Tag: Space exploration missions
X-37B Space Plane to Perform Unprecedented Maneuvers During Descent
The X-37B, a secretive space plane operated by the U.S. Space Force, is set to perform a unique maneuver known as "aerobraking" during its...
NASA’s Asteroid Hunter Captures Final Image Before Shutdown
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, which spent over a decade scanning the skies for asteroids and comets that could potentially threaten Earth, has officially reached the...
NASA Ends NEOWISE Asteroid-Hunting Telescope Mission
NASA's NEOWISE telescope, dedicated to planetary defense, has officially ended its mission after 15 years of detecting near-Earth asteroids and comets. Originally designed for...
Unveiling NASA’s Asteroid Hunter’s Final View: A Captivating Image
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, a dedicated asteroid hunter, has reached the end of its mission after more than a decade of service. The final image...
Using Glitter to Make Mars More Habitable: Scientists’ Proposal
Scientists are considering a unique approach to make Mars more habitable by introducing glitter-like particles into the planet's atmosphere. The idea is to warm...
352 Asteroids with Moonlets: Uncovering Celestial Companions in Space
A new discovery by the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has revealed 352 asteroids in the solar system that are likely accompanied by their...
Uncovering the Mystery of Long-Lasting Meteor Trails
Meteors that streak through the sky leaving behind a persistent afterglow have long intrigued astronomers. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical...
Emily Calandrelli Shares Insights on Blue Origin Flight Experience
Emily Calandrelli, known as "The Space Gal" and host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonder Lab," is set to fly to suborbital space with...