A glob of plasma and radiation that was blasted by an unexplained explosion on the sun's far side is expected to crash with Mars. According to researchers, if the solar storm strikes the Red Planet, it may cause weak UV auroras and even shred a portion of the Martian atmosphere.

After moon, India aims for the sun

NASA has recently unveiled a series of images taken by the James Webb Telescope the new images capture the complex details of the sky.

Humanity's most powerful eye in the sky: James Webb telescope clicks new images of whirlpool galaxy

A new end-to-end communication system is set to be launched. NASA is all set to demonstrate this new form of communication. It claims to be more efficient than conventional systems currently in use on the ISS.

NASA to test two-way, end-to-end laser relay system from International Space Station

<p>James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), humanity's most powerful 'eye in the sky' yet is casting a fresh look at the Universe we've gazed at for centuries. It may seem to us that it is clicking pictures that we have already clicked. But these seemingly repeat pictures are literally in fresh 'light'.</p>

<p>Among the latest to hit our ever-busy social media timelines is an infrared pic of the 'Whirlpool Galaxy'. This galaxy is also known as M51 or NGC 5194.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The galaxy has been clicked before of course. The trusty, old Hubble Space Telescope has captured the marvellous glory of the galaxy before this. But the JWST has captured the latest image in infrared light.</p>

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<p>The Whirlpool Galaxy, as its name suggests, resembles a whirlpool. Just like flow of water when it is exiting a bathtub. The latest image has been taken by NIRCam and MIRI instruments of James Webb Space Telescope.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NASA image shows the warm dust that is concentrated along the galaxy's spiral arms. It is visible as dark red spots.</p>

<p>The bright areas along the arms are where the stars are forming. These regions lead to blue and white central ones.</p>

<p>The areas with orange and yellow areas represent regions of ionized gas which are created by recently formed star clusters.</p>

<p>Additionally, the image reveals cavernous black 'bubbles' through which we can see through the galaxy and can even witness stars that are shining behind it.</p>

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<p>The Whirlpool Galaxy is 31 million light-years away from us and lies in the Constellation Canes Venatici.</p>

<p>James Webb telescope is observing M51 galaxy as part of a series of observations called Feedback in Emerging extrAgalactic Star clusTers, or FEAST.</p>

<p>According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the FEAST observations were designed to "shed light on the interplay between stellar feedback and star formation in environments outside of our own galaxy, the Milky Way."</p>

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James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), humanity's most powerful 'eye in the sky' yet is casting a fresh look at the Universe we've gazed at for centuries. It may seem to us that it is clicking pictures that we have already clicked. But these seemingly repeat pictures are literally in fresh 'light'. Among the latest to hit our ever-busy social media timelines is an infrared pic of the 'Whirlpool Galaxy'. This galaxy is also known as M51 or NGC 5194. The galaxy has been clicked before of course. The trusty, old Hubble Space Telescope has captured the marvellous glory of the galaxy before this. But the JWST has captured the latest image in infrared light. Watch | Chandrayaan-3: Why is Pragyan rover hunting for hydrogen near Moon's south pole? × The Whirlpool Galaxy, as its name suggests, resembles a whirlpool. Just like flow of water when it is exiting a bathtub. The latest image has been taken by NIRCam and MIRI instruments of James Webb Space Telescope. The NASA image shows the warm dust that is concentrated along the galaxy's spiral arms. It is visible as dark red spots. The bright areas along the arms are where the stars are forming. These regions lead to blue and white central ones. The areas with orange and yellow areas represent regions of ionized gas which are created by recently formed star clusters. Additionally, the image reveals cavernous black 'bubbles' through which we can see through the galaxy and can even witness stars that are shining behind it. Also Read | Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan 'frolicking in the yards of Chandamama'. Watch! The Whirlpool Galaxy is 31 million light-years away from us and lies in the Constellation Canes Venatici. James Webb telescope is observing M51 galaxy as part of a series of observations called Feedback in Emerging extrAgalactic Star clusTers, or FEAST. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the FEAST observations were designed to "shed light on the interplay between stellar feedback and star formation in environments outside of our own galaxy, the Milky Way." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

NASA's James Webb telescope clicks brilliant new image of Whirlpool Galaxy

India made history on August 23, with Chandrayaan-3 landing successfully on the moon's south pole. For more perspective on how this impacts and helps India's emerging private space sector WION's correspondence Sidharth MP spoke to Pawan Goenka.

