Space Missions

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Spacecraft Mission Profiles: Flyby, Orbit, and Landing

A spacecraft mission defines its route, scientific objectives, and communications. Compare flyby, orbital study, and landing through the example of Orion.

05.10.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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Astronaut in Space: Fiction and Reality

An astronaut in space is both a science-fiction hero and a real participant in life and work in orbit. Here’s where fiction diverges from what we know.

03.10.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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How Planetary Atmospheres Work: Evolution and FAQs

Exploring the dynamics of planetary atmospheres with mission examples and specific data, plus answers to common questions about their functioning.

26.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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What Influences Planetary Chemistry: Factors and Processes

Planetary chemical composition is shaped by mass, atmosphere, and solar activity. Current missions reveal these complex interrelations.

26.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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Key Stages in Preparing and Executing Space Missions

Step-by-step analysis of planning, developing, and launching spacecraft with examples of modern technologies and costs in 2026.

23.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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Modern Technologies in Space Missions: Key Systems

This article explores precise technological solutions in modern spacecraft, covering communication, power supply, and navigation systems that enhance mission ef

19.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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Energy Sources for Space Missions: Radioisotope Generators

Comparing radioisotope thermoelectric generators and solar panels reveals how power choices affect the range and duration of space missions.

16.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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Types of Space Missions: From Orbital to Interstellar

We reveal the main types of space missions—their goals, technologies, and features—to understand current achievements in space exploration.

14.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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How Modern Spacecraft Work

Modern spacecraft use energy-efficient trajectories and advanced instruments to study asteroids and collect samples with gram-level precision.

12.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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Technologies and Challenges of Deep Space Missions in 2026

An overview of key technologies enabling missions beyond the Solar System and the main challenges faced by today’s space explorers in 2026.

09.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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The History of Automated Spacecraft Development

A detailed overview of the evolution of automated spacecraft from the first Sputnik launches to modern orbital complexes, including the prospects of ROSS.

06.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team
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The History of Space Missions to Venus from the First Probes

A review of key space missions to Venus from the 1960s to 2026, revealing the evolution of technology and scientific discoveries about the planet.

02.09.2026 ✦ Universe Today editorial team