Space

The Surprising Discovery Planetary atmospheres are known to be leaky, with Earth itself losing about 90 tonnes of atmospheric material every day. This phenomenon provides insights into the evolution of other planets in our solar system. A recent discovery involving Venus, Earth’s evil twin, has intrigued scientists. A spacecraft passing by Venus detected carbon and
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Pluto, the dwarf planet at the edge of our solar system, is renowned for its distinct feature known as the “heart,” scientifically termed as Tombaugh Regio. This heart-shaped region on Pluto has puzzled researchers for years, with its relatively bright appearance standing out against the icy landscape. The formation of this heart is shrouded in
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NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission has faced numerous challenges in recent years. The independent review highlighted unrealistic budget and schedule expectations, an unwieldy structure, and ineffective leadership. This has ultimately led to significant budget cuts, layoffs at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and uncertainty about the mission’s future. The proposed budget cut of $454,080,000 to NASA’s
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Solar energy is abundant and free, making it an attractive option for spacecraft operating within the Solar System. Solar sails have the ability to harness the solar wind emitted by the Sun and use it as propulsion for spacecraft. Despite the advantages that solar sails offer, there are challenges that need to be overcome for
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In the vast expanse of space, human ingenuity knows no bounds. The year was 2009 when NASA launched the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) with a mission to meticulously map the lunar surface, unveiling potential landing sites, resources, and intriguing features like lava tubes. Over the years, the LRO has proven to be a testament to
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Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, has been transmitting unintelligible signals back to our planet, causing confusion among scientists. After months of receiving a jumble of 1s and 0s, NASA finally decided to investigate the issue. It was discovered that the Voyager’s flight data subsystem (FDS) was responsible for the garbled messages. A
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In a recent development, the White House has directed NASA to create a unified time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies. As the space race intensifies with various governments and private companies venturing into space exploration, it has become crucial to establish international norms beyond Earth’s orbit. According to the White House Office
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The combination of laboratorial studies and simulation software has provided researchers with new insights into the creation of spherical carbon ‘cages’ known as fullerenes. These molecules play a crucial role in potentially carrying complex compounds through the harsh conditions of interstellar space, which could have significant implications for understanding the origins of life on Earth
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Total solar eclipses, a rare and awe-inspiring event, occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the Sun’s face. This phenomenon plunges observers into a darkness similar to dawn or dusk. The upcoming eclipse on April 8 will have its path of totality, where observers experience the darkest part of the
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