Make in India gets shot in the arm as ISRO breaks new ground: Pawan Goenka

The Dragon spacecraft, a joint venture between NASA and SpaceX, has launched, transporting four men to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew of the Crew-7 mission, which also comprises the Russian Konstantin Borisov, Satoshi Furukawa, and Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, is led by American Jasmin Moghbeli.

NASA, SpaceX launch sends four astronauts from four countries to ISS

NASA is exploring the potential for a supersonic jet that could take commercial passengers from London to New York in 90 minutes.

NASA's supersonic passenger flights are getting closer

<p>NASA is developing a supersonic aircraft that will outpace the speed of sound and achieve nearly double the speed of Concorde&nbsp;— a supersonic airliner that can fly faster than the speed of sound.</p>

<p>Such supersonic aircraft would reportedly enable flights between New York and London in less than one and a half hours.</p>

<p>Currently, flights to New York take around eight to nine hours, but NASA's breakthrough promises significantly swifter travel times.</p>

<h2><strong>London to New York in less than 90 minutes: What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The potential journey times could be up to four times quicker than the current duration for flights between New York City and London.</p>

<p>In theory, this supersonic aircraft could attain speeds ranging from 1,535 to 3,045 miles per hour at sea level, a substantial leap from the approximately 600 mph speed of conventional commercial aeroplanes.</p>

<h2><strong>Does NASA have any commercial partners in the programme?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes.</p>

<p>Major aviation companies like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and GE Aerospace are partnering with NASA to design concept vehicles that are not restricted by proprietary constraints.</p>

<p>The new aircraft models are anticipated to achieve speeds between Mach 2 and Mach 4, surpassing contemporary planes that operate at around 80 per cent of the speed of sound.</p>

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<p>The Concorde, known for its top cruising speed of 1,354 mph or Mach 2.04, once completed its fastest transatlantic journey in 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 59 seconds on February 7, 1996, flying from New York to London.</p>

<h2><strong>Is there a demand for such high-speed flights?</strong></h2>

<p>NASA's research indicates a demand for high-speed flights, yet supersonic flight bans over land in the US and other countries would confine these aircraft to overwater routes, including popular North Atlantic and Pacific paths.</p>

<p>NASA's Quesst mission seeks to overcome this obstacle with its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, aiming to establish supersonic travel over land.</p>

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<p>The latest studies aim to update technological roadmaps and recognise additional research requirements for a broader range of high speeds.</p>

<p>NASA's Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) is advancing to the next phase of high-speed travel exploration, recently awarding two 12-month contracts to firms for design and roadmap development.</p>

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NASA is developing a supersonic aircraft that will outpace the speed of sound and achieve nearly double the speed of Concorde — a supersonic airliner that can fly faster than the speed of sound.

