Tag: Space exploration
Celebrating International Asteroid Day: Astronomers Reflect on Achievements
Today, astronomers and space enthusiasts worldwide are celebrating Asteroid Day, reflecting on the potential threat of large space rocks impacting Earth and the efforts scientists are making to prevent such disasters. This day, observed...
Mars Odyssey Achieves 100,000 Orbits, Captures Stunning View of Solar System’s Largest Volcano
On March 11, 2024, NASA's Odyssey orbiter achieved a significant milestone by completing its 100,000th orbit around Mars. In celebration of this achievement, the spacecraft captured a stunning panorama of Olympus Mons, the tallest...
SpaceX Granted Authority to Dispose of International Space Station
NASA has recently granted SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, the authority to dispose of the International Space Station (ISS) by the year 2030. The ISS has been a hub of scientific experiments and international...
Russian Satellite Breaks Into Over 100 Pieces, Space Station Astronauts Forced to Shelter
Last night, astronauts aboard the International Space Station had to seek shelter after a Russian satellite broke into more than 100 pieces. In response to this incident, the nine astronauts living on the space...
Growing Food on Mars: Research on Fish and Chips Production for Colonists
Humans have always been intrigued by space exploration, with the idea of colonizing other planets like Mars becoming more realistic. NASA aims to establish colonies on Mars in the coming decades, but for this...
Stunning 3D Makeover of ‘Pillars of Creation’ by James Webb Telescope
The "Pillars of Creation," an iconic image of interstellar gas and dust taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, has received a stunning 3D makeover thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)....
Exploring China’s Chang’e 6 Return Capsule with Moon Samples
Technicians have successfully removed the moon samples collected by China's Chang'e 6 mission from the return capsule. The return capsule made a safe landing in Inner Mongolia after its fiery re-entry into Earth's atmosphere...
Spot the Rising Star: Anticipated New Arrival in the Coming Months
This week, we are looking up at the sky to witness an upcoming celestial event that will soon capture our attention. A star system known as T Coronae Borealis, also referred to as the...
Uncovering Alien Life on Europa: Hydrothermal Vents as Potential Hotspots
The icy moon Europa, orbiting Jupiter, has long been a target for astrobiologists searching for potential alien life. Recent computer simulations have shown that low-temperature hydrothermal vents could survive on Europa's dark ocean floors...
NASA and Boeing Confirm Astronauts Not Stranded on the International Space Station
NASA and Boeing have confirmed that astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are not stranded on the International Space Station (ISS). The two astronauts were originally supposed to return home a couple of weeks...