When massive stars reach the end of their brief lives, they explode in dazzling displays known as supernovae. These events are some of the most energetic phenomena in the universe, emitting intense bursts of light and material that can outshine entire galaxies for a short period. One prominent example is the spiral galaxy NGC […]
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Launches on Journey to Explore Ocean World.
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:06 p.m. EDT on October 14, 2024. NASA’s Europa Clipper has officially begun its mission to investigate Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, believed to harbor a vast subsurface ocean that may support life. […]
ESA Advances Space Sustainability with RISE In-Orbit Servicing Mission.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is making significant strides toward sustainability in space with its inaugural in-orbit servicing mission, RISE. A €119 million contract has been awarded to D-Orbit, which will act as the prime contractor for this commercial mission. Mission Overview. RISE aims to demonstrate the capability to rendezvous with and dock to […]
NASA’s Hubble and New Horizons team up to keep an eye on Uranus together.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope (left) and NASA’s New Horizon’s spacecraft (right) image the planet Uranus. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons spacecraft recently targeted Uranus simultaneously, enabling scientists to directly compare the planet from two distinct perspectives. This collaboration provides valuable insights for future studies of similar exoplanets beyond our solar system. Astronomers […]
Mars Rovers’ Success Tied to Ingenious Valve Design.
The Mars Curiosity rover’s controlled descent utilized propulsion rockets aimed at the surface for a gentle landing, relying on a pyrovalve to release rocket fuel during the process, as illustrated in Perseverance’s sky crane landing system. The Curiosity and Perseverance rovers continue to enhance our understanding of Mars, thanks in part to their innovative […]
ESA/NASA’s SOHO captured images of a bright comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas.
On October 10, 2024, the tail of comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS stretched dramatically across the view of the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO). This stunning sight marked a significant moment for astronomers and skywatchers alike, as the comet dazzled observers with its brightness and intricate details. The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA’s Solar […]
Does a volcanic moon like Jupiter’s Io exist on a distant planet outside our solar system?
This artist’s concept illustrates a potential volcanic moon orbiting the exoplanet WASP-49 b, as new evidence suggests that a massive sodium cloud observed near the planet may originate from an exomoon rather than the planet or its star. The existence of a moon outside our solar system remains unconfirmed, but a new NASA-led study […]
NASA Missions Uncover Black Hole Destroying One Star While Targeting Another.
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, along with other telescopes, has discovered a supermassive black hole that has shredded a star and is now using the remnants to strike another star or smaller black hole. This finding bridges two cosmic enigmas and sheds light on the environments surrounding the largest black holes. An artist’s illustration depicts […]
Solar Flare Alert: X1.4 Flare Peaks on October 9, 2024.
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare on Oct. 9, 2024, showcasing the bright flash on the right in colorized gold, which highlights the extremely hot material in extreme ultraviolet light. On October 9, 2024, at 11:47 a.m. ET, the Sun emitted a significant solar flare classified as X1.4. Captured […]
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope ‘Exoskeleton’ Completes Key Spin Test.
This structure, the Outer Barrel Assembly, will shield NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from stray light that could disrupt its observations. Here, engineers are prepping it for testing. HA key component of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently underwent testing at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. The Outer Barrel Assembly, […]
