Tag: NASA
Exploring Europe’s Hera Mission to Visit an Asteroid Impacted by NASA
Europe's Hera mission is on its way to visit an asteroid that was impacted by NASA's DART spacecraft. The European Space Agency launched the Hera mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida...
NASA Shuts Off Voyager 2 Science Instrument Due to Power Loss
NASA recently made the decision to turn off one of Voyager 2's science instruments due to a loss of power on the spacecraft as it continues its journey into interstellar space. Launched in 1977,...
Competing with China: NASA’s Lunar Marathon Challenge
We are currently in a new moon race, but this time, the U.S. is falling behind. In the past, the U.S. emerged as a leader in space exploration with the Apollo program, landing humans...
Spotting the JUICE Spacecraft During Near-Earth Flyby
The JUICE spacecraft, short for Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, is embarking on a groundbreaking mission that involves a rare gravitational boost from both Earth and the moon. This maneuver, scheduled for August 19 and...
Space Camp Final Exam: Test Your Knowledge of Space!
Are you ready to test your space knowledge? Take the quiz below to see how much you know about the wonders of the universe. If you pass the test, you'll receive a personalized badge...
Surviving in Space: How Two Astronauts Will Pass Time Until 2025
Suni Williams and Commander Barry Wilmore are currently in space, facing the uncertainty of when they will return to Earth. They were supposed to be in space for only eight days, but due to...
Unveiling the Secrets of Life: Scientists’ Mission with Four Grams of Asteroid Dust
The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland is abuzz with activity as scientists embark on a groundbreaking mission to unravel the mysteries of life itself. A tiny vial containing four grams of asteroid...
Astronauts on ISS May Be Stranded Until 2025: NASA Update
NASA officials announced that two US astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who embarked on an eight-day mission in June, might be stranded on the International Space Station until 2025 if their Boeing Starliner...
Potential Stranding of Astronauts on ISS for 6 Months Due to Starliner Issue
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who journeyed to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5, find themselves in a challenging situation due to issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Originally planning to stay...
Stranded Astronauts at ISS: Potential Return Home After Two Months
After two months, astronauts stranded at the ISS may have a way back home. Two astronauts embarked on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station in June but have been stuck there due...
Discovery of Shock Near Supermassive Black Hole by James Webb Space Telescope
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have made a surprising discovery near a supermassive black hole. The team found a "shock" feature caused by collisions with high-speed gas jets, rather than the...
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Return on SpaceX in 2025
NASA officials have recently admitted that there might be more serious issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft than initially thought. This raises concerns about the return of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who...
Private Cygnus Freighter Delivers 4 Tons of Supplies to the ISS
On August 6, 2024, the Cygnus cargo spacecraft, operated by Northrop Grumman, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivered approximately 4 tons of supplies to the crew onboard. The Cygnus, named...
Recreating NASA’s Artemis 1 Launch with Lego: A Photographer’s Perspective
Photographer Benedek Lampert has taken toy photography to a whole new level with his incredible Lego creations, particularly his NASA Artemis Space Launch System set. By using clever photography techniques and lighting, Lampert has...
Nasa’s Loss of Control: The Boeing Starliner Narrative
Boeing's recent Starliner launch was supposed to be a shining moment for the aerospace company, proving that it could safely transport astronauts to space and back. The launch was successful, but technical issues have...
Exploring Mars: Astrobiologist Nathalie Cabrol’s Insights on Martian Discoveries
Nathalie Cabrol, an astrobiologist born in 1963 near Paris, has dedicated her career to exploring the mysteries of Mars and the search for extraterrestrial life. She completed her PhD at the Sorbonne, focusing on...