The Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon and build a sustainable base. Artemis III will include the first woman and the first person of colour to land on the Moon. (nasa.gov)
Launched in October 2024, this mission will arrive at Jupiter’s moon Europa in 2030 to study its icy surface and potential for life. (science.nasa.gov)
In December 2024, it made the closest-ever approach to the Sun, helping scientists understand solar activity and its effect on Earth. (people.com)
On 30 December 2024, ISRO successfully demonstrated autonomous docking between two spacecraft—a key step toward future space station missions. (reuters.com)
India’s first human spaceflight mission is expected in 2025. Gaganyaan aims to send astronauts into low Earth orbit. (indianexpress.com)
Started in November 2024, this mission simulates Moon and Mars conditions in Ladakh to test life-support systems. (wikipedia)
Launched in December 2024, Proba-3 uses two spacecraft flying in formation to study the Sun’s corona. (esa.int)
Set to launch in October 2024, Hera will study the asteroid Didymos, continuing the DART mission’s planetary defence efforts. (heramission.space)
The new Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket had its first flight in 2024, aiming to make space access more flexible and cost-effective. (YouTube)
By December 2024, SpaceX completed 134 Falcon 9 launches, expanding the Starlink satellite network. (Wikipedia)
Tested new EVA suits and completed the first commercial spacewalk in 2024. (nasaspaceflight.com)
In 2024, SpaceX’s Starship successfully landed its first stage, aiming for future Moon and Mars missions. (Wikipedia)
On 14 April 2025, Blue Origin flew an all-female crew—including Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez—on its 11th human suborbital flight. (blueorigin.com)
Blue Origin’s heavy-lift rocket reached orbit for the first time in January 2025. (AP News)
