NASA’s recent discovery of strange formations of an electrified layer of gas in the ionosphere has challenged the scientists’ perception of having a complete understanding of the Earth’s outer layer. Space experts are struggling to explain the existence of X and C-shaped structures discovered in the ionosphere under NASA’s Global-scale Observations of the Limb and …
When the coolant on the WISE mission ran out and these sensitive observations of galaxies couldn’t be carried out any more, NASA granted a mission extension under the NEOWISE name. They realised the telescope system was still sensitive enough to detect asteroids and comets that come close to Earth and the Sun, thereby having a …
NASA warns of asteroid 2021 GY1, a 180-ft rock speeding past Earth on August 16, 2024, at 22,740 km/h. NASA has recently issued a warning about a massive asteroid, designated 2021 GY1, which will be speeding past Earth on August 16, 2024, at 10:32 UTC (4:02 PM IST). This colossal rock measures 180 feet (55 …
NASA has announced that a 37-foot asteroid called 2024 ON2 will fly close to Earth today, August 12. This colossal asteroid, about the size of a small airplane, is set to zoom past Earth at a distance of 4,180,000 miles, as reported by NASA. This giant asteroid is roughly the length of a small airplane …
Image Source : PIXABAY NASA, SpaceX set for 3,500 kg cargo resupply mission to International Space Station NASA (US space agency) and SpaceX (run by Elon Musk) are set to launch a cargo mission with 8,200 pounds (3,719.45 kg) of supplies, scientific investigations, and equipment to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday. The commercial supplies …
NASA has warned about asteroid 2024 OJ2, measuring 110 feet, hurtling past Earth today, at 37,510 km/h. Photo : iStock NASA has alerted the public about an asteroid named 2024 OJ2, measuring 110 feet (34 metres) in size, which is set to fly past Earth today (August 3) at 22:16 UTC (3:46 AM IST, August …
NASA’s uncertainty over the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore to Earth is likely to end soon, as Starliner has completed a docked hot fire test of the spacecraft’s Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters. The test, which also monitored the spacecraft’s helium system, will be followed by two undock-to-landing simulation tests this week, …
Updated Jul 28, 2024, 12:07 IST NASA warns of 150-foot asteroid 2024 NS1 approaching Earth on August 2, 2024. NASA warns of 150-foot asteroid 2024 NS1 approaching Earth on August 2, 2024. NASA has warned that a 150-foot (46-metre) asteroid, named 2024 NS1, will be passing by Earth on August 2, 2024, at 00:05 UTC …
Updated Jul 23, 2024, 18:20 IST NASA has alerted about asteroid 2011 MW1, a 380-foot Apollo asteroid, making a close approach to Earth on July 25, 2024, traveling at 28,946 km/h. Asteroid 2011 MW1 to fly past the Earth on July 25 at a blazing speed of 28946 kilometres per hour. A 380-foot asteroid, named …
Updated Jul 16, 2024, 13:04 IST NASA warns of asteroid 2024 MG1 speeding at 33,600 km/h, passing Earth on July 21, 2024. Asteroid 2024 MG1: Know all the details about this upcoming space rock here. NASA has raised concerns about an asteroid named 2024 MG1 hurtling through space at an alarming speed of 33,600 kilometres …