What’s Ahead in 2025?
With 2024 wrapped up, it’s time to look forward to what is to come. We are seeing the dawn and progression of many ambitious science missions and a lot of fun things happening with the moon and planets!
Looking Back at 2024
2024 is at an end. Here are some of the more notable things that took place over the last year.
The Parker Solar Probe’s Ultimate Maneuver (Updated)
The Parker Solar Probe is set to ring in the holiday with an insane dive into the Sun’s corona where it will reach the fastest speed ever by a human-made object!
Artemis II Delayed. Again.
Humanity’s fateful return to the Moon has once again been postponed. As frustrating as this is, there is reason to feel good about it! Here’s what is going on!
ESA’s Hera Mission (Updated)
ESA's Hera mission has launched! This is a follow up to the NASA DART mission which intentionally impacted a spacecraft into an asteroid in 2022. This spacecraft is being sent to investigate the aftermath and will provide invaluable insight into how best to protect Earth from rogue asteroids.
The Europa Clipper Mission (Updated)
The Europa Clipper mission has launched! If you haven’t heard of this, don’t worry! Read here to learn what it is and why you should be excited. For updates on the mission’s progress, check the very bottom of the article.
The Grand Voyage
In 1977, NASA sent the twin Voyager space probes to explore the outer solar system. Today, those probes are the most distant human-made objects from Earth. What did they find along the way and what does this grand voyage mean for the future of humanity?
Deorbiting the ISS
Why, when and how the era of the International Space Station will come to a close.