions from the pad to daily operations: objective, vehicle, destination, milestones and who is involved. Dates and figures link back to the official channels of whoever runs the mission.
Space schedules move. When a departure slips or a plan is revised, we separate the new information from the earlier forecast instead of quietly overwriting it.
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Missions and launches
Perseverance passes Opportunity's Record distance driven on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover surpassed Opportunity's record distance on Mars on October 11, 2026, driving 91.31 meters on sol 2,006 of its mission.
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Hera begins braking maneuvers to reach the Didymos asteroids
ESA's Hera probe begins braking maneuvers on October 15 with a 93-minute burn to reach the Didymos asteroids and study DART's impact.
Missions and launches
BepiColombo module separates after 9.9 billion km trek to Mercury
BepiColombo separated its transfer module on September 3, 2026, the first step of the arrival at Mercury after eight years and 9.9 billion km of travel.
Missions and launches
NASA Space Missions: Expanding Launches & Testing Probes
NASA space missions are preparing for ambitious future endeavors, from deploying new launch capabilities to sending probes designed to withstand the solar.
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Space Exploration Logistics: Sustaining NASA's Long Missions
Behind every milestone in space exploration lies a complex network. Humanity gazes with wonder at the images. These images are sent from distant worlds.
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Planned Atmospheric Reentries: Samba and Tango Cluster Observations
Planned and observed atmospheric reentries like Samba and Tango provide concrete evidence to reduce risks and environmental impact.
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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: New Cosmic Views
The launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, on August 30, 2026, marks a crucial moment in cosmic exploration.
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DSS-23 inauguration strengthens NASA Deep Space Network
The Aperture Enhancement Project aims to modernize and expand the Deep Space Network through the addition of six new 34-meter beam-wave antennas in total.
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MTG-I2: Europe's Weather Revolution Satellite Launch
Eumetsat will manage operations and disseminate scientific data after the commissioning phase, consolidating the weather revolution for the continent.
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Human spaceflight: strategy and the daily work behind it
From the IAA "Humans in Space" symposium to daily operations at the agencies: how human exploration ties together space medicine, life support and strategy.
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Autonomous access: how Ariane 6 and MTG strengthen Europe
Europe's autonomous access rests on two legs: Ariane 6 with P160C boosters lifting more mass to low orbit, and MTG watching Europe from geostationary.
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How many satellites orbit the Earth?
About 16,000 are active, but tracked objects number more than 46,000. Why they don't collide, and the two times it went wrong.
Official sources
Portals and services worth bookmarking when you want to check a figure, follow a mission or keep reading at the source.
- NASA Missions NASA
The official list of NASA missions, active and upcoming, each with its own page.
- Spot the Station NASA
When the International Space Station passes over your home: the official service for seeing it with the naked eye.