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    Asteroid 2023 VD6 Closing in on Earth – NASA’s Latest Report

    NASA’s Alert on Asteroid 2023 VD6 NASA has warned about a giant 500-foot asteroid, designated as Asteroid 2023 VD6, rapidly approaching Earth. This asteroid, comparable in size to a 50-story building, is moving towards Earth at high speed, clocking at approximately 55,680 kilometers per hour. How Close Will Asteroid 2023 VD6 Come to Earth? It […]

    Starlink Satellite Train: The Future of Internet Connectivity

    In recent years, the concept of the Starlink Satellite Train has been at the forefront of conversations about global internet connectivity. This innovative project, spearheaded by SpaceX, Elon Musk’s private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet coverage across the globe. As of my last update in January 2022, over […]

    Solar Orbiter and Parker Probe, a Comparison in Two

    Solar Orbiter and Parker solar probe are two programs by NASA intended to analyze the atmospheric situations at the Sun. What were the objectives of the Parker solar probe? NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe on its quest, along with the ESA solar orbiter, to investigate the Sun within close vicinity. The moniker Parker Solar […]

    Indonesia’s Satria-1, High-Speed Connectivity for Archipelago

    TAMPA, Fla. The solar panels on Indonesia’s Satria-1 internet satellite were switched on after it was placed into a special orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket over the weekend, according to the company that built it, Thales Alenia Space, on June 19. Satria-1 Towards Special Orbit Thales Alenia Space spokeswoman Sandrine Bielecki said it […]

    Handing over European Service Module for Artemis II

    Anthony Thirkettle, who serves as the European Service Module production manager for ESA, and Howard Hu at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, executed the handover of the necessary hardware.   Dependence of Artemis on European Service Module for Two Week Journey This momentous event took place in the presence of one of the […]

    BepiColombo Mission braces for third Mercury flyby

    News: The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission project is preparing for its next close flyby of Mercury on June 19. It will be about 236 km above the planet’s surface at that time. Solar Electric Operations for BepiColombo Third’s FlyBy  This is the third of six flybys that ESA’s spacecraft control team is leading BepiColombo mission through […]

    Are Artemis astronauts hopeful for microbial life on moon?

    NASA has recently done some research on the complex structure of the moon and found out that there is microbial life on moon. But, how did NASA come to this news? Let’s find out! As we all know that the moon is a lifeless place in comparison to Earth. Without any evidence of life, glistening […]

    NASA Seeks Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services for Artemis Missions

    To investigate the south polar region of the Moon during Artemis missions, NASA is looking for industry proposals for a next-generation LTV (Lunar Terrain Vehicle). This LTV will enable humans to travel further and carry out more science than ever before. The Artemis crew will use the LTV to explore and sample more of the […]

    Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch on April 30 After Previous Aborted Attempt!

    Late on Friday (April 28), a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with three satellites failed its attempt to launch. SpaceX called off the launch of its heavy-lift Falcon Heavy rocket at 8:26 p.m. EDT (00:26 GMT) from Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Although the rocket’s 27 first-stage engines—nine on each of its […]

    Ingenuity Helicopter by NASA captures glorious view of Mars

    NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has been making waves on Mars with its successful flights and groundbreaking images. The helicopter’s recent accomplishment involved ascending 40 feet above the Martian terrain and taking a stunning view of an alien landscape. Let’s take a closer look at the details that were revealed in this magnificent image. The View from […]