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Can we please just find the aliens already?
NASA is set to launch the Europa Clipper mission to explore the potential of Jupiter's moon, Europa, to support life. With advanced instruments, it will study Europa's surface and ocean, seeking signs of habitability. This mission represents a shift in focus towards investigating alien life rather than human exploration.
Can Donald Trump help Elon Musk send a rocket to Mars?
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, aims to land its Starship on Mars by January 2029 despite significant challenges. Major technological advancements and successful launch windows are necessary. Funding and political support remain uncertain. Musk forecasts that a second Trump presidency would be crucial for this mission. Achieving this goal would demonstrate SpaceX's commitment to space exploration.
Haven-1: Discover the world's first luxury space station set to launch in 2025
The days of conventional space stations are fading, as a new US startup is set to revolutionize luxury space travel. Vast, an innovative space technology company, has revealed the breathtaking interior design of Haven-1, the world's inaugural commercial space station. A video presentation showcases its resort-like ambiance, breaking the mold of traditional orbital laboratories. With its stylish, comfortable interiors, Haven-1 seeks to redefine the experience of traveling to space.
NASA Europa Clipper Launch: All about the bold mission to find alien life on Jupiter’s Icy Moon
The NASA Europa Clipper mission is set to launch on Monday at 8:30 pm IST, with its destination set for Jupiter. The spacecraft's objective is to reveal new details about Europa, a moon thought to contain liquid water. NASA is collaborating with the European Space Agency's JUICE mission, which also aims to explore Europa.
NASA's Europa Clipper blasts off today: Here's how, when to watch online
NASA's Europa Clipper mission is set for launch on October 14, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission aims to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, believed to harbor a vast subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust. Scientists will use this mission to assess whether Europa's conditions could support life, a crucial step in the search for life beyond Earth. With a journey of 1.8 billion miles ahead, the spacecraft is expected to reach Jupiter by April 2030.
This Jupiter moon to become another Earth?
NASA is set to launch the Europa Clipper mission on October 14 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to investigate Jupiter's moon Europa, a prime candidate for hosting life. The $5.2 billion probe will conduct about 50 flybys, analyzing Europa's icy surface and subsurface ocean to determine its habitability, potentially reshaping our search for extraterrestrial life.
NASA has a new plan to protect Earth from Asteroids, including a '1000-strong' space army
Nasa has unveiled a plan to defend Earth from potential "planet killer" asteroids. The strategy includes sending spacecraft armies to intercept or deflect them. In extreme cases, Nasa might use nuclear devices. A successful test, DART mission, proved the effectiveness of redirecting hazardous asteroids. These measures aim to prevent catastrophic impacts similar to the Chicxulub event.
NASA to probe Jupiter's moon as Europa remains most promising places for life beyond Earth
Is there anywhere else in our solar system that could support life? If our solar system turns out to be home to two habitable worlds (Europa and Earth), "think of what that means when you extend that result to the billions and billions of other solar systems in this galaxy," said Niebur, the Europa Clipper program scientist.
India's space strategy: Harness data and tiny satellites to capture market beyond SpaceX
India aims to become a leader in commercial space by focusing on cost-effective satellite services and data solutions. The country has opened up its space sector to private players and established a venture fund for startups. Key areas include communications, agriculture, and data utilization to improve industries and save costs.
SpaceX's towering 400 ft Starship rocket successfully caught by mechanical arms
SpaceX marked a significant milestone in rocket technology on Sunday, successfully launching its Starship rocket and catching the returning booster with innovative mechanical arms. This test flight, conducted from Texas, showcased advancements in engineering and the company's commitment to reusability in space exploration.
SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully launched in fifth test flight with new groundbreaking booster landing attempt
SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket from Texas on Sunday. This was the fifth test flight. The Super Heavy first stage booster lifted at 7:25 a.m. CT. It aims to bring the rocket’s booster back using robotic arms. The second stage rocket is bound for the Indian Ocean, attempting atmospheric reentry and a water landing. With a contract worth approximately $4 billion from NASA, Starship plays a vital role in the Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the Moon.
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ShakthiSAT mission to train 12k girls from 108 nations; aims satellite launch under Chandrayaan-4
Space Kidz India has initiated the ShakthiSAT mission to train 12,000 girls from 108 countries in space technology. The program includes 120 hours of online training, with selected participants traveling to India for hands-on training. The satellite will be launched as part of ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2026.
SpaceX will try to 'catch' giant Starship rocket shortly before landing
SpaceX's upcoming test flight of its Starship megarocket this Sunday could achieve a historic first: catching the returning first-stage booster using the launch tower's "chopstick" arms. The launch from Boca Chica, Texas, aims to demonstrate rapid reusability. Key objectives include successfully catching the Super Heavy booster and ensuring an accurate splashdown of Starship in the Indian Ocean.
Biggest bug ever? Scientists re-create head of 9-foot long, 88-legged ancient monster
Scientists have unveiled the head of Arthropleura, the largest bug to ever exist, which roamed the Earth 300 million years ago. This millipede ancestor grew up to 9 feet long and fed on decaying plants. Advanced CT scans of juvenile fossils from a French coal field enabled researchers to understand its anatomy, highlighting its unique millipede-like body and centipede-like head.
An asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge is approaching—but should we worry?
A large asteroid named 1998 ST27 is approaching Earth. Despite being potentially hazardous, it will pass by at a safe distance of 3,561,149 kilometers. This asteroid is part of many near-Earth objects tracked by NASA. Recently, the European Space Agency launched a mission to study asteroids for planetary defense.
Near-Earth asteroids may hold clues to the 'Fifth Force of the Universe'
Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory suggest that near-Earth asteroids like Bennu might offer insights into the elusive 'fifth force of the universe.' Using data from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, they propose these asteroids could help understand dark matter and possibly redefine current physics models.
