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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Google marks Surya Grahan with special animation

8Apr

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Google marks Surya Grahan with special animation

[ad_1] A total solar eclipse is slated to take place today when the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking out the Sun's light. It will be a treat for skywatchers to witness one of the biggest celestial phenomena of 2024. The Sun will remain cloaked for four minutes, during which its enigmatic outer layer will be illuminated. While the solar eclipse won't be visible to people in India, a partial eclipse can be witnessed by those who live in Colombia, Spain, Venezuela, Ireland, Portal, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and some Caribbean countries. Ahead of this astronomical spectacle, Google curated a special animation. When users type the search term "solar eclipse" on Google, then they can see a graphic overlay depicting the phenomena: the moment when the moon pass...

NASA wants to make a car that astronauts can drive on the Moon: Full details of the project

4Apr

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NASA wants to make a car that astronauts can drive on the Moon: Full details of the project

[ad_1] NASA has been planning to develop a lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) which will allow Artemis astronauts to travel around the lunar south polar region. The US Space Agency has selected three agencies that will work on the development of a lunar vehicle. Among the three, NASA has also selected Intuitive Machines which recently participated in the landing of Odysseus spacecraft on the Moon. Now, the companies have again partnered to bring a high-tech vision to reality. Know more about the lunar terrain vehicle (LTV). NASA Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV)According to the NASA blog and shared YouTube video, the space agency has partnered with three companies to provide their advanced technology for the development of a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). The companies include Intuitive Machines, Lun...

US Moon lander ‘permanently’ asleep after historic landing

25Mar

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US Moon lander ‘permanently’ asleep after historic landing

[ad_1] An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the Moon has met its ultimate end after failing to "wake up," the company that built it said.Houston-based Intuitive Machines said late Saturday that the lander, named Odysseus, had not phoned home this week when its solar panels were projected to receive enough sunlight to turn on its radio. The lander touched down at a wonky angle on February 22, but was still able to complete several tests and send back photos before its mission was determined to have ended a week later, as it entered a weeks-long lunar night. Intuitive Machines had hoped that it might "wake up" once it received sunlight again, as Japan's SLIM spaceship -- which landed upside down in January -- did last month.The company said Saturday on X,...

NASA Europa Clipper to carry unique message to Jupiter’s moon, packed with Earth’s essence

9Mar

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NASA Europa Clipper to carry unique message to Jupiter’s moon, packed with Earth’s essence

[ad_1] In a celestial nod to human creativity and curiosity, NASA is set to launch its Europa Clipper spacecraft in October, bound for Jupiter's moon Europa. Nestled within the spacecraft is a symbolic message, marking a departure from NASA's longstanding tradition of sending inspirational dispatches into the cosmos.The heart of this cosmic artefact is a triangular metal plate, approximately 7 by 11 inches, constructed from tantalum. Adorning its surface is an engraving of U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón's handwritten "In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa." This poetic tribute is accompanied by a silicon microchip stencilled with over 2.6 million names submitted by the public, forming the centrepiece of an illustration depicting a bottle amid the Jovian system- a tribute to NASA's "Mess...

NASA’s Juno mission sheds new light on Jupiter moon Europa’s oxygen production rate

9Mar

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NASA’s Juno mission sheds new light on Jupiter moon Europa’s oxygen production rate

[ad_1] NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has revealed intriguing insights into the rate of oxygen production on Europa, one of the gas giant's moons. Published in Nature Astronomy on March 4, the study indicates that the rate of oxygen production at Europa is considerably lower than previously thought. Utilizing data collected by Juno's Jovian Auroral Distributions Experiment (JADE) instrument, scientists estimated the production rate to be around 26 pounds (12 kilograms) per second, challenging earlier estimates ranging from a few pounds to over 2,000 pounds per second.Europa, with its potential subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust, has long fascinated researchers for its potential to harbor life-supporting conditions. The moon's location within Jupiter's radiation belts is crucial, as ...

