NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston has unveiled a virtual Mars habitat where four non-astronaut volunteers will spend a year preparing for human missions. The 160-square-meter habitat simulates Martian environmental constraints and allows the crew to work with limited resources, be isolated, and experience equipment failures. Volunteers will do simulated spacewalks, robotics, exercise, habitat care, […]
The “Juice mission” (Jupiter Icy moons Explorer) is an exciting and ambitious project by the European Space Agency (ESA) to explore Jupiter and its three icy moons – Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto – in depth. With a launch date set for April 13, 2023, the mission aims to explore these moons and gain insights into […]
Does it seem like we’re the only living beings in the universe? This is a topic that has captivated us for centuries. The Perseverance rover, developed by NASA, has brought us one step closer to figuring it out. The Perseverance spacecraft was scheduled to launch in July 2020 to find evidence of past Martian life, […]
The cosmos is a realm filled with numerous celestial phenomena, and one of the most intriguing among them is the Dark Nebula. Unlike their more famous counterparts, the bright, glowing emission nebulae, dark nebulae are more enigmatic, cloaking themselves in veils of gas and dust. They don’t produce their own light; instead, they are identified […]
The Allure of the Northern Lights in 2024 The spectacle of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, has always captivated many. But as we approach 2024, the allure is about to become even more breathtaking. Due to increasing solar activity, the next 18 months leading into 2024 promise a once-in-a-lifetime celestial display of the Northern […]
Kerr Black Holes: A Complete Guide Let’s talk about Kerr black holes, the universe’s spinning marvels. Discovered by Roy Kerr in 1963, these black holes have quite a unique character. Instead of just a point singularity at the center, they feature a ring-shaped one. That’s right—a ring! And don’t get us started on the ergosphere, […]
The scientific community recently found a new planet called TOI-733b. It is situated 245 light-years away from Earth. It’s a bit smaller than Earth but has a unique feature – its atmosphere. Lost Atmosphere & Oceanic World: Experts have two possible explanations for this planet. First, it might have lost its atmosphere, or second, it […]
News: NASA has been at the forefront of developing technology of virtual reality on space for almost as long as it has been a concept. The Virtual world on space has experienced a revival since the clunky headsets of the 1990s. Currently, several well-known businesses employ VR for virtual chat rooms and immersive video games, […]
Introduction NGC 6946, officially named the Fireworks Galaxy, stands as a breathtaking illustration of an intermediate spiral galaxy, positioned at the celestial boundary between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus. This galaxy discovered by William Herschel in 1798 has captivated astronomers and space enthusiasts alike with its vibrant appearance and fascinating characteristics. In this article, we […]
On August 21, Roscosmos which is Russia’s space agency, estimated the impact location of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. On August 22, the LRO Camera and Mission Operations teams sent commands to the LRO spacecraft to capture images of the site. They started this sequence at 2:15 p.m. EDT on August 24 and finished around 6:12 p.m. […]