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Elon Musk’s ambitious vision aims to make Mars colonization a reality within 5 years

17Mar

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Elon Musk’s ambitious vision aims to make Mars colonization a reality within 5 years

[ad_1] Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has unveiled ambitious plans to propel humanity into a new era of interplanetary civilization. Musk's latest announcement focuses on the Starship rocket, which he aims to land on Mars within the next five years. This bold endeavor comes on the heels of a successful third test flight of the Starship, bolstering Musk's confidence in its capabilities. Notably, Musk envisions the Starship playing a pivotal role in crewed missions to the Moon by 2026.The Starship rocket represents a significant leap forward in space exploration, with Musk emphasizing its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos. Musk shared captivating images of the Starship, showcasing its cutting-edge design and highlighting its role in advancing humanity's reach into ...

Dreaming of space? NASA now accepting astronaut applications; Know requirements for signing up

7Mar

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Dreaming of space? NASA now accepting astronaut applications; Know requirements for signing up

[ad_1] NASA has called for new astronauts, offering the opportunity to journey to the moon and potentially even Mars! With applications due on April 2, U.S. citizens with a passion for space exploration are encouraged to apply for this prestigious role that promises to push the boundaries of human discovery.NASA astronaut applications: RequirementsThe requirements for aspiring astronauts are demanding, reflecting the rigorous training and expertise needed for space missions. Applicants must hold a master's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), possess three years of professional experience, medical residency, or 1,000 pilot-in-command hours for pilots, and pass a comprehensive long-duration physical examination. Successful candidates will join NASA's elite team of ...

Bad news! NASA loses contact with its mini-helicopter Ingenuity on Mars

21Jan

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Bad news! NASA loses contact with its mini-helicopter Ingenuity on Mars

[ad_1] NASA has lost contact with its tiny helicopter Ingenuity during the hard-working craft's 72nd flight, the space agency said. The agency's engineers are attempting to re-establish communications, which ended abruptly on Thursday as the craft was making its descent from a test flight, NASA said late Friday.Ingenuity, which resembles a large drone, had arrived on Mars in 2021 with the rover Perseverance and became the first motorized craft to fly autonomously on another planet. Data from the helicopter's flights are transmitted via Perseverance back to Earth. On its flight Thursday -- "a quick pop-up vertical flight to check out the helicopter's systems, following an unplanned early landing during its previous flight," NASA said -- Ingenuity successfully attained an altitude of 40 f...

CME to spark solar storm on Mars and erode its atmosphere, reveals NASA model; Check details

8Dec

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CME to spark solar storm on Mars and erode its atmosphere, reveals NASA model; Check details

[ad_1] The unrelenting solar activity on the Sun is not just affecting the Earth but all the nearby planets as well. In October, it was reported that an intense coronal mass ejection (CME) cloud hit Venus and the strong electromagnetic fluctuation resulted in eroding some of its atmosphere which released into space. Now, a full halo CME is set to hit Mars and trigger a solar storm on December 11, as per data from a NASA model. It too will have a similar effect on the red planet and it is expected to disintegrate a small amount of its atmosphere. Interestingly, the CME can also spark an aurora display on Mars.According to a report by SpaceWeather.com, “Earlier today, a full halo CME left the sun. Analysts believe it will miss Earth. Instead, it is heading for Mars. NASA models suggest a ...

Future Mars helicopters of NASA are being tested on two different planets for the first time ever

28Nov

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Future Mars helicopters of NASA are being tested on two different planets for the first time ever

[ad_1] For the first time ever, NASA has tested its next generation of Mars helicopters in two different worlds. A new rotor for helicopters that will be used in future missions was tested recently at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California, while real-life flight simulation was conducted on Mars through the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, which broke altitude and airspeed records during an experimental flight. The NASA team was surprised by the performance of the new Mars helicopter while conducting the test. Know the details.NASA's future Mars helicopter testsAccording to a NASA report, the space agency created a Mars atmosphere on Earth with the help of JPL's 25-foot wide, 85-foot-tall space simulator where the Surveyor, Voyager, and Cassini were tested. The new ro...

NASA Mars smallsat mission, ESCAPADE, to take off on Blue Origin’s 1st New Glenn launch vehicle

28Nov

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NASA Mars smallsat mission, ESCAPADE, to take off on Blue Origin’s 1st New Glenn launch vehicle

[ad_1] The very first launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn launch vehicle is expected to carry the NASA Mars smallsat mission in the coming year. However, experts worry that the spacecraft development might affect the mission's schedule timings. In February 2023, both companies announced their partnership to launch the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) spacecraft with the New Glen. Now, the mission is expected to take its first flight with the new launch vehicle by the end of 2024. Learn more about the partnership between NASA and Blue Origin here.NASA's ESCAPADE mission launchThe Spacenews reported that in February, Blue Origin and NASA joined hands for the ESCAPADE mission which is expected to be launched in the year 2024, however, the budget of the partner...

A cosmic hide and seek: Mars disappears from sight as Sun swallows it

18Nov

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A cosmic hide and seek: Mars disappears from sight as Sun swallows it

[ad_1] In an astronomical twist, Mars is set to vanish from our celestial view for a fortnight, starting this Saturday. The phenomenon responsible for this cosmic disappearance is known as solar conjunction, where the sun acts as a radiant curtain, temporarily veiling Mars and Earth from each other. NASA aptly describes this celestial ballet as akin to dancers obscured by a colossal bonfire.This cosmic rendezvous occurs every two years, creating a celestial gap of approximately 235 million miles between Earth and Mars, compared to their usual 140 million-mile separation. While sky gazers may only notice a fleeting absence, the event holds significant consequences for NASA's interplanetary communication, Space.com reported. Communications BlackoutAs part of precautionary measures, NASA h...

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...

SpaceX Starship Faces US Review in Step to Resuming Launches

28Oct

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SpaceX Starship Faces US Review in Step to Resuming Launches

[ad_1] The US Fish and Wildlife Service initiated a formal review of the upgrades SpaceX has made to its Starship launch system, one of the final regulatory steps before flights can resume following its explosive April debut.The agency said in an emailed statement Thursday that it initiated the review — a consultation under the Endangered Species Act — with the Federal Aviation Administration on Oct. 19. The FWS now has as long as 135 days to create an updated biological opinion about how Starship and its launches impact the local environment, however the agency does not “expect to take the full amount of time,” a representative said in the statement. Even as the review unfolds, Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp. has been gearing up for Starship's next test flight. The lau...

Life on Mars? Curiosity rover raises NASA hopes

26Oct

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Life on Mars? Curiosity rover raises NASA hopes

[ad_1] Recent findings from NASA's Curiosity rover have revealed intriguing evidence of Mars once harboring conditions suitable for life. A team of geologists, utilizing data from Curiosity's explorations, examinations of sedimentary rock beneath the Gulf of Mexico, and computer simulations, have identified signs of ancient river systems in several Martian craters.Gale crater, a significant impact basin on Mars' surface, played a pivotal role in this discovery. Researchers uncovered compelling evidence indicating that rivers might have been more prevalent on the Red Planet than previously assumed. Geoscientist Benjamin Cardenas, the lead author from Penn State University, stated, "We're finding evidence that Mars was likely a planet of rivers," Space.com reported. On Earth, rivers are v...