NASA is developing a supersonic aircraft that will outpace the speed of sound and achieve nearly double the speed of Concorde — a supersonic airliner that can fly faster than the speed of sound. Such supersonic aircraft would reportedly enable flights between New York and London in less than one and a half hours. Currently, flights to New York take around eight to nine hours, but NASA's breakthrough promises significantly swifter travel times. London to New York in less than 90 minutes: What does it mean? The potential journey times could be up to four times quicker than the current duration for flights between New York City and London. In theory, this supersonic aircraft could attain speeds ranging from 1,535 to 3,045 miles per hour at sea level, a substantial leap from the approximately 600 mph speed of conventional commercial aeroplanes. Does NASA have any commercial partners in the programme? Yes. Major aviation companies like Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and GE Aerospace are partnering with NASA to design concept vehicles that are not restricted by proprietary constraints. The new aircraft models are anticipated to achieve speeds between Mach 2 and Mach 4, surpassing contemporary planes that operate at around 80 per cent of the speed of sound. Also read | Ultrafast air travel soon? NASA's supersonic X-59 and suborbital rockets lead the way The Concorde, known for its top cruising speed of 1,354 mph or Mach 2.04, once completed its fastest transatlantic journey in 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 59 seconds on February 7, 1996, flying from New York to London. Is there a demand for such high-speed flights? NASA's research indicates a demand for high-speed flights, yet supersonic flight bans over land in the US and other countries would confine these aircraft to overwater routes, including popular North Atlantic and Pacific paths. NASA's Quesst mission seeks to overcome this obstacle with its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, aiming to establish supersonic travel over land. Also watch | Gravitas: Nasa set to test its first supersonic commercial flight × The latest studies aim to update technological roadmaps and recognise additional research requirements for a broader range of high speeds. NASA's Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) is advancing to the next phase of high-speed travel exploration, recently awarding two 12-month contracts to firms for design and roadmap development. These roadmaps will delve into air travel possibilities, delineate risks and challenges, and pinpoint necessary technologies to realize travel at Mach 2 and beyond. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Four astronauts from four nations and space agencies embarked on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This venture, named Crew-7, began its journey atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:27 am ET on Saturday, media reports said.&nbsp;The Crew-7 mission features a diverse team of astronauts, Jasmin Moghbeli from NASA, Andreas Mogensen from the European Space Agency, Satoshi Furukawa representing the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Russian cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov of Roscosmos.</p>

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<p>Riding aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance capsule, these four space explorers commenced a mission projected to last over six months.</p>

<h2><strong>Station docking</strong></h2>

<p>Following a flawless launch, the Crew Dragon capsule detached from the Falcon 9 rocket and embarked on its autonomous journey toward the ISS which orbits approximately 220 nautical miles above Earth’s surface.</p>

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<p>Over the course of about 24 hours, the spacecraft will meticulously manoeuvre&nbsp;its way to the space station. The docking of the Crew-7 astronauts with the ISS is anticipated at around 8:39 am ET on Sunday.</p>

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<p>Crew-7, the eighth flight facilitated by NASA and SpaceX as part of the commercial crew program, showcases the most globally diverse crew in SpaceX's history.</p>

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<p>“We are extremely proud — and I know I personally am humbled — to be a member of this incredible crew, where if you look at our four patches you’ll see a different nation’s flag on each one,” Moghbeli said adding, “We hope this represents what we can accomplish when we work together in unity and cooperate together. And we think this really is what the International Space Station is all about.”</p>

<h2><strong>Scientific exploration</strong></h2>

<p>During their 190-day stay aboard the ISS, the Crew-7 members will undertake an array of experiments and studies. Their research encompasses investigations into the removal of microorganisms from space station vents, the impact of microgravity on sleep patterns, the formation of biofilms in wastewater to find ways to recycle water and other significant scientific inquiries.</p>

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<p>“This is something I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember,” Moghbeli said at a news conference.</p>

<p>“One of the things I’m most excited about is looking back at our beautiful planet. Everyone I’ve talked to who has flown already has said that was kind of a life-changing perspective," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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Four astronauts from four nations and space agencies embarked on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This venture, named Crew-7, began its journey atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:27 am ET on Saturday, media reports said.