Odysseus moon lander snaps final image of a crescent Earth before dying

3Mar

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Odysseus moon lander snaps final image of a crescent Earth before dying

[ad_1] In a poignant moment captured amid the vastness of space, the Odysseus moon lander, operated by Intuitive Machines, sent back its final transmission before succumbing to the lunar night. With one of its legs askew during landing and power lost, the spacecraft left us with a lasting and wondrous image — a snapshot of Earth seen as a distant crescent shining against the grey expanse of the lunar horizon.The image, received on February 22nd but shared by Intuitive Machines on X on February 29th, serves as a reminder of humanity's lonely presence in the vastness of space. Despite its compromised state, Odysseus completed its mission, becoming the first commercial spacecraft to touch down on the moon. The spacecraft, funded by NASA as part of the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLP...

For Artemis mission, NASA and Nikon develop groundbreaking camera to document Moon’s South Pole

3Mar

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For Artemis mission, NASA and Nikon develop groundbreaking camera to document Moon’s South Pole

[ad_1] NASA and Nikon have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to develop a specialized camera for capturing the wonders of the lunar surface during the upcoming Artemis mission. The agreement, outlined in a Space Act Agreement, aims to equip astronauts with a handheld camera capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of the Moon's South Pole region, where they will conduct scientific research and exploration.The camera, dubbed the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), is a modified version of Nikon's Z 9 camera, customized to meet the unique demands of lunar photography. Equipped with Nikkor lenses and NASA's thermal blanket for protection against extreme temperatures and lunar dust, the HULC features a custom grip with modified buttons designed by NASA engineers for ea...

Odysseus snaps amazing lunar landing images; Intuitive shares insights in tie-up with NASA

29Feb

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Odysseus snaps amazing lunar landing images; Intuitive shares insights in tie-up with NASA

[ad_1] NASA and Intuitive Machines recently showcased the first images by its lunar lander, Odysseus, making a soft landing on the Moon's south pole as part of the Intuitive Machines 1 mission (IM-1). The spacecraft's orientation and a glimpse of the Moon's South Pole region were captured in these images, marking for a significant achievement in the United States' return to lunar exploration over half a century since Apollo 17.Referred to affectionately as a "scrappy little guy" by NASA due to a tilted leg, Odysseus executed a gentle lean onto the lunar surface on February 23, 2024. Intuitive Machines disclosed that two crucial actions facilitated this smooth touchdown. The landing strut effectively absorbed the initial contact with the lunar surface, while Odysseus's liquid methane and...

The smallest moon ever detected around Uranus and two around Neptune

25Feb

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The smallest moon ever detected around Uranus and two around Neptune

[ad_1] Astronomers have recently made an intriguing discovery in our solar system, uncovering two tiny moons circling Neptune and one orbiting Uranus. These newfound celestial companions bring the total count of known moons around these gas giants to 16 for Neptune and 28 for Uranus.The most remarkable of these discoveries is Uranus' new moon, believed to be the smallest ever detected around the ice giant. Measuring a mere 5 miles (8 kilometers) in width, this diminutive moon completes a single orbit around Uranus every 680 days. To put its size into perspective, it's even smaller than Mars' moon Deimos, one of the tiniest known moons in our solar system, according to Carnegie Institution for Science. Currently designated as "S/2023 U1," the Uranian moon awaits an official name, likely ...

Lunar mission loss! In big setback to Intuitive, Odysseus lander falls over on the moon’s surface

25Feb

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Lunar mission loss! In big setback to Intuitive, Odysseus lander falls over on the moon’s surface

[ad_1] In a momentous leap for space exploration, the United States marked a significant milestone with the touchdown of the Odysseus lander on the moon's south polar region. However, the triumph was not without its share of unexpected twists. Odysseus, the first US-built spacecraft to land on the moon in over 50 years, encountered a huge setback upon landing, finding itself tipped over on its side, as revealed by US space agency NASA and Intuitive Machines via (the Gaurdian). Intuitive Machines CEO, Steve Altemus, disclosed that the spacecraft had "caught a foot" during descent, resulting in the unintended tilt.Despite the unforeseen deviation from the landing plan, Altemus reassured that Odysseus lander remains in close proximity to its intended landing site, with most scientific inst...