Let’s take a look back at the last month of 2023 and what happened beyond low Earth orbit. In December 2023, we had spacecrafts celebrating more than 20 years in space. And a successful lunar orbit insertion.
November 2023 beyond low earth orbit
Let’s take a look back at what happened in November 2023 beyond low earth orbit. There was an unexpected discovery by Lucy and an anniversary by Capstone.
October 2023 beyond low earth orbit
In October 2023, we saw a spacecraft launch on a mission beyond low earth orbit, and two spacecraft celebrated anniversaries of more than a decade. Read on to learn more.
September 2023 beyond low earth orbit
As September 2023 has come to a close, let’s review what has happened beyond low earth orbit. This month we had historic firsts for India and NASA as well.
August 2023 beyond low earth orbit
Let’s take a look back at what happened in August 2023 beyond low earth orbit. We had anniversaries, a mission that failed but also a first in spaceflight.
July 2023 beyond low earth orbit
Let’s take a look back at July 2023 and what happened beyond low earth orbit.
ESA’s JUICE and the 4 moons of Jupiter
On 13 April 2023, ESA launched JUICE, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer. It is currently on its way to Jupiter. But what is so special about Jupiter, and what have the Icy Moons to do with it? Let’s take a look at Jupiter and the Galilean moons…
Somewhere out there #3 – How to generate electricity in space?
After surviving the lack of air, you found yourself in an entirely dark space. To change that, we added a window to our new home in space. You notice that it’s still quite dark while drifting around in there. Let’s address that and see what else comes up in this episode of Somewhere out there.
Acronym of the day – GEO
So far, I have explained what LEO and MEO stand for. This time, let’s take a look at the acronym GEO. It’s an acronym for another type of orbit. But how is it different from the other orbits? Let’s find out.
It’s only been 1 year on Mars
Back in 2020 three missions launched from Earth to reach or land on Mars. They have now been there for just over a Martian year. Let’s take a look at what they’ve done so far. But first, do you actually know what a Martian year is?