Tag: Space technology

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Wooden Satellite to Space: World’s First in Mars Exploration Test

The world's first wooden satellite has successfully been launched into space by Japanese researchers. This groundbreaking achievement opens up possibilities for using renewable materials like wood in space exploration missions to the moon and...
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Juice Spacecraft to Conduct Historic Fly-by of Earth

The European Space Agency's Juice spacecraft is embarking on a historic fly-by of Earth tonight. This unique maneuver will mark a "world first" as the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) uses Earth's gravity to...
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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...
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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...
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SpaceX Plans Historic Crewed Mission Over Earth’s Poles in Late 2024

SpaceX is gearing up to make history with its upcoming Fram2 mission, set to launch in late 2024. This mission will be the first crewed journey to explore Earth's polar regions, a groundbreaking endeavor...
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Celebrating the Scientific Legacy of Rosetta Probe: A Decade of Discovery

Comet 67P captured the attention of scientists ten years ago when it became the first comet to be orbited and landed on by a spacecraft. The European Space Agency (ESA) embarked on a mission...
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Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Return on SpaceX in 2025

NASA had initially planned for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, but recent developments have raised concerns about the vehicle's capability to bring them back to Earth...
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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...
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Top 5 International Space Station Experiments: Key Discoveries & Breakthroughs

nanotubes. The flames produced by this combustion process are visible because they emit light in the visible spectrum. However, flames can also emit light in the ultraviolet and infrared spectra, which are invisible to...
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SpaceX Starship 5th Test Flight Ready: See Photos

SpaceX is gearing up for the fifth test flight of its Starship megarocket, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built. The company has confirmed that the Starship and Super Heavy are ready for...
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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 a seven-month mission, NEOWISE exceeded expectations by discovering over 200...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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SpaceX Successfully Deploys 23 Starlink Satellites to Orbit from California

SpaceX achieved another milestone on Sunday as they successfully deployed 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites lifted off at 3:24 a.m. EDT...