SpaceX astronaut shows Antarctica's 'pure white' from polar orbit
SpaceX astronaut shows Antarctica's 'pure white' from polar orbit

The first civilian astronauts to orbit the Earths polar region have shared a breathtaking view of Antarcticas pristine pure white tundra in a historic video captured from space. On Wednesday morning, four space travelers aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule filmed the stunning footage,...

Norway hosts mainland Europe's first orbital vehicle launch
Norway hosts mainland Europe's first orbital vehicle launch

A German start-up hopes to conduct Monday a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norways Andoya Spaceport, a first for Europe which is keen to maintain its access to space. Scheduled to take place sometime between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm (1130 and 1430 GMT), the launch from the Arctic space...

Russia to launch Soyuz MS-27 manned spacecraft to orbital outpost
Russia to launch Soyuz MS-27 manned spacecraft to orbital outpost

The launch of the Soyuz MS-27 manned spacecraft with the crew of the 73rd long-term space expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled for 8 April, Russias State Space Corporation Roscosmos announced on Tuesday. Roscosmos Executive Director for Human Spaceflights Sergey...