Four astronauts from four nations and space agencies embarked on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This venture, named Crew-7, began its journey atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:27 am ET on Saturday, media reports said. The Crew-7 mission features a diverse team of astronauts, Jasmin Moghbeli from NASA, Andreas Mogensen from the European Space Agency, Satoshi Furukawa representing the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Russian cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov of Roscosmos. Also Read | With massive compensation for flyers, Saudi Arabia brings new aviation rules to combat flight disruptions Riding aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance capsule, these four space explorers commenced a mission projected to last over six months. Station docking Following a flawless launch, the Crew Dragon capsule detached from the Falcon 9 rocket and embarked on its autonomous journey toward the ISS which orbits approximately 220 nautical miles above Earth’s surface. We have liftoff! Endurance ascends to space. Next stop for #Crew7: the @Space_Station. pic.twitter.com/UW5Db3HH7C — NASA (@NASA) August 26, 2023 × Over the course of about 24 hours, the spacecraft will meticulously manoeuvre its way to the space station. The docking of the Crew-7 astronauts with the ISS is anticipated at around 8:39 am ET on Sunday. Also Read | Second aircraft linked to Prigozhin had no connection to Wagner: Report Crew-7, the eighth flight facilitated by NASA and SpaceX as part of the commercial crew program, showcases the most globally diverse crew in SpaceX's history. After second stage separation, @SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft with the four members of #Crew7 aboard is in orbit and set to arrive at the @Space_Station on Sun., Aug. 27. Commander @AstroJaws thanked all those who prepared the crew and spacecraft for flight: pic.twitter.com/pHgZD0GA6T — NASA (@NASA) August 26, 2023 × “We are extremely proud — and I know I personally am humbled — to be a member of this incredible crew, where if you look at our four patches you’ll see a different nation’s flag on each one,” Moghbeli said adding, “We hope this represents what we can accomplish when we work together in unity and cooperate together. And we think this really is what the International Space Station is all about.” Scientific exploration During their 190-day stay aboard the ISS, the Crew-7 members will undertake an array of experiments and studies. Their research encompasses investigations into the removal of microorganisms from space station vents, the impact of microgravity on sleep patterns, the formation of biofilms in wastewater to find ways to recycle water and other significant scientific inquiries. Watch | Ex-French president faces corruption charges × “This is something I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember,” Moghbeli said at a news conference. “One of the things I’m most excited about is looking back at our beautiful planet. Everyone I’ve talked to who has flown already has said that was kind of a life-changing perspective," she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 mission takes off! Takes four astronauts to ISS aboard Falcon 9

Four astronauts — representing four nations and space agencies across the globe — launched aboard a SpaceX rocket toward the International Space Station, kicking off a mission expected to last more than six months.

SpaceX launches truly international astronaut team on Crew-7 flight to space station for NASA

A successful launch to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:27 a.m. EDT on Saturday, August 26, put a crew of four from four different nations in orbit.

NASA sends four astronauts to international space station

<p>NASA and SpaceX are all set to re-attempt sending the next crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mission which has been dubbed Crew-7 will be launched on Saturday. Here's all you need to know about it.</p>

<h2><strong>Crew 7</strong></h2>

<p>The crew-7 mission will include four astronauts: Jasmin Moghbeli from the USA who will command the mission, Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, Satoshi Furukawa of Japan and Konstantin Borisov of Russia.</p>

<p>Lift-off as per the news agency report is planned for Saturday (August 26th), at 3:27 am (07:27 GMT) from Florida's NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. Sunday (August 27th) has been designated as the backup opportunity.</p>

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<p>Crew-7 is&nbsp;the seventh routine mission to the International Space Station for Elon Musk's SpaceX. The first mission happened back in 2020.</p>

<p>The crew members will join seven colleagues who are aboard the ISS. After a few days, the previous occupants, who reached the orbital platform with Crew-6 mission, will leave for Earth.</p>

<h2><strong>Experiments in Space</strong></h2>

<p>The crew will spend six months aboard the&nbsp;orbital platform, and will carry out science experiments. Among these&nbsp;experiments is one which will have them&nbsp;collecting samples during a spacewalk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This, as per AFP, will help determine whether the ISS releases microorganisms through its life support system vents, and will help scientists understand if these microorganisms can survive and reproduce in space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another important experiment the ISS crew will undertake includes the assessment of physiological differences between sleep on Earth and in space.</p>

