The director of the Israel Space Agency concludes his tenure, a Chinese experiment successfully simulates a lunar landing, the upgraded configuration of the Vulcan rocket lifts off for the first time, and a promising exoplanet is revealed to be a cosmic disappointment.

A private spacecraft and a NASA satellite are en route to the Moon, an asteroid impact risk has been ruled out, Starship is preparing for another test flight, and Katy Perry is set to journey to the edge of space. This Week in Space.

Firefly’s uncrewed lander has completed a soft landing and will primarily investigate the Moon’s geology and surface composition.

An impressive success accompanied by a landing failure for Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket, docking of Indian satellites in space, two lunar landers on their way to the Mook, and a remarkable observation satellite by the United Arab Emirates. This Week In Space

The new lunar vehicle is unveiled, India’s space program faces delays, new Iranian satellites launched, and a veteran space telescope is bidding farewell. This Week in Space

First Polaris mission underway, NASA faces delays on its way to the Moon, and a Chinese rocket launches unexpectedly.

Collaboration in lunar exploration, first private spacecraft landing surprising volcanic activity and new moons in the solar system

Ocean on Saturn’s moon, Mars rover malfunction, and an Israeli satellite deal

Ilan Ramon’s experiment continues, new space station under way, Japanese moon lander operational, farewell Ingenuity.

Insight into Starship’s explosion, opening of asteroid sample and astronauts en route to the ISS

An investigation against SpaceX, a crash on the Moon, Mars’ core, and surprising exoplanets.