Artemis II mission astronauts are preparing for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day flight. The Orion capsule performed a maneuver for atmospheric re-entry.
The astronauts of the Artemis II mission are returning to Earth. After splashdown, the crew will be evacuated by helicopters to a US aircraft carrier.
Due to a blockage in the liquid waste system caused by ice, the crew is using bags. The flight is proceeding as planned, and the astronauts are expected to set a distance record.
The Orion crew successfully performed a trans-lunar injection maneuver to fly around the satellite. This is the first human flight beyond Earth orbit since 1972.
Elon Musk stated that SpaceX is focused on building a city on the Moon, as it is possible in less than 10 years. The company's mission is to spread life to the stars.
Russia and Kazakhstan have postponed the first launch of the Soyuz-5 launch vehicle as part of the joint Baiterek space project for additional system checks. The Baiterek program is in its final stages, and the launch was delayed due to falling behind schedule and sanctions.
The black fungus found in Chornobyl survives on radiation, which could revolutionize the space industry. It could protect spacecraft crews and extraterrestrial colonies from cosmic rays.
Blue Origin is preparing its New Glenn rocket for its first major launch in late October or November. It will deliver NASA's ESCAPADE probes to Mars to study the planet's atmosphere.
NASA scientists, using the TESS satellite and the James Webb Space Telescope, have discovered exoplanet WD 1856+534b, which is larger than Jupiter and located in a "forbidden zone" around a dying star. This planet, 5.8 billion years old, is located 82 light-years from Earth and is the coldest exoplanet ever directly observed.
The NISAR satellite, a joint development by NASA and ISRO, has been launched into orbit with the largest reflector antenna. It will track glacier movement, earthquakes, landslides, and deforestation.
On August 28, the Mareike anticyclone will determine the weather in Ukraine, bringing dry and sunny weather with a gradual increase in temperature. Real heat up to +34 degrees is expected from Friday and will last until the end of summer.
On August 26, cloudy weather is expected in Ukraine with short-term rains and thunderstorms in some regions. The air temperature will range from 15° to 26° Celsius.
The week of August 25-31, 2025, promises to be productive due to the waxing Moon and the absence of planetary retrogrades. However, the first half of the week will require caution in love and financial matters due to the opposition of Venus with Pluto.
On August 23, a "black moon" will rise – a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs once every 33 months. This creates ideal conditions for observing the Milky Way.
This week brings a new moon on August 23, opening a new cycle, but with a sense of instability. The White Moon in Leo until March 2026 will emphasize the importance of sincerity and creativity.
SpaceX is preparing for the tenth test flight of Starship on August 24 from the Starbase site. This launch is a key stage in preparing the spacecraft for NASA's lunar missions.
