ESA Hera Probe Captures Rare Views During Mars Flyby The European Space Agency (ESA) has released remarkable images captured by its ESA Hera space probe during a recent Mars flyby. The event occurred on March 12, with the images unveiled the following day in Darmstadt, Germany. Mars Flyby Sets Hera on Path to Asteroids Hera’s close approach to Mars was not just for observation. The flyby gave the probe a crucial gravitational boost. This manoeuvre, often called a “slingshot,” is designed to send Hera toward its main mission targets—the asteroids Dimorphos and Didymos. Ian Carnelli, who manages the Hera mission…
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Interactive Droids Steal the Show Real-life droids from the Star Wars franchise captivated audiences at Nvidia’s annual software developer conference in San Jose, California, on Wednesday (March 19). Disney showcased two lifelike droids that can walk, dance, and express emotions, allowing attendees to interact with them at the Nvidia booth in the San Jose Convention Center. Moritz Baecher, a 44-year-old robotics researcher for Disney, highlighted the droids’ expressive abilities. “It can express happiness, it dances, but it can also express that it’s shy at the moment… It’s these emotions – it’s sort of a fully complete character that we were…
Technical Issue Delays NASA and SpaceX Rocket Launch NASA and SpaceX postponed the launch of a replacement crew to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday. The mission was expected to pave the way for the long-awaited return of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded in space for nine months. The launch, set to take place from Florida, was halted due to a hydraulic system issue with a ground support clamp arm for the Falcon 9 rocket, NASA stated. Teams are now working to resolve the issue, with a new target launch set for no…
How Space Travel Affects the Human Body The human body is not naturally designed for space travel. Exposure to microgravity, high-energy radiation, and other space-related factors causes significant physiological changes. These changes can impact astronauts’ health, especially during long-duration missions. Here’s a closer look at how spaceflight affects human health and the challenges astronauts face. Why Is Space Travel Hard on the Human Body? Human bodies have evolved to function under Earth’s gravity, atmospheric composition, and radiation levels. In space, these conditions change dramatically, placing stress on the body. According to Afshin Beheshti, director of the Center for Space Biomedicine…
A Historic Night at Vandenberg Space Force Base A spectacular launch lit up the skies over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH missions into space. The liftoff, which took place on March 11 at 11:10 p.m. EST (0310 March 12 GMT), marked a major milestone for both projects. The atmosphere was electric as mission control celebrated, onlookers cheered, and the scientists behind these missions expressed a mix of relief and excitement. “I am so happy that we’re finally in space!” said Farah Alibay, lead flight system engineer for SPHEREx…
SpaceX Starship Fails During Test Mission SpaceX Starship fails, suffers another setback on Thursday (March 6) when it lost contact with its Starship rocket in space. The mission, which aimed to demonstrate satellite deployment, ended in failure. This marks the company’s second consecutive Starship failure this year. SpaceX Starship Fails, Breaks Apart Over South Florida and the Bahamas Videos circulating on social media captured debris streaking across the skies near South Florida and the Bahamas. The breakup occurred after a SpaceX live stream showed the Starship upper stage tumbling uncontrollably. The loss of contact ultimately sealed the mission’s failure. Launch…
Global Air Quality Crisis: Air Pollution Levels Remain Critically High Only seven countries met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality guidelines in 2024, according to data released on Tuesday. Researchers have warned that tackling global smog will become even more difficult following the United States’ decision to shut down its international air quality monitoring programme. Chad and Bangladesh recorded the highest pollution levels, with smog concentrations exceeding WHO standards by more than 15 times. The data, compiled by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir, highlighted significant challenges in global air quality crisis. Limited Countries Achieve Safe Air Quality Levels…
Scientists Struggle to Save Endangered Ocelots in the US In a race against time, scientists are working to revive the dwindling ocelots population in the United States. With fewer than 100 of these wild cats left in two small breeding populations in South Texas, researchers are turning to fertility treatments and conservation efforts to ensure their survival. Declining Numbers and the Role of Human Impact Ocelots once roamed the southwestern US in large numbers, but habitat loss, urban expansion, and hunting have driven them to near extinction. Listed as an endangered species in 1982, the US population is now restricted…
Shenzhou-19 Crew Advances Scientific Research Aboard Tiangong Space Station The crew of China’s Shenzhou-19 mission has been actively conducting scientific experiments and station maintenance aboard the Tiangong space station. According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), the astronauts completed environmental monitoring, equipment inspections, and multiple research tasks last week. Shenzhou-19 Conducting Groundbreaking Brainwave and Motor Control Experiments The astronauts utilised electroencephalogram (EEG) equipment to gather data for various experiments. This research aims to help scientists understand the effects of gravity on visual motion processing and assess how brainwave music can regulate inhibitory control functions during extended space missions. Additionally,…
NASA astronauts’ Extended Stay Due to Starliner Technical Issues NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth on March 16 after an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA officials confirmed on March 7. The two astronauts, who flew to the ISS in June as the first crew aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, were initially scheduled to return after just one week. However, technical problems with the spacecraft led to a much longer mission. Their return has been contingent on the arrival of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, which will transport Crew-10’s four-person…