Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared 2023 National Space Day in India to honour the mission’s momentous accomplishment. On August 23, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made history by successfully landing a spacecraft near the lunar south pole, making India the fourth nation to land on the moon. This achievement highlighted India’s expanding capabilities …
On August 19, 2024, Europe’s JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) spacecraft achieved a notable milestone in space exploration by performing a gravity assist flyby of the Moon. The probe came within 465 miles (750 kilometres) of the lunar surface, capturing images of this significant encounter. This manoeuvre is the first part of an unprecedented double …
Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have cast doubt on the long-held belief that asteroid 16 Psyche is the core remnant of a protoplanet. The JWST detected hydrated minerals on Psyche’s surface, which include hydroxyl and possibly water. This finding complicates our understanding of the asteroid’s composition and its role in the …
image: ©imagedepotpro | iStock Scientists have observed a rare celestial phenomenon that supports a groundbreaking model of black hole behaviour A team of astrophysicists from Syracuse University, MIT, and the Space Telescope Science Institute successfully predicted and observed the dramatic dimming of a distant light source known as AT2018fyk, located approximately 860 million light-years away …
NASA has officially concluded the NEOWISE (Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) mission, marking the end of a significant chapter in planetary defence. Originally launched as WISE (Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) in December 2009, the mission’s primary goal was to scan the entire infrared sky over seven months. After completing this mission, NASA extended the …
Updated Jul 26, 2024, 20:45 IST NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of Epsilon Indi Ab, a massive, cold exoplanet located 12 light-years away. Know details about it. New Exoplanet Discovery: Webb Telescope Images Distant Jupiter-Like Planet. (Image: NASA) NASA‘s James Webb Space Telescope has achieved a remarkable milestone by capturing an image …
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a remarkable feat, solidifying its place as the fastest human-made object ever recorded. According to NASA, on June 29, the probe reached a remarkable speed of 635,266 km (394,736 miles) per hour, matching its own previous speed record set in 2018 since its launch. Unprecedented Exploration of the Sun’s …
NASA Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope have captured stunning images of four celestial destinations, providing new insights into the universe’s wonders. Rho Ophiuchi: Star-Forming Region Our first stop is Rho Ophiuchi, located 390 light-years from Earth. This cloud complex is teeming with gas and stars of varying sizes and ages, making it …
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), expressed confidence in their safe return to Earth despite facing several technical challenges with Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft. During a live broadcast from the space station, the astronauts addressed some of the most pressing questions about their status at the ISS. …
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Researchers have developed a system for spacesuits that would be able to convert urine to drinkable water. Agencies Space exploration is fraught with unique challenges. Among these, astronaut hygiene and hydration management are some of the most critical. Currently, astronauts rely on what are effectively advanced versions of adult diapers, known as Maximum Absorbency Garments …