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Physicists Explain Mysterious “Discrete Aurora” on Mars
Researchers led by the University of Iowa have learned how a type of aurora on Mars is formed. In a new study, the physicists report discrete aurora form through the interaction of the solar wind and the crust at Mars’ southern hemisphere. Credit: CU/LASP Scientists have learned how discrete aurora is formed on Mars. In …
Webb Space Telescope Nearly Set to Explore the Solar System
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the next of NASA’s Great Observatories; following in the line of the Hubble Space Telescope, the Compton Gamma-ray Observatory, the Chandra X-ray Observatory, and the Spitzer Space Telescope. JWST combines the qualities of two of its predecessors, observing in infrared light, like Spitzer, with fine resolution, like Hubble. …
The James Webb Space Telescope can now track moving targets in our solar system
Near or far, the universe is brimming with wondrous mysteries. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is plowing through its remaining phases before beginning its exploration of the universe in earnest. Much of its studies will involve unspeakably distant stars and galaxies, the proper study of which requires extreme precision. But planets, their satellites, and asteroids …
The Voyager 1 space probe appears to be confused about its location
Voyager 1 — one of two space probes NASA launched in 1977 to study Jupiter, Saturn and their respective moons — is sending confusing data back to Earth, according to the space agency. The spacecraft’s control system regularly sends telemetry data back to NASA that indicates its location. But Voyager 1’s engineering team has recently been puzzled …
Starliner Nears Launch, Crew Works Space Botany and Human Research – Space Station
The Moon, with Earth’s shadow draping across it during a lunar eclipse, is pictured from the International Space Station. The International Space Station is gearing up for the targeted arrival of Boeing’s Starliner crew ship on the company’s Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission. Meanwhile, the Expedition 67 crew is continuing its ongoing life science activities …
See Astronaut’s Sublime Shot of Total Lunar Eclipse Dancing With the ISS
It wasn’t just Earthlings on Earth who got to witness the lovely blushing of the “flower blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Sunday night and Monday morning. Residents of the International Space Station had a great view of the spectacular celestial event. European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti shared a beautiful series of photos of …
Chandra Grahan 2022 LIVE Updates: Check pictures of the ‘Blood Moon’ from today’s eclipse
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 16, 2022, 12:38:31 IST Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of this year is happening today ie., on Monday, 16th May 2022. The Lunar Eclipse is not visible in India but will be sighted in the other countries like North South America, Europe, Africa and the other countries of Middle East. …
Space Station Crew Preps for Boeing Starliner During Human Research and Robotics
Boeing CST-100 Starliner Illustration. Credit: NASA The International Space Station (ISS) is getting ready to welcome Boeing’s new Starliner crew ship due to lift off next week on the company’s Orbital Flight Test-2 mission. Meanwhile, the seven-member Expedition 67 crew continued its human research and robotics work today. NASA Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren and Bob …