The Czech path to space is gaining momentum, and a young cadet participating in the Zero-G mission shares her experiences from the state of weightlessness, while expert Jan Spratek emphasizes the importance of the Czech astronautical project for the younger generation and the economy. (translated)
At the age of 84, Tojohiro Akijama, the first Japanese astronaut and journalist, who went to space in December 1990, has died. (translated)
Turkey has joined the NASA Artemis Accords — an international framework for cooperation in exploring the Moon, Mars, and other parts of space. The agreement was signed for Ankara by the Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır at NASA's headquarters in Washington. Turkey has become the 71st signatory. (translated)
NASA successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman telescope into space, which aims to study exoplanets, dark matter, and energy from an orbit around the second Lagrange point during its five-year mission. (translated)
Czech start-up AdvaSpace focuses on the commercialization of data and analysis about space weather, which represents a new business model for the rapidly developing space sector that requires innovative approaches to measuring and interpreting radiation. (translated)
According to chemist Martin Ferus, the Earth could be used as a laboratory by an extraterrestrial civilization, although there is currently no scientific evidence of their presence, which does not mean that their existence can be ruled out. (translated)
„Jmenuje se to Americká vesmírná akademie. To je velká věc. Národ nemůže být prvním na Zemi, když budeme druzí ve vesmíru. To se prostě nestane. Takhle to prostě nefunguje,“
Donald Trump announced the establishment of the American Space Academy, which will train members of the Space Force and engineers for the commercial space industry, and also informed about the development of the first nuclear-powered spacecraft for a mission to Mars in 2028. (translated)
A new study suggests that the mysterious rumble from space, which scientists have been capturing for several years, could originate from ancient dark stars that collapsed and created gigantic black holes, which would explain their influence on the gravitational waves observed today and provide new information about the formation of the first supermassive black holes. (translated)
Elon Musk plans to build the world's largest spaceport in Louisiana with SpaceX for 100 billion dollars, which will include five launch complexes, and the first rockets are expected to launch in 2029. (translated)
In June 2023, Donald Trump purchased shares of the space company SpaceX worth between $15,001 and $50,000, raising questions about possible financial connections between his administration and the company amid decisions that could affect its future. (translated)
NASA was unable to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which is approaching Earth due to a failed rescue mission and is expected to enter the atmosphere later this year. (translated)
American President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that plans to increase the annual number of American space launches nearly sixfold to 1,000 by 2030, also including the return of astronauts to the Moon by 2028 and the construction of a base in this orbit by 2030. (translated)
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum aimed at increasing the number of American space launches to 1,000 per year by 2030, which also includes plans to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028 and to build a base on that orbit by 2030. (translated)
The article examines the growing need for ecological thinking and environmental protection in connection with the planned extraction of minerals in space, warning against repeating the mistakes of terrestrial mining and emphasizing the value of preserving nature on the Moon and other bodies in the Solar System. (translated)
China successfully tested the landing of the reusable rocket Zhuque-3 at a land-based facility, bringing it closer to the capabilities of the USA, which until now was the only country able to land both on water and on land. (translated)
People have the opportunity to propose small Czech objects that should accompany the future astronaut Aleš Svoboda on his mission to space, with the aim of engaging the public and symbolically representing Czech culture and traditions. (translated)
SpaceX engineers successfully reached the fallen piece of rocket off the coast of Christmas Island, where they will conduct further analysis before its return to base, attracting interest from local residents and tourists, but a security zone has also been established around it. (translated)
According to the article, a mysterious radio signal has once again emerged from the depths of space, with astronomers believing that its source could be magnetars, and they expect the giant Sardinian radio telescope to return for observations, which could provide further answers to this fascinating mystery. (translated)
China successfully tested the reusable rocket Zhuque-3, whose first stage returned to a designated location, marking significant progress in the development of its space technologies after last year's failure. (translated)
