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Historic! NASA James Webb Telescope detects CO2 in Saturn-sized exoplanet’s atmosphere
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Historic! NASA James Webb Telescope detects CO2 in Saturn-sized exoplanet’s atmosphere

[ad_1] For the first time, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected evidence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of an exoplanet outside the solar system. The discovery of carbon dioxide has been spotted on the giant WASP-39 b planet orbiting a Sun-like star 700 light-years away. NASA says that the discovery provides important insights into the composition and formation of the planet. It further says that in the future Webb Telescope may be able to detect and measure carbon dioxide in the thinner atmospheres of smaller, rocky planets.The hot gas giant, WASP-39 b has a mass roughly the size of Saturn and a diameter 1.3 times greater than Jupiter. NASA says that its high temperature can go up to 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit, or 900 degrees Celsius. “Unlike the coole...
NASA, Boeing Target 2023 for Crewed Starliner Mission to the International Space Station
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NASA, Boeing Target 2023 for Crewed Starliner Mission to the International Space Station

[ad_1] NASA aims to use Boeing Co.’s Starliner space vehicle for a crewed mission to the International Space Station as soon as February, the agency said. NASA aims to use Boeing Co.'s Starliner space vehicle for a crewed mission to the International Space Station as soon as February, the agency said. The flight will mark a major milestone in Starliner's development, which has suffered from delays and testing setbacks. The planned eight-day mission would be Starliner's first with astronauts aboard. While the exact launch date hasn't been set, February “is likely the best window,” Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, said Thursday in a press conference. The agency had previously said it hoped to launch b...
NASA Perseverance Mars Rover makes a surprise discovery! Finds evidence of Water!
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NASA Perseverance Mars Rover makes a surprise discovery! Finds evidence of Water!

[ad_1] The NASA Perseverance Mars Rover has coincidentally found important evidence that can reveal when water was present on the red planet. The NASA Perseverance Mars Rover was sent on the red planet to discover signs of life, but it might just have achieved something even more important. The Mars rover recently found volcanic igneous rocks which can be the key to untangling the martian timeline. Scientists can understand when exactly Mars had water and was habitable and in turn figure out what might have caused it to be the dead planet it is today.The rover is roaming around the Jezero crater, where it first landed. And while exploring and collecting samples, the rover has come across an igneous rock. Igneous rocks are int...
40-foot killer Asteroid 2022 QP4 zooming past Earth today! Speed will astonish you
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40-foot killer Asteroid 2022 QP4 zooming past Earth today! Speed will astonish you

[ad_1] NASA has warned that 40 feet wide Asteroid 2022 QP4 will zoom past Earth today, August 26. Here's what you need to know. Earth's atmosphere has been showered with asteroids this month with more than 35 asteroids already missing Earth by a close margin. Although none of the asteroids have crashed on Earth, they still pose a threat due to their close proximity with Earth. Now, NASA has warned that another asteroid will zoom past Earth closely today. The asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QP4 is already on its way towards Earth.Asteroid 2022 QP4 to zoom past EarthNearly 40 feet in width, Asteroid 2022 QP4 is almost as wide as a bus. It is expected to zoom past Earth closely today at 21:45 UTC time. According to NASA, the aster...
Asteroid 2022 QX4, clocked at 31644kmph, to fly past Earth SOON! And NASA issues warning
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Asteroid 2022 QX4, clocked at 31644kmph, to fly past Earth SOON! And NASA issues warning

[ad_1] NASA has issued a warning that Asteroid 2022 QX4 will fly past Earth on August 29. Here's what we know. NASA has issued a warning that an asteroid will fly past Earth on August 29. The asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QX4, will miss Earth by just a few million kilometers. According to scientists, this asteroid could cause massive damage on Earth if it deviates from its orbit due to the pull of Earth's gravitational field. Here's what we know about Asteroid 2022 QX4.Asteroid 2022 QX4According to NASA, Asteroid 2022 QX4 is nearly as big as an aeroplane, at a width of 140 feet. The asteroid is expected to just miss Earth at a distance of 1.83 million kilometers on August 29. The Asteroid 2022 QX4 has been clocked at a stagge...
NASA James Webb Space Telescope detects CO2 on an exoplanet! Will it have life on it?
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NASA James Webb Space Telescope detects CO2 on an exoplanet! Will it have life on it?

[ad_1] NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first clear evidence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere of a planet outside of our solar system. Here is all you need to know. Earth's atmosphere is made up of mainly three gases, namely nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide. But now, evidence has been found for the existence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet outside the solar system. The evidence has been captured by Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope. Informing about the same, NASA Webb Telescope tweeted, "Catch your breath — Webb has captured the first clear evidence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere of a planet outside of our solar system! WASP-39 B is a gas giant closely orbiting a Sun-li...
DANGER! 110-foot Asteroid 2022 QP3 heading for Earth
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DANGER! 110-foot Asteroid 2022 QP3 heading for Earth

[ad_1] A massive 110 feet wide asteroid named Asteroid 2022 QP3 is heading for Earth. Here’s what we know about it. NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has issued a warning against Asteroid 2022 QP3 which will fly past Earth on August 28.Story: Yet another asteroid is on its way towards Earth. Asteroid sightings have been a common occurrence these past few weeks with at least a dozen asteroids passing by Earth closely in the last 2 weeks alone. NASA has warned that another asteroid, named Asteroid 2022 QP3 is already on its way towards Earth and will make its closest approach to the planet on August 28. Asteroid 2022 QP3 to zoom past EarthAccording to NASA, Asteroid 2022 QP3 will zoom past Earth on August 28. Asteroi...
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Finds Carbon Dioxide In Exoplanet Atmosphere
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NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Finds Carbon Dioxide In Exoplanet Atmosphere

[ad_1] The exoplanet has a mass one-quarter that of Jupiter but a diameter 1.3 times bigger.Washington: The months-old James Webb Space Telescope has added another major scientific discovery to its growing list: detecting for the first time signs of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet outside our solar system.Although the exoplanet would never be able to support life as we know it, the successful discovery of CO2 gives researchers hope that similar observations could be carried out on rocky objects more hospitable to life."My first thought: wow, we really do have a chance to detect the atmospheres of terrestrial-size planets," tweeted Natalie Batalha, a professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz and one of hundreds who worked on the Webb project.Their study of exopl...
NASA Artemis 1 set to launch on August 29: Know all about this historic Moon mission
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NASA Artemis 1 set to launch on August 29: Know all about this historic Moon mission

[ad_1] NASA is preparing to launch its Orion spacecraft to the moon. Known as the Artemis 1 mission, it will be launched on August 29. Know all details about NASA’s historic launch to the moon. The historic mission by NASA, the first Artemis mission is all set to launch on August 29. The space agency, on August 22, cleared the launch of the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission that will jump-start humanity's return to the Moon with the liftoff of NASA's powerful new Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. NASA says this critical flight test will send Orion farther than any human-rated spacecraft has ever flown, putting new systems and processes to the test and lighting the way for the crew missions to come. Know more about Art...