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<p>Borisov, who will be embarking on his first ever space mission, said: "I'm looking forward to coping with all the tasks. This is a very interesting profession: you are preparing for something that you haven't tried yet, and you really want to do it well."</p>

<p>This is also Moghbeli's first space mission. During a media call last month, the American astronaut said, "This is something I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember."</p>

<p>"One of the things I'm most excited about is looking back at our beautiful planet," she said, adding, "Everyone who I've talked to who has flown already has said that was a life-changing perspective -- and also floating around in space, it seems really fun."</p>

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NASA and SpaceX are all set to re-attempt sending the next crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission which has been dubbed Crew-7 will be launched on Saturday.

NASA and SpaceX are all set to re-attempt sending the next crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission which has been dubbed Crew-7 will be launched on Saturday. Here's all you need to know about it. Crew 7 The crew-7 mission will include four astronauts: Jasmin Moghbeli from the USA who will command the mission, Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, Satoshi Furukawa of Japan and Konstantin Borisov of Russia. Lift-off as per the news agency report is planned for Saturday (August 26th), at 3:27 am (07:27 GMT) from Florida's NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. Sunday (August 27th) has been designated as the backup opportunity. Also read | Pakistan finally congratulates India for Chandrayaan-3 success, China still mum Crew-7 is the seventh routine mission to the International Space Station for Elon Musk's SpaceX. The first mission happened back in 2020. The crew members will join seven colleagues who are aboard the ISS. After a few days, the previous occupants, who reached the orbital platform with Crew-6 mission, will leave for Earth. Experiments in Space The crew will spend six months aboard the orbital platform, and will carry out science experiments. Among these experiments is one which will have them collecting samples during a spacewalk. This, as per AFP, will help determine whether the ISS releases microorganisms through its life support system vents, and will help scientists understand if these microorganisms can survive and reproduce in space. Another important experiment the ISS crew will undertake includes the assessment of physiological differences between sleep on Earth and in space. Also read | Out of this world: Scientists have found who should NOT go to Mars Borisov, who will be embarking on his first ever space mission, said: "I'm looking forward to coping with all the tasks. This is a very interesting profession: you are preparing for something that you haven't tried yet, and you really want to do it well." This is also Moghbeli's first space mission. During a media call last month, the American astronaut said, "This is something I've wanted to do for as long as I can remember." "One of the things I'm most excited about is looking back at our beautiful planet," she said, adding, "Everyone who I've talked to who has flown already has said that was a life-changing perspective -- and also floating around in space, it seems really fun." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>NASA scientist Dr Michelle Thaller proposed an interesting theory that hints at the existence of aliens on Venus, a planet that faces&nbsp;scorching 475°C (900°F) temperatures and remains enveloped in a thick acidic atmosphere.<br />
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However, as per claims by Dr&nbsp;Thaller, the aliens are most likely hiding&nbsp;on Venus and are staying there amid conditions that are unbearable for humans.<br />
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The new theory was proposed by Dr. Michelle Thaller, who works as a research scientist at the US-based Goddard Space Flight Centre.<br />
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She stated that “possible signs of life” were already noticed within the carbon-dioxide-filled atmosphere, and added that she is certain about the existence of life somewhere.</p>

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<p>“We see possible signs of life in the atmosphere of Venus,” said Dr. Thaller, in an interview with The Sun. “I never expected Venus. Venus is now one where we see something in the atmosphere that looks very much like it could be produced by bacteria,” he added.</p>

<h2>Humans cannot survive on Venus</h2>

<p>Venus has been often called 'Earth's twin' because of its similar structure and size. However, their conditions cannot be further apart, as astronomers say it