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NASA’s Mars Odyssey Orbiter, the longest-running spacecraft at Mars, has recently captured breathtaking new images of the Red Planet from above. These images provide a unique and stunning view that mimics what astronauts would see while orbiting Mars. To capture these captivating images, the spacecraft was meticulously rotated toward the Martian horizon for one complete orbit. The result is a …

Title: US and India Forge Stronger Alliance in Outer Space Exploration Word Count: 345 words India’s commitment to space exploration has taken a significant leap forward as it strengthens collaboration with the United States. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is exploring partnerships with renowned companies such as Boeing, Blue Origin, and Voyager Space Holdings, signaling an exciting era of …

The James Webb Space Telescope, a joint effort between NASA, ESA, and CSA, has recently captured a stunning new Picture of the Month. The image reveals intricate details of the Herbig Haro object 797 (HH 797), which is a luminous region surrounding a newborn star. These Herbig-Haro objects are formed when stellar winds or jets of gas collide with nearby …

Title: Underwater Volcanic Eruption’s Water Vapor Release Linked to Global Warming Spike Date: January 30, 2023 | Source: Press Stories On January 14, 2022, the world witnessed an unprecedented event as the Hung Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Volcano, located underwater, erupted and released an immense amount of water vapor into the atmosphere. This astounding eruption ejected approximately 146 tera-grams of water vapor …

NASA’s Psyche mission has achieved a significant milestone by successfully demonstrating the most distant use of laser communications. The Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration (DSOC), which is part of the Psyche mission, has been conducting its own mission during the initial two years of the journey. DSOC aims to test the transmission and reception of data using an invisible …

SpaceX Achieves Record-Breaking Third Starlink Satellites Launch in 4 Days In a remarkable feat of efficiency, SpaceX successfully launched its third batch of Starlink satellites in just over four days. The Falcon 9 rocket took off from Cape Canaveral at 2:47 a.m. EST on Wednesday, marking the ninth fastest turnaround attempt for the launch facility. Originally scheduled for Tuesday night, …

New NASA Instrument on ISS Helps Detect Greenhouse Gas Emissions NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) instrument, launched in July 2022, was initially designed to map minerals in arid regions and examine their impact on climate. However, recent research has revealed that EMIT can also identify over 750 point-source emissions of greenhouse gases, including the potent greenhouse gas, …

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of optical communication. Using the Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, the spacecraft successfully transmitted a laser message from beyond the Moon to Earth. This achievement, known as “first light,” took place on November 14th. What makes this accomplishment so remarkable is that the DSOC experiment beamed a near-infrared …

Harvard Professor Claims Discovery of Mysterious Metal Spheres Could Be Evidence of Alien Technology A Harvard professor has made a startling claim that has left the scientific community buzzing with debate. Avi Loeb, renowned for his work in theoretical physics and astrophysics, announced that he has discovered metal-rich spherules at the bottom of the ocean – and he believes they …

Title: “New Book Challenges Optimistic View of Space Settlement: A Critical Analysis of Living Beyond Earth” In their thought-provoking book titled “A City on Mars,” authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith delve into the practicality and challenges of the much-hyped concept of space settlement. Penned with a critical lens, the book questions the widely held optimistic view of living in space, …