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CME to spark solar storm on Mars and erode its atmosphere, reveals NASA model; Check details
8Dec By adminNo Comments
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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 ...
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NASA MAVEN captures mesmerizing ultraviolet images of Mars
25Jun By adminNo Comments
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NASA MAVEN captures mesmerizing ultraviolet images of Mars

[ad_1] NASA's MAVEN has released stunning ultraviolet images of the red planet from different points along its orbit around the Sun. The ultraviolet wavelength images will help researchers discover atmospheric dynamics and examine surface characteristics in detail, Devdiscourse stated.With the help of MAVEN's Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) instrument, scientists were able to capture clear images of Mars in two different seasons 2022 and 2023. To make the ultraviolet wavelengths visible to the human eye, a color scheme is used, where the distinct brightness levels of three ultraviolet wavelength ranges are transformed into vibrant shades of red, green, and blue. Not only it helps us understand the different wavelengths but it also helps scientists to differentiate between atmosp...
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover sends breathtaking postcard from Mars
17Jun By adminNo Comments
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover sends breathtaking postcard from Mars

[ad_1] NASA's Curiosity Rover on Mars has unveiled a stunning postcard from the Red Planet, showcasing the diverse times of day on Mars. Following a major software update that improved the rover's driving speed and reduced wheel wear, Curiosity captured mesmerising images of the "Marker Band Valley" before moving on.According to NASA, the panoramic snapshots were taken on April 8, 2023, using black-and-white navigation cameras. To enhance the postcard's visual appeal, colours were later added, with blue representing the morning shots and yellow for those taken in the afternoon. The postcard not only captures the picturesque landscape but also features prominent Mars landmarks. Notably, it includes the "Marker Band Valley," where the rover made unexpected discoveries indicating an ancien...
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Replica of NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity lands in India
3Jun By adminNo Comments
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Replica of NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity lands in India

[ad_1] Two decades ago, NASA launched Mars Rover Opportunity to search for signs of ancient water on the Red Planet. A full-scale replica of the space shuttle landed at the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technical Museum (VITM) in Bengaluru on Thursday to inspire the next generation of scientific innovators and space explorers.The replica of Mars Rover Opportunity at VITM's Space Gallery was unveiled for public display on Thursday. US Consulate General Chennai tweeted, "Meet Oppy - a full-scale replica of @NASA's Mars Rover Opportunity built by @Cornell students. The exhibit is open to the public from June 1 at the @VISMuseum in Bengaluru. Oppy is here to symbolise #USIndiaTogether & inspire the next generation of space explorers and innovators." The full-scale model of the Mars Rover ...
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China’s Mars Rover Fails to Wake Up After Choking on Red Planet’s Dust
26Apr By adminNo Comments
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China’s Mars Rover Fails to Wake Up After Choking on Red Planet’s Dust

[ad_1] China's first Mars rover hasn't woken up from a scheduled months-long hibernation on the surface of the Red Planet, a Chinese scientist confirmed Tuesday.The solar-powered Zhurong, named after an ancient Chinese god of fire, landed in May 2021, making China only the second nation after the US to succeed in landing such a probe on the Red Plant. The 240 kilogram (530 pound) vehicle is one of the most significant achievements in China's effort to challenge the US's dominance in space exploration. “Based on our analysis, the most likely possibility is that an unpredictable accumulation of dust from Mars led to a decrease in its ability to produce electricity, such that it's insufficient for it to wake up,” Zhang Rongqiao, the chief designer of the Mars exploration program, said in a...
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Indian-origin software and robotics engineer to head NASA’s newly-established Moon to Mars Programme
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Indian-origin software and robotics engineer to head NASA’s newly-established Moon to Mars Programme

[ad_1] Amit Kshatriya, a decorated Indian-American software and robotics engineer was appointed as the first head of NASA's newly-established Moon to Mars Programme that will help the agency ensure a long-term lunar presence needed to prepare for humanity's next giant leap to the Red Planet.Kshatriya will serve as NASA's first head of the office, with immediate effect, the agency announced on Thursday. The new office aims to carry out the agency's human exploration activities on the Moon and Mars for the benefit of humanity, a NASA press release said. “The golden age of exploration is happening right now, and this new office will help ensure that NASA successfully establishes a long-term lunar presence needed to prepare for humanity's next giant leap to the Red Planet," said NASA Admini...
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Red Planet Day 2022: Mind-blowing facts about Mars
28Nov By adminNo Comments
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Red Planet Day 2022: Mind-blowing facts about Mars

[ad_1] Named after the Roman God of War, Mars, which even though it has a thin atmosphere composed primarily of carbon dioxide, still holds humanity's fascination centuries after its discovery. Mars, also known as the Red Planet due to its soil's colour, is the fourth planet from the Sun and Earth's neighbour which holds the potential to possibly host the humankind some day.The humans have long tried to explore the mysteries of Mars, and Red Planet Day is annually celebrated to remember the launch of Mariner 4, the first spacecraft to arrive on Mars, on November 28, 1964. The Mariner 4 spacecraft was constructed to gather data during fly-bys and transmit that information back to Earth. The spacecraft completed a fly-by of the red planet after almost eight months of journey, on July 1...
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After asteroid, NASA looks to crash a car like craft on Mars! Here is exciting reason why
24Oct By adminNo Comments
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After asteroid, NASA looks to crash a car like craft on Mars! Here is exciting reason why

[ad_1] After crashing a spacecraft into asteroid Dimorphos, NASA wants to do the same on Mars. Know reason behind this exciting experiment. It's not like NASA has never touched down on the surface of the red planet before. NASA has successfully landed on Mars nine times so far. From cutting-edge parachutes, and massive airbags, to jetpacks, all of these have been deployed as safe carriers of spacecraft that have landed on the surface of Mars. But now, the space agency is testing out an entirely new way to land on Mars, which is to crash! In fact, NASA has just crashed a spacecraft on Asteroid Dimorphos through its successful DART mission, although the intent was to deflect the space rock even as the spacecraft itself was destroyed..On Mars, NASA has a different plan, which is ensure t...
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