Satellite System Assists Russian Travelers in Antarctica Motorcyclists Yuri Volkov and Stanislav Prokhorov have made history by finishing the first and most extended motorcycle expedition spanning all six continents and reaching the southernmost point on the planet. During their journey, the bikers were supported by personal emergency beacons provided by the COSPAS-SARSAT search and rescue satellite system.

The First Russian Space Forum to Take Place on April 9 The inaugural Russian Space Forum is scheduled for April 9 at the National Center "Russia" as part of Space Week. At the forum, participants including government officials, state-owned corporations, investors, scientists, engineers, and international partners will convene to deliberate on strategies related to exploring deep space, developing the near-earth economy, and progressing lunar programs.

Oleg Kononenko to Lead "Soyuz MS-31" Spacecraft Crew Oleg Kononenko has been appointed as the commander of the crew of the "Soyuz MS-31" spacecraft. This mission marks his sixth spaceflight, adding to his impressive record as the Hero of the Russian Federation and head of the cosmonaut squad. Kononenko holds a world record for the longest total time spent in space, with nearly 1111 days of experience. Joining him on this mission is Alexander Grebenkin, who will serve as a board engineer during the journey to the International Space Station.

First Lunar Eclipse of the Year - the "Blood Moon" Our planet is currently positioned between the Sun and the Moon, resulting in Earth's shadow falling on the lunar disk. The total phase of the "Blood Moon" will last for nearly an hour. The lunar eclipse is visible wherever the satellite is above the horizon, with this phenomenon not observable in the European part of Russia.

Russian Hero, Commander to Lead "Soyuz MS-31" Mission Oleg Kononenko, the Commander of the cosmonaut squad, is set to lead the crew of the "Soyuz MS-31" spacecraft on his sixth flight to the ISS, bringing his total flight time to nearly 1,111 days. Joining Kononenko will be Alexander Grebenkin, also a member of the cosmonaut squad, who will serve as a flight engineer of the manned transport spacecraft "Soyuz" and a flight engineer of the ISS on this mission. The mission, part of Expedition ISS-77, will see the spacecraft transporting the cosmonauts into orbit for their space mission.

Scientists Develop Lunar Base Building Material from Regolith In a groundbreaking development at Ohio State University, researchers have successfully used a laser to melt simulated lunar soil, creating durable components with high heat resistance. The properties of the material vary based on the surface it is used on: while it exhibited weak adhesion to steel and glass, it showed improved bonding capabilities with aluminosilicate ceramics.

Artemis III Moon Landing Postponed to Next Mission The Artemis III mission, scheduled for mid-2027, will not feature the first manned landing on the Moon. NASA plans to test docking the "Orion" spacecraft with lunar lander modules in low Earth orbit. Modifications to the SLS rocket have also been confirmed for the upcoming mission.

NASA Seeks Contractor for Martian Satellite-Relay NASA is seeking a contractor to build a Martian satellite-relay that will act as a communication hub for spacecraft around Mars. The project has already received around $700 million in funding, with companies like Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, and Rocket Lab being considered as potential bidders.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Prepares to Meet Jupiter On March 16, 2026, at around 3:00 p.m. Moscow time, the interstellar comet is set to pass by Jupiter at a distance of approximately 53 million kilometers. This close encounter with Jupiter has the potential to significantly alter the future path of Comet 3I/ATLAS.

Iconic Earth Image Captured During Apollo 11 Mission On July 17, 1969, a remarkable image of Earth was taken during the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. The photograph, capturing our planet from space, has become an iconic symbol of human exploration and achievement. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the historic moment when astronauts first set foot on the Moon, showcasing the beauty and fragility of our planet from a unique perspective in space.