NASA’s Juno spacecraft, on a close flyby of Jupiter’s moon Europa in 2022, has provided intriguing hints of potential present-day surface activity. The Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) aboard Juno captured a high-resolution image of an unusual region on Europa, resembling a platypus, sparking interest in the scientific community. The Platypus Image: The SRU image reveals … Read more
Sierra Space’s Burst Test Exceeds NASA Safety Standards, Paving the Way for Future Space Exploration Sierra Space, a key player in the race to replace the aging International Space Station (ISS), recently conducted a groundbreaking burst test on its Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) habitat prototype. The test, deliberately causing the module to explode, aimed … Read more
In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA scientists have triumphantly opened the sample-return capsule from the OSIRIS-REx mission, revealing the first-ever chunks of a space rock collected by a NASA mission. The capsule, containing approximately 8.8 ounces (250 grams) of rocky material snatched from the potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, was carefully disassembled at NASA’s Johnson Space Center … Read more
Astrobotic’s ambitious Peregrine lunar lander faced an unexpected propulsion anomaly during its debut mission, resulting in a premature end to its journey. Launched on January 8 aboard United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket, the Peregrine lander encountered a valve issue that led to a propellant leak, preventing it from reaching the moon. Despite this … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a breathtaking image of the distant galaxy UGC 5189A, situated in the constellation Leo, providing unprecedented detail about a supernova that occurred over 150 million years ago. This remarkable celestial event, known as SN 2010jl, released energy at a staggering 2.5 billion times the visible energy output of the … Read more
In a groundbreaking discovery, an international team of researchers led by University of Nevada geoscientist Kevin Konrad has unraveled the secrets behind the Melanesian Border Plateau (MBP), a vast volcanic superstructure stretching for hundreds of miles along the northeastern edge of the Pacific region of Melanesia. Covering approximately 222,000 square kilometers, slightly smaller than the … Read more
In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered traces of 2,500-year-old cities hidden in the Ecuadorian Amazon using laser scanning technology. The find, situated in the Upano Valley, challenges long-held historical beliefs about the region and reveals an extensive network of settlements and roads. The revelation comes after over two decades of research in the region, … Read more
In a joint announcement, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have validated that the average global temperature on land and the oceans’ surface reached an all-time high in 2023. The confirmed data, released on Friday, indicates a significant rise, emphasizing the escalating threat of climate change. According to NOAA records, the average … Read more
Seventh Mission Takes Off After Weather Delays and Ground Equipment Issues In a covert operation, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday night, successfully deploying the U.S. military’s X-37B space plane on its seventh mission. The launch had faced delays due to adverse weather conditions and ground … Read more
Crucial Events in Space Exploration Pose Dual Challenges for Humanity’s Future” As 2024 unfolds, the realm beyond our planet holds two pivotal stories that could significantly shape the trajectory of human existence—one signifying the dawn of a new era in space exploration and the other, a looming threat that could jeopardize our technological infrastructure. Artemis … Read more