Universe TodayEvan Gough

NASA’s Psyche mission uses Mars gravity assist to capture time-lapse video and confirm instrument performance

NASA released new imagery and a time-lapse video from the Psyche spacecraft’s Mars flyby, produced as the probe used the planet’s gravity assist to accelerate and refine its trajectory toward its metal-rich asteroid target. NASA also tested Psyche’s other onboard instruments to verify they were operating correctly.

2026-07-21T14:37:17.655190-07:00
NASA SpaceflightEleanor Day

Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to launch the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) mission from Florida on Tuesday evening. The MRV-1 vehicle, developed by Northrop Grumman, is a robotic servicing spacecraft capable of extending the life of satellites by attaching Mission Extension Pods (MEPs).

2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00
Via SatelliteMark Holmes

Arianespace Sets Date for Fourth Ariane 6 Launch This Year

By Via Satellite: Arianespace has revealed details on what will be its fourth Ariane 6 launch this year. On August 27, it will look to launch the second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite, MTG-I2, with a dedicated Ariane 62, the two-booster configuration of Ariane 6.

2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00
Space.comJosh Dinner

Artemis III astronauts will beam 4k video from Orion to Earth using SpaceX Starlink lasers

By Space.com: NASA is partnering with SpaceX to outfit the Artemis III Orion spacecraft with Starlink laser communications terminals to assist with high-definition video transmissions and data-heavy mission downlinks.

2026-07-21T10:07:35.730508-07:00