For the first time, two spacecraft in orbit were aligned in formation with millimeter precision and maintained their relative position for several hours without any control from the ground. The ...

Generally speaking, space missions are being performed with lone spacecraft heading out into the void to achieve the desired goal of their makers. Sure, these machines might release other, smaller ...

The two Proba-3 spacecraft will build on the historic first to simulate and study a total solar eclipse. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...