Paramount Plus Launch Party Gives Us A First Glimpse At Prodigy!
We finally have a peek into the upcoming teen-aimed animated series Star Trek: Prodigy.
The Journal
The Journal
Since 2003 Trekzone has been home to many iterations, including purely a Star Trek reference site, then our Star Trek fan film series in the 2010’s. But now, in the 2020’s the newly named Journal will present the latest science and space news.
Updating Our Social Media Appearances
Effective immediately, Trekzone has suspended posting to Facebook and Instagram. Get the latest info on where you can officially find us in this special post.
Space Force Is Here To Stay
Thanks largely to politics, it appears Trump's "creation for the ages" - Space Force is here to stay.
SpaceX’s Mammoth 143 Satellite Launch
Powering ahead in 2021, SpaceX has performed a courier service for clients wanting to get their satellites into orbit at a fraction of the cost.
The First All Private Crew To The Space Station Set For Launch
Axiom Space in conjunction with SpaceX have assembled the first all private crew to head to the International Space Station in the next year.
Gilmour Space’s Rocket Test
The world's most powerful single-port hybrid rocket engine has been test fired at Gilmour Space's test lab on the Gold Coast. The engine will power the first and second stages of the Eris orbital vehicle which is slated for a 35-kilo payload launch in 2022.
The UAE’s Hope Mars Mission Due For Arrival This Week
The Hope Mars mission becomes the first in a series of independent missions to the red planet expected to arrive over the coming months.
60 Years Since The First Chimp Flew In Space
On January 31 1961, Ham was the first terrestrial being to be launched into orbit and return safely to the Earth.
Aussie Made CubeSat Set For Launch From Home Soil
A pair of Adelaide-based space companies have partnered with the South Australian government to manufacture and launch it's first cubesat.
Learning From The Past as We Continue to Look Skyward
The University of Melbourne is honouring 65, 000 years of astronomy with the first Indigenous Astronomy undergraduate course in Australia.
NASA Plans OSIRIS-REx Departure – Return to Earth
Following the American space agencies successful landing on asteroid Bennu in October last year, the plans for the return voyage of OSIRIS-REx have been announced.
We’re Back In The Publishing Game
Welcome to the new look Trekzone. The recent server move and upgrade took us down a very bumpy, very long road but we've emerged out the other side all the better for the experience.
A Protective Moon as Artemis Accords Get Sign Ups : Trekzone’s Talkin’ Science
Several countries sign on to NASA's Artemis Accords, a new study suggests the moon helped Earth survive the sun's teenage years and a very close call for two bits of space junk over Antarctica.
We Can Now Launch Aussie Rockets! Diving into Southern Launch Australia
Southern Launch Australia is one of a bunch of companies pioneering the Aussie Space Industry and they're gearing up for a massive 2021. Launch director Alexander Linossier joins Matt for a chat about what the future holds for this Aussie company.
New Water Found on Mars & Artemis is On Track : Talkin’ Science
It's Tuesday September 29 2020. This is Talkin' Science. Detailed images emerge of M-87's heart, a supermassive black hole, Artemis is on track for a return to the moon according to NASA and analysing archive data pays off for researchers... finding three salt water lakes on Mars.
Aussie Space Month : Pioneering Aussie Rockets
Gilmour Space on the Gold Coast is another pioneer of the Aussie space industry and they're powering ahead with their hybrid rocket design. Today, co-CEO Adam Gilmour zooms in for A Trekzone Conversation about their company.
NASA Lays the Ground Rules for Artemis
As we gear up for next week's crewed Dragon test flight, NASA is looking further ahead by putting out the rules for companies and countries collaborating on the Artemis missions to the moon. Interestingly the US hasn't signed the treaty as yet...
SpaceX and Blue Origin Sign Contracts for Artemis
SpaceX and Blue Origin have been awarded contracts by NASA to aid in their Artemis missions to the moon.
A Meteor Shower as Contracts Signed for Artemis : Talkin’ Science
Dr Brad Tucker drops by with details of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, SpaceX and Blue Origin winning contracts for NASA's Artemis missions to the moon and Hubble spotting comet Atlas' breakup as the power of the sun got too much for the iceball.
Orion Passes Critical Tests – Ready for Artemis I to the Moon
Our final story of the week sees Airbus quietly achieving it's targets with Artemis' crew capsule.
EXCLUSIVE: SBS Confirms Australian Broadcast of Season Three
Australia's broadcaster of the Seth MacFarlane created show has confirmed to Trekzone that it will be broadcasting the third season of The Orville in the second half of 2020.
Australia Commits to Join Artemis; Moon to Mars Exploration
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison attended NASA Headquarters overnight to commit Australia's new space agency to aiding the US in its return to the Moon by 2025.