NASA launched the Aqua satellite in 2002 as part of the Earth Observing System to monitor Earth’s water cycle comprehensively. Intended for a six-year mission, Aqua has far exceeded expectations, continuing to provide critical data for over two decades. This article explores Aqua’s contributions, including a recent significant observation of the Gulf of Alaska, and […]
Introduction: A Historic Beginning to 2024 The year 2024 commenced on an exhilarating note for the space industry, echoing the momentum of 2023. The launch of the Ovzon-3 satellite, the first privately-funded Swedish satellite, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, on January 3, 2024, marked a significant leap in space technology and global communication. This event, […]
A New Era in Space Exploration and Defense The United States military’s recent launch of the X-37B robotic spaceplane from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida signals a significant step forward in space exploration and defense capabilities. This seventh mission of the X-37B is historically notable as it is the first to be launched using […]
As we launch into 2024, the stellar accomplishments of the previous year still glimmer in our collective memory. Recall the daring of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx, which gracefully pirouetted with an asteroid, returning with celestial treasures? Or India’s Chandrayaan-3, which shed light on the enigmatic lunar south pole? These feats were just the beginning. The space missions […]
Introduction In an unprecedented breakthrough that is rewriting textbooks and reshaping our understanding of exoplanetary atmospheres, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered the presence of quartz crystals in the atmosphere of the distant exoplanet WASP-17b. Far from being an arbitrary discovery, the identification of these crystals changes our entire comprehension of cloud composition […]
The cosmos is a treasure trove of celestial objects, each with its own unique story and significance. Among these cosmic wonders, “433 Eros”, a near-Earth asteroid, stands out as an intriguing and enigmatic celestial body. This small, rocky world has captivated the imagination of astronomers and space enthusiasts alike, offering valuable insights into the history […]
Introduction NGC 346 is a captivating celestial object situated in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy orbiting our Milky Way galaxy. This star-forming region provides an invaluable look into the processes leading to star birth and the interactions between interstellar gas and radiation. It serves as a cosmic laboratory for a variety of phenomena […]
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 […]
For centuries, Mars was the prime part of our solar system, so let’s have a look at life on Europa. Telescopes have scrutinized the red planet for years, spacecraft have traveled its orbit, and rovers have combed its terrain, but still, no conclusive evidence of life on Europa has been found. Scientists are shifting their […]
News: The Vulcan Centaur launch schedule proceeded with the necessary test. The next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) recently made a significant advancement toward its initial launch. If you are wondering what is the Vulcan Centaur’s launch date, then it is recently launched on the evening of June 7. As we all know […]