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New Research Reveals Hidden Threat to the Great Barrier Reef Scientists have recently uncovered the source of nitrogen and phosphorous that are causing significant damage to the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef. These findings, published in Environmental Science & Technology, raise concerns about the effectiveness of current preservation and restoration efforts. The study reveals that submarine groundwater discharge, the process by …

India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander recently made headlines for a unique reason – it shifted its liftoff time by four seconds to avoid close approaches to other space objects. The liftoff, which took place on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, made Chandrayaan-3 the fourth country to achieve a safe soft landing on the moon. What further sets this …

Title: India’s Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Lander Successfully Adjusts Liftoff Time to Avoid Space Object Collisions In a remarkable achievement, India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander successfully adjusted its liftoff time to ensure a smooth mission free from potential space object collisions. Launched on July 14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, the spacecraft reached unprecedented heights, securing India’s place as the fourth country to …

India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander successfully adjusted its liftoff time by four seconds to avoid potential collisions with other space objects. The historic launch took place on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre and accomplished a soft landing on the moon, making India the fourth country to achieve this feat. The decision to shift the liftoff time was made …

NASA’s groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission has accomplished a major milestone, as it successfully delivered rare samples from the asteroid Bennu to Earth. This extraordinary achievement provides invaluable insights into the early stages of our solar system. The capsule containing the precious samples gracefully touched down in the Utah desert and was promptly transported to a curation facility located in Houston. However, …

Title: Brightness of BlueWalker 3 Satellite Concerns Astronomers In a significant development that has sparked concerns among astronomers, the BlueWalker 3 satellite, designed to transmit 4 and 5G phone signals, has exceeded recommended limits and become one of the brightest objects in the night sky. International observations from both amateur and professional astronomers formed the basis of a recent research …

Scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA) have made an astonishing discovery using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. A team of researchers from the ESA have found free-floating objects the size of Jupiter, called ‘JuMBOs’, in the Orion Nebula, which is the closest star-forming region to Earth. This discovery challenges the previous understanding of how stars and planets are formed. …

NASA’s Psyche asteroid probe, set to launch on October 12, experienced a potential setback just two weeks before its scheduled departure. During pre-flight tests, an issue was discovered with the spacecraft’s thrusters. Incorrect data provided by a subcontractor regarding the cold gas thrusters was the cause of concern. However, the fix for the problem was relatively straightforward, only requiring updated …

Title: Astronomers Unveil Stunning Time-Lapse Video of Ancient Cosmic Explosion Astronomers from around the globe have made an extraordinary breakthrough in capturing direct footage of a cosmic explosion that took place approximately 20,000 years ago. This groundbreaking video, constructed with two decades worth of data from the Hubble Space Telescope, offers a mesmerizing glimpse into a small section of the …

Title: NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Faces Delay in Launch Due to Thruster Issue In a setback for NASA’s ambitious Psyche mission, the launch of its spacecraft has been pushed back from October 5 to October 12. This delay comes as the space agency discovered an issue with the thrusters, which are pivotal for controlling the spacecraft’s momentum and orientation. The decision …