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Dec 13, 2022

Scientists can learn a great deal about Martian dust devils only

Posted by in categories: climatology, space

Dust devils have played crucial roles in Mars rover missions.

Scientists analyzed the sound recordings of a Martian dust devil traveling across Mars’ ancient lakebed, the Jezero crater, for the first time. The researchers carried out an analysis of multi-sensor data that suggested the dust devil was more than 118 meters (387 feet) tall. As per a press statement, the findings may improve our understanding of surface changes, dust storms, and climate variability on Mars, which may have implications for space exploration.


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Dec 13, 2022

China Maps Out Plans to Put Astronauts on the Moon and on Mars

Posted by in categories: mapping, space

While grand spaceflight plans of some nations have ended up many years behind schedule, China completed the assembly in orbit of its Tiangong space station in late October, only 22 months later than planned. And on Nov. 29, the Shenzhou 15 mission blasted off from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center deep in the Gobi Desert and took three astronauts to the space station to begin permanent occupancy of the outpost.

These human spaceflight achievements, combined with recent space probes to the moon and Mars, add to the evidence that China is running a steady space marathon rather than competing in a head-to-head space race with the United States. That China’s space program is making good time toward its long-term goals was reinforced during a rare visit for foreign media to the country’s heavily guarded desert rocket base for the Nov. 29 launch — including lengthy interviews with senior Chinese space officials by in for The New York Times.

Dec 12, 2022

Orbital Bombardment

Posted by in categories: energy, space

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Dec 12, 2022

15 remarkable images from JWST’s first year in space

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History in the making.


The James Webb Space Telescope launched a year ago in December, kicking off a new era for astronomy. Here are the telescope’s most remarkable images from 2022.

Dec 12, 2022

Asteroid sample mission reveals more about Earth’s mysterious origins

Posted by in categories: chemistry, space

Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission returned the sample to Earth in December 2020.

Japan’s asteroid mission Hayabusa2 returned a piece of the asteroid Ryugu to Earth almost two years ago now, and that sample is still revealing valuable insights into the history of the early solar system.

A study by a group of scientists from the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, Université Paris Cité and CNRS1 has just revealed the isotopic composition of zinc and copper of asteroid Ryugu, a press statement reveals.

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Dec 12, 2022

Major Milestone: NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Discovers Earliest Galaxies in the Universe

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Astronomers report the most distant known galaxies — detected and confirmed by the James Webb Space Telescope.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST or Webb) is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. It covers longer wavelengths of light, with greatly improved sensitivity, allowing it to see inside dust clouds where stars and planetary systems are forming today as well as looking further back in time to observe the first galaxies that formed in the early universe.

Dec 12, 2022

After 15 Years and 1,000 Tests — Is Orion’s Heat Shield Ready To Take the Heat?

Posted by in categories: government, space

When Artemis I launched on Wednesday, November 16, NASA

Established in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). It is responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. Its vision is “To discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity.” Its core values are “safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and inclusion.”

Dec 11, 2022

NASA partners with US company to send astronauts grooming supplies for use and testing

Posted by in categories: health, space

The oral and skin care brand has already undertaken two other experiments on the space station.

Colgate-Palmolive Company and NASA have entered into a partnership to explore innovative solutions to advance oral health, personal care and skin health for astronauts and even populations on earth, according to a press release by the self-care company published on Wednesday.

The deal will see former astronaut Dr. Cady Coleman join the team as an advisor for the experiments conducted.

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Dec 11, 2022

China JUST REVEALED Battery Breakthrough That Charges Faster Than Gasoline!

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, space, sustainability

While Elon Musk’s Tesla has been making waves in the global auto industry, China has also become the center of action in the EV space! One company in China has recorded.

A breakthrough in battery technology so huge that even Musk is impressed! Which.

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Dec 11, 2022

Star Trek: 10 Most Deadly Starships Across The Franchise

Posted by in category: space

One thing the Star Trek franchise has no shortage of across its many iterations and separate series storylines is the array of world-ending technological horrors always facing the constantly hounded Federation, and The Original Series started it all with this planet-destroying weapon of unknown origin which appeared in the episode of the same name.

Though the crew never quite figures out exactly what it is or where its origins lay, Kirk theorized it was constructed as a bluff to deter one side of an undetermined galactic war, reflecting the Mutual Assured Destruction fears of the time between the U.S. and Russia. It’s pretty much Star Trek’s famous answer to the Death Star, albeit ten years before Episode 4 would make its debut.