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Who Is Aroh Barjatya, Indian-Origin Researcher Who Led Recent NASA Mission

11Apr

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Who Is Aroh Barjatya, Indian-Origin Researcher Who Led Recent NASA Mission

[ad_1] Aroh Barjatya moved to the US in 2021 (File)New Delhi: Aroh Barjatya, an India-born researcher, led NASA's mission that launched sounding rockets during the recent total solar eclipse.The US space agency launched three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8 to study what happens to the Earth's upper atmosphere when sunlight dims momentarily over a part of the planet.Who Is Aroh Barjatya?A professor of engineering physics, Aroh Barjatya directs the Space and Atmospheric Instrumentation Lab at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.Born to a chemical engineer, Ashok Kumar Barjatya, and his wife Rajeshwari, Aroh Barjatya went to schools across India, including in Patalganga near Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Pilani, and Solapur.He went on to get a degree...

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...

Two asteroids may pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

4Apr

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Two asteroids may pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

[ad_1] To discover, track and monitor asteroids, NASA has several tech marvels in place. The NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1, and Catalina Sky Survey are some of the space and ground-based telescopes and satellites which the space agency uses. Since there is a historical precedent of asteroids impacting Earth and causing cataclysmic damage, it is imperative that we keep an eye on them for any potential impact scenarios. NASA has now revealed that two asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today, April 4.Also Read: 10 breathtaking snapshots of Nebulae captured by NASA Asteroid 2021 FD1: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2021 FD1 by NASA's Object Studies or CNEOS. It is expected to pass Ear...

Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know details

3Apr

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Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know details

[ad_1] In recent months, Asteroids have been passing by Earth in large numbers. Just yesterday, as many as three asteroids passed the planet by a close margin. Two of them were 100 feet wide, making them almost as big as an aircraft. While such space rocks pass Earth closely on many occasions, they are not likely to impact the surface. However, this can change anytime if they interact with the gravitational field of a large planet like Jupiter, which can send them tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. NASA has now revealed that the orbit of another asteroid will bring it close to Earth today, April 3.Also Read: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin Asteroid 2024 FL3According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 FL3 is just one of the many asteroids that revolve a...

NASA alert: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin; Check speed, size and more

2Apr

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NASA alert: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin; Check speed, size and more

[ad_1] In the last few months, asteroid flybys have become a common occurrence. These space rocks, also known as minor planets, are rocky, airless remnants of the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. According to NASA, the current asteroid count is 1,351,400, with most of them revolving around the Sun in the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Now, the US space agency has shed light on three asteroids which have been observed moving towards Earth in their orbit and are expected to pass by the planet today, April 2. Also Read: What are asteroids and how ESA is tracking them Asteroid 2024 FR3NASA has designated the first asteroid to pass Earth today as Asteroid 2024 FR3. It is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 1.3 mill...

Asteroid to pass Earth by just 721,000 km today, reveals NASA; Know how big it is

1Apr

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Asteroid to pass Earth by just 721,000 km today, reveals NASA; Know how big it is

[ad_1] The first day of April is set to get a celestial visitor in the form of an asteroid. With the help of its advanced ground and space-based telescopes, NASA has shed light on an asteroid that has been observed travelling in its orbit, with a trajectory that will bring it close to Earth today, April 1. Also Read: 8 stellar images of Black Holes captured by NASA Asteroid 2024 FQ3NASA says Asteroid 2024 FQ3 is just one of the millions of asteroids that revolve around the Sun. These space rocks are mostly present in the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars. NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS is responsible for keeping an eye on similar celestial objects, and it has revealed that Asteroid 2024 FQ3 will pass Earth today by a distance of 721...

Three asteroids may fly past Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size, distance and more

29Mar

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Three asteroids may fly past Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size, distance and more

[ad_1] NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory continuously provide details of asteroid approaches. Yesterday, on March 28, it predicted three asteroids to pass Earth very close to it. Today, another batch of asteroids is on its way and is set to pass our planet. Keeping track of celestial objects such as asteroids and comets is necessary to protect Earth from the potential danger of impact which could lead to significant damage. Today, three asteroids are projected to pass Earth in close proximity. From size to speed, know all about these close approaches.Asteroid 2024 FK: DetailsNASA says the first asteroid is designated as 2024 FK. This space rock has a width of 94 feet which is equivalent to a large aeroplane. According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid is m...

NASA says three asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today; Check speed, size and more

28Mar

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NASA says three asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today; Check speed, size and more

[ad_1] Just yesterday, 3 asteroids passed Earth by a close margin. While none of them were considered “Potentially Hazardous Asteroids”, the biggest of them was 150 feet wide, making it almost as big as an aircraft. Such close approaches by celestial objects such as asteroids and comets serve as a reminder of the dangerous potential they possess and the need to continuously monitor their trajectories. NASA, with the help of its advanced ground and space-based satellites, has shed light on three asteroids that are expected to pass Earth today, March 28.Also Read: What are asteroids? ESA explains Asteroid 2024 EO3: DetailsNASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS is responsible for computing the trajectories of celestial objects such as asteroids and comets. It also calculates ...

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory faces uncertain future amidst proposed budget cuts

27Mar

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NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory faces uncertain future amidst proposed budget cuts

[ad_1] The Chandra X-ray spacecraft, a cornerstone of modern astronomy, faces an uncertain future as NASA's budget proposal for FY25 threatens its mission. In a letter to the Chandra community, Patrick Slane, the director of the Chandra X-ray Center, outlined the grim prospects posed by the proposed budget cuts. The potential loss of Chandra, a pioneer in X-ray astronomy since its launch in 1999, would deal a devastating blow to scientists who rely on its capabilities to study black holes and other cosmic phenomena.Chandra X-ray Observatory faces uncertain futureChandra's nested mirrors, with precision down to a few atoms, let it record high-resolution X-ray photos, revealing details about the universe's darkest objects. Unlike other observatories, such as the James Webb Space Telescope...

150-foot asteroid to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check details

27Mar

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150-foot asteroid to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check details

[ad_1] Earth has been impacted by multiple celestial phenomena in the last few weeks. Along with the vernal equinox, the peak of the solar cycle 25 is approaching which has led to increased solar activity. Additionally, we've also seen numerous asteroid approaches. While these space rocks do not pose a danger like solar storms, they pass Earth very closely, making it imperative to monitor them to predict any potential collision scenarios. With its advanced tech, NASA has shed light on a 150-foot asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, March 27.Also Read: Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA Asteroid 2024 EA3According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 EA3 is just one of the millions of asteroids that orbit the Sun in the main asteroid belt, which is locat...