In August 2026, the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket will collide with the Moon, creating a crater and scattering debris. Astronomers plan to observe and document this event using telescopes and orbital spacecraft.
The crewed lunar flyby as part of the Artemis II mission has been postponed again due to technical issues with the SLS rocket. The launch, which was previously scheduled for March, has been delayed indefinitely to allow time to resolve the malfunctions.
The Chinese Smart Dragon-3 rocket has successfully placed seven satellites into orbit, including Pakistan's PRSC-EO2. This achievement marks an important milestone in the development of space cooperation between the two countries. The new satellite will enhance Pakistan's capabilities in Earth observation and natural resource monitoring.
China has successfully recovered the first stage of a reusable launch vehicle from the sea for the first time, marking an important step toward a crewed lunar mission by 2030 and the development of its own reusable rocket technologies.