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[ad_1] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unfolded the mystery behind an unknown object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month. The US space agency said that it was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station (ISS). A cylindrical object that tore through a home in Naples was taken to the Kennedy Space Center on March 8…

[ad_1] NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station. International Space Station (ISS) (NASA)(Nasa) The cylindrical object that tore through the home in Naples on March 8 was subsequently taken to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral for analysis. Unlock exclusive access to the…

[ad_1] An object that crashed from the sky into an American man’s home was a hunk of debris ejected from the International Space Station, NASA confirmed Monday. HT Image The strange tale came to light last month when Alejandro Otero of Naples, Florida posted on X that a metallic item “tore through the roof and went 2 floors” of his house, almost striking his son, on March 8. Unlock…

[ad_1] NASA said Monday it was looking for ways to bring Martian rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth earlier and at a lower cost than planned after facing criticism for going massively over budget. HT Image The effort comes as China is making progress towards a simpler “grab-and-go” sample return mission to the red planet “around 2030,” according to state media, which would make it the…

[ad_1] Updated On Apr 15, 2024 10:30 PM IST These images provide a glimpse into the fascinating world of star formation, revealing the intricate details of this complex and dynamic process. …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Apr 15, 2024 10:30 PM IST Star formation is a fascinating process that has been studied extensively by astronomers around the world. NASA frequently shares captivating…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nasa is tackling one of the biggest challenges of lunar and Martian exploration: pervasive and abrasive dust. With the Moon’s surface covered in a jagged, glassy material known as regolith, and Martian dust threatening to coat everything from solar panels to spacesuits, these tiny particles pose a significant risk to equipment and astronaut health.To address these issues, Nasa researchers are developing an innovative electrodynamic dust shield…

[ad_1] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an image showing red glowing gas and dust being cast out from the center of a starburst galaxy known as the Cigar Galaxy. The Cigar Galaxy, also known as Messier 82 (M82), has a compact but turbulent environment at its core, which can provide scientists a clearer picture of how stars are born en…

[ad_1] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing the Europa Clipper spacecraft for a mega launch in October this year. It is the “largest spacecraft NASA has ever built for a planetary mission,” NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL said in a post on X earlier this week. Here are Top 5 key facts you need to know about the Jupiter-bound Europa Clipper spacecraft. Watch videos for details:…

[ad_1] Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, but the focus of astronomers has not been that much on this gas giant as on other planets like Mars. The reason is simple – the Red Planet is considered as the best option for humanity to colonise another planet. Jupiter definitely is not on that list, as yet, but its moon Europa may well be one day. NASA’s…

[ad_1] Asteroids are scary space rocks and they are whizzing around in space in an uncontrolled manner. They can be very destructive, as was proved by the one that crashed onto Earth 66 million years ago and drove the dinosaurs, who dominated the early Earth, into extinction. That only helped mammals to establish their rule on Earth. If one crashes on Earth now, it can very well spell a…

[ad_1] The Hubble Space Telescope, jointly run by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the US space agency the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has stunned everyone for decades, from the hardened professional astronomer to the lay person, with its amazing documentation of the Universe at large, looking back in time billions of years ago into galaxies being born and dying, stars exploding, black holes gobbling up everything…

[ad_1] American space scientists on Thursday said that the interplanetary probe slated to be sent by NASA to one of Jupiter’s icy moons, marking a significant milestone in humanity’s quest to uncover extraterrestrial life. As reported by AFP, scheduled for launch in October, the Clipper spacecraft is set to embark on a journey towards Europa, one of Jupiter’s numerous moons. Europa holds particular significance as it is the closest…

[ad_1] US space scientists on Thursday unveiled the interplanetary probe NASA plans to send to one of Jupiter’s icy moons as part of humanity’s hunt for extra-terrestrial life. HT Image The Clipper spacecraft is due to blast off in October bound for Europa, one of dozens of moons orbiting the Solar System’s biggest planet, and the nearest spot in our celestial neighborhood that could offer a perch for life.…

[ad_1] It was stuff dreamed of by the most imaginative science fiction writers who let their imagination run away with them. However, those dreamed up devices lying around in dusty corners and bookshelves are actually being manufactured now and one, NASA’s solar sail, is all ready to make its debut and prove that the technology is viable. This amazing instrument shows, like no other, that ideas rule the world…

[ad_1] An American satellite narrowly avoided destruction when it came within 10 meters of a Russian satellite in space.  According to a report by The Mirror US citing experts, a collision between the two could have “endangered lives”. NASA’s Deputy Administrator, Colonel Pam Melroy expressed deep concern over the incident that occurred in February 2024. Despite efforts, neither satellite could be manoeuvred, resulting in an alarming near miss. Also…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) recently captured intriguing images of a surfboard-shaped object near the moon, which turned out to be South Korea’s lunar orbiter, Danuri. This encounter between the two spacecraft occurred as they orbited the moon in nearly parallel paths, according to Nasa officials. The event took place over March 5 and 6, and due to the high speed difference between the LRO and…

[ad_1] US space agency keeps track of all near-Earth asteroids that wander anywhere close and one that is coming today, is going to get horrifically near to our planet. The reason why a wary eye is kept on the asteroids that get too close to Earth for comfort is to know well in time whether they will get any closer or whether they have any chance of actually crashing…

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of Nasa‘s upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday.The offer to Japan, an opportunity many nations have long dreamed of, came as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida‘s state visit, and as Washington seeks to strengthen ties with its key Asian ally.“Two Japanese astronauts will join future American…