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NASA to train ISRO astronauts for upcoming ISS mission in 2024 to boost Indian space ambitions

5Dec

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NASA to train ISRO astronauts for upcoming ISS mission in 2024 to boost Indian space ambitions

[ad_1] In a significant stride towards international collaboration in space exploration, NASA has announced its involvement in the training of two Indian astronauts, with one scheduled to embark on a week-long journey to the International Space Station (ISS) in late 2024. The revelation came from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson during his ongoing week-long tour across multiple cities in India, where he is engaging with political leaders and officials from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to enhance the collaborative efforts between the two space agencies.A Joint Endeavor Towards the ISSThe partnership between NASA and ISRO extends beyond this upcoming mission, encompassing shared initiatives in planetary defense and collaborative efforts related to the ISS. Both agencies had...

Ever Wondered How Astronauts Drink Coffee In Space? Watch This Video To Find Out

3Oct

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Ever Wondered How Astronauts Drink Coffee In Space? Watch This Video To Find Out

[ad_1] Imagine you're trying to take a sip of your favourite beverage, and it decides to float away into the great unknown. Sounds frustrating, right? Well, astronauts face this challenge daily when they go into space. Thanks to the low gravity, every morsel and drop tends to defy gravity and head upwards, turning even the simplest tasks into zero-gravity challenges. Space agencies around the globe are constantly innovating to make life easier for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The latest game-changer? A unique cup, creation of Portland State University. This ingenious cup defies the laws of physics, allowing astronauts to savour their drinks without them floating off into the cosmos. For a sneak peek, the European Space Agency has shared a video showcasing the cup's ...

How close can astronauts get to the Sun?

24Jul

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How close can astronauts get to the Sun?

[ad_1] Do you think any crewed spacecraft could ever reach anywhere close to Sun? Well, Nasa's Parker Solar Probe successfully traversed through the Sun's upper atmosphere, known as the corona, and collected valuable samples of particles and magnetic fields in that region. This was the historic moment for humankind. However, even for it, reaching close to the Sun has its own challenges.Cooling spaceships is a challenge, but not an insurmountable one as the field of thermal protection has made substantial advancements. Missions like Bepi Colombo, exploring Mercury, and the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter got very cose due to their sophisticated cooling systems and highly reflective materials. Their survival in such harsh conditions esured that they send valuable data back to Earth. ...

NASA shares images of Sun emitting strong solar flare, check out

22Jun

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NASA shares images of Sun emitting strong solar flare, check out

[ad_1] NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured incredible images of the Sun emitting a strong solar flare.On June 20, the Sun released powerful solar flare, reaching its peak at 1:09 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). https://twitter.com/NASASun/status/1671228956228321296 Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact high-frequency (HF) radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.The solar flare observed on June 20 is classified as an X1.0 flare, with "X" representing the most powerful category. The number provides additional information regarding the flare's strength within its class.As per Fox Weather News, the most powerful flare in history made much more of an impact. In the fal...

Studying yeast DNA in space may help protect astronauts from cosmic radiation

3Oct

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Studying yeast DNA in space may help protect astronauts from cosmic radiation

[ad_1] Nuclear fusion reactions in the sun are the source of heat and light we receive on Earth. These reactions release a massive amount of cosmic radiation — including x-rays and gamma rays — and charged particles that can be harmful for any living organisms.Life on Earth has been protected thanks to a magnetic field that forces charged particles to bounce from pole to pole as well as an atmosphere that filters harmful radiation. During space travel, however, it is a different situation. To find out what happens in a cell when travelling in outer space, scientists are sending baker's yeast to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis 1 mission. Cosmic damageCosmic radiation can damage cell DNA, significantly increasing human risk of neurodegenerative disorders and fatal ...

Watch: Astronauts Capture Shimmering Aurora Lights From Space After Solar Storm Hits Earth

6Sep

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Watch: Astronauts Capture Shimmering Aurora Lights From Space After Solar Storm Hits Earth

[ad_1] The tweet has amassed more than 113,000 views and nearly 3,000 likes.An amazing video filmed from the International Space Station (ISS) has captured the incredible spectacle of shimmering aurora visible from space. The ISS posted the footage on Twitter on Sunday after a moderate geomagnetic storm hit our planet. The time-lapse video showed a view from the space station as it travelled above the Indian Ocean toward the Coral Sea east of Australia, during which time the aurora could be seen. "This time-lapse video shows an orbital pass above an aurora-draped Indian Ocean all the way to a moonlit Coral Sea east of Australia," the caption of the Twitter post read. Watch the video below: This time-lapse video shows an orbital pass above an aurora-draped Indian Ocean all the way to a m...