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Breakthrough! NASA’s laser: Deep space communication hits unprecedented distance

18Nov

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Breakthrough! NASA’s laser: Deep space communication hits unprecedented distance

[ad_1] NASA's groundbreaking Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment has shattered records, achieving "first light" by successfully transmitting data via laser over an astounding distance of nearly 10 million miles (16 million km). This achievement, approximately 40 times farther than the Moon's distance from Earth, signals a transformative leap in deep space communication technology.DSOC Sets a New StandardPart of the recently launched Psyche spacecraft, the DSOC experiment utilised a near-infrared laser loaded with test data to communicate with the Hale Telescope at Caltech's Palomar Observatory in California. This milestone sets a new record for optical communications, positioning DSOC as a game-changing technology for deep space communication, according to NASA. First Li...

Asteroid 2023 QR to get extremely close to Earth today at just 129,000 miles, says NASA

20Aug

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Asteroid 2023 QR to get extremely close to Earth today at just 129,000 miles, says NASA

[ad_1] Asteroids have become top billing in news ever since it was first surmised that one such space rock had caused the demise of the dinosaurs. However, did you know that asteroids are sometimes called minor planets? According to NASA, asteroids are rocky parts that were left from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. The size of the asteroids ranges from 530 km in diameter to 10 m. These space rocks are usually observed in the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. However, there is a probability of asteroids being threat to our planet. Therefore, it is extremely important to track them. Sometimes, interaction with a planet's gravitational field knocks these asteroids off their trajectories and sends them towards a planet like Earth...

Asteroid, as big as Boeing 777, is hurtling towards Earth; NASA shares the details

19Aug

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Asteroid, as big as Boeing 777, is hurtling towards Earth; NASA shares the details

[ad_1] Asteroids will always be a matter of concern for the Earth. Therefore, their detection and monitoring is necessary. One meteor named the Chelyabinsk meteor exploded over the city of Chelyabinsk in the southern Urals region of Russia on February 15, 2013. It injured 1,500 people with flying glass from broken windows. The Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO), a branch of NASA, monitors the skies and keeps a watch on various Near-Earth Objects (NEOs). The organization has recently issued a warning against an asteroid designated as Asteroid 2023 PM1. It is just one of the millions of asteroids that have been discovered to date. NASA keeps an eye on the asteroids with the help of advanced ground and space-based telescopes and satellites.Asteroid 2023 PM1This asteroid is on its...

101-foot Asteroid 2023 HQ zooming towards Earth at bewildering speed today, alerts NASA

22Apr

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101-foot Asteroid 2023 HQ zooming towards Earth at bewildering speed today, alerts NASA

[ad_1] Space is a dangerous place. It is filled with a massive number of gigantic and high-speed celestial bodies moving in random directions. And some of them pose a big threat to the Earth. Just a couple of days ago, an asteroid exploded over the skies in Europe. This is why space agencies such as NASA have doubled down on planetary defense measures. Last year, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission was conducted successfully and now, NASA has begun construction of the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor space telescope which will scan the inner solar system in the infrared spectrum to look for any potentially dangerous asteroids. And now, NASA reveals that a mammoth 101-foot asteroid is going to visit our planet from a dangerously close distance. The risk is, if it gets tra...

Planetary defense: How can the Earth be protected from SCARY asteroid strikes?

14Mar

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Planetary defense: How can the Earth be protected from SCARY asteroid strikes?

[ad_1] It is undeniable that the potential impact of an asteroid strike ranks among the most significant natural hazards we face. Similar to the event that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, a single asteroid collision has the capability to annihilate all life on Earth. NASA acknowledges this risk and therefore carried out its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) in 2022. But that is just one part of a huge network different space agencies are either working on or have built up to protect us from any incoming space rocks.But before getting into planetary defense, we must understand the threat of asteroids. The Earth is surrounded by asteroids, the majority of which come from the asteroid belt situated between Mars and Jupiter. As per latest data, NASA track...

Space Terror! NASA warns of MONSTROUS 590-foot asteroid bolting towards Earth

11Mar

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Space Terror! NASA warns of MONSTROUS 590-foot asteroid bolting towards Earth

[ad_1] Yesterday, March 10, it was revealed that NASA is tracking an asteroid named 2023 DW which has a 1-in-600 chance of striking the Earth. However, that threat is still quite a bit far as the close approach is expected to take place in 2046. However, the bigger and more immediate risk comes from another 590-foot wide asteroid called 2023 CM that is dashing towards our planet and will make its closest approach on March 14. This is particularly concerning because if the space rock were to strike the Earth, it could potentially cause widespread destruction including flattening any structure in its range, triggering earthquakes, tectonic shifts, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and even forest fires. Check details.Monstrous asteroid to approach the EarthNASA Center for Near Earth Object S...

GARGANTUAN 1049-foot asteroid will soon come extremely close to Earth, NASA reveals

4Mar

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GARGANTUAN 1049-foot asteroid will soon come extremely close to Earth, NASA reveals

[ad_1] Over the past several months, there have been no sightings of any massive asteroids approaching Earth. Instead, we've observed smaller space rocks measuring between 100 and 500 feet in width. While these smaller asteroids could potentially cause damage upon impact, they would not pose a global threat or endanger humanity. However, this is all about to change. NASA has reported that a 1049-foot asteroid, categorized as potentially hazardous, will be approaching its closest proximity to Earth on March 14. This development is particularly concerning because if the asteroid were to collide with Earth, it could potentially cause widespread destruction, flattening hundreds of kilometers of land and triggering earthquakes, tectonic shifts, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and forest fires...

MASSIVE 226-foot asteroid fast approaching Earth today, says NASA; Will it strike?

18Feb

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MASSIVE 226-foot asteroid fast approaching Earth today, says NASA; Will it strike?

[ad_1] Space is a hostile place. It is filled with multitudes of gigantic and high-speed celestial bodies moving in random directions. And some of them pose a direct threat to the Earth. Just a couple of days ago, an asteroid exploded over the skies in Montana, US. This is why space agencies such as NASA have doubled down on planetary defense measures. Last year, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission was conducted successfully and now, NASA has begun construction of the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor space telescope which will scan the inner solar system in the infrared spectrum to look for any potentially dangerous asteroids. And now, NASA reveals that a mammoth 226-foot wide asteroid is going to make a close approach to our planet from a dangerously close distance. Th...

NASA spots dangerous 64-foot wide asteroid zooming towards Earth today

15Dec

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NASA spots dangerous 64-foot wide asteroid zooming towards Earth today

[ad_1] NASA warns that a huge 64-foot wide asteroid will be coming dangerously close to the Earth today, December 15. Is there a danger of an asteroid strike? Find out. The peak of the Geminid meteor shower was yesterday, December 14, but you can still watch the bright meteors moving across the sky for a few more days. However, you may see a particularly bright object across the sky and it might not be a meteor shower but a hazardous asteroid speeding towards the Earth. NASA has spotted a 64-foot wide asteroid that will be making its closest approach to our planet today, December 15. The risk is that an asteroid even this size can flatten a large landmass. So, how likely is the chance of an asteroid strike? Read on to find out.Dangerous asteroid headed for the EarthNASA reports on the...

Massive 108-foot wide asteroid to approach very close to Earth today, says NASA

3Dec

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Massive 108-foot wide asteroid to approach very close to Earth today, says NASA

[ad_1] NASA warns that a huge 108-foot wide asteroid will be coming dangerously close to the Earth today, December 3. Is there a danger of an asteroid strike? Find out. The NASA Orion spacecraft has left the orbit of the Moon and is now headed towards the Earth. And while this is a great moment for astronomy enthusiasts as the completion of this mission will lead to the first crewed mission to the Moon in many decades, this is not the only thing headed for the Earth. A large 108-foot wide asteroid is also headed towards the Earth today, December 3, as per NASA. The asteroid is going to approach our planet from a dangerously close distance. The risk is, if it gets pulled in by the Earth's gravitational pull, there could be a huge disaster. So, how likely is the chance of an asteroid st...