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Tag: NASA
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Brightest gamma-ray burst powered likely by unique jet structure: NASA
The brightest ever gamma-ray burst, which was detected October last year, may have been powered by its unique jet structure, according to a new study.
June 9, 2023 -
June 2023 full moon: Why is it called a Strawberry Moon?
The first full moon of June 2023 is set to occur on Saturday, June 3. To witness the moon at its fullest and brightest, enthusiasts will need to stay awake until around 11:42 p.m. EST when it reaches its peak illumination. According to astrology app Astro Gold, the full moon will be positioned at 13°...
June 2, 2023 -
4 of Uranus’ large moons may hold water: NASA
NASA scientists have found that four of Uranus' largest moons likely contain an ocean layer between their cores and icy crusts, which suggests that these hold oceans that could be dozens of miles deep.
May 6, 2023 -
NASA successfully extracts oxygen from lunar soil simulant
Scientists at NASA have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil, even as the space agency works toward sending astronauts to the Moon through Artemis missions.
April 26, 2023 -
NASA sends powerful new instrument to space to track air pollution
The US space agency on Saturday launched a powerful new instrument into space to track air pollution, which would provide unprecedented resolution of monitoring major air pollutants.
April 8, 2023 -
NASA announces four-member crew for lunar mission Artemis II
The four astronauts will now begin training for the historic Artemis II lunar flyby, which is scheduled to launch in November 2024.
April 4, 2023 -
Sun emits powerful solar flare, causes blackouts: NASA
The Sun has emitted a strong solar flare severely affecting radio communications on Earth, according to NASA.
March 31, 2023 -
NASA unveils Artemis Moon mission spacesuit
NASA has unveiled the first spacesuits to be worn by astronauts on their journey to the Moon.
March 16, 2023 -
Space Station fires thrusters to dodge collision with satellite: NASA
The International Space Station was forced to fire thrusters to dodge a collision with a satellite, NASA has said.
March 10, 2023 -
US to train Indian astronauts, cooperate on planetary defence
National Security Advisers (NSA) Ajit Doval of India and Jake Sullivan of the US led the iCET meeting at which space, scientific, defence and commerce officials participated.
February 1, 2023 -
NASA’s Artemis 1 mission finally on way to the Moon
The US space agency on Wednesday finally sent its next-generation rocket into space as part of its ambitious, uncrewed Artemis I Moon mission which faced two failed attempts amid years of delays and billions of dollars spent.
November 16, 2022 -
Scientists compile Cassini’s unique observations of Saturn’s rings
To determine the size of the ring particles, UVIS observed them when the instrument was pointed at the Sun, looking through the rings in what is known as a solar occultation.
October 19, 2022 -
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts safely splash down in Atlantic after spending 170 days in orbit
The Crew-4 mission launched at 3:52 a.m. EDT on April 27 on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Less than 16 hours later, Dragon docked to the Harmony module's space-facing port.
October 15, 2022 -
Lucy spacecraft set to swing by Earth to reach Jupiter asteroids
The Trojan asteroids are trapped in orbits around the Sun at the same distance as Jupiter, either far ahead of or behind the giant planet.
October 14, 2022 -
NASA confirms DART probe’s crash into asteroid successfully changed its course
Before its encounter, NASA had defined a minimum successful orbit period change of Dimorphos as change of 73 seconds or more. This early data show DART surpassed this minimum benchmark by more than 25 times.
October 12, 2022 -
NASA wants Musk’s SpaceX to boost Hubble telescope to stable orbit
Hubble has been operating since 1990, about 540 kms above Earth in an orbit that is slowly decaying over time.
September 30, 2022 -
Indian-origin astronomer confirms protective shield around dwarf galaxies
Researchers think that a galaxy's corona is a remnant of the primordial cloud of gas that collapsed to form the galaxy billions of years ago.
September 29, 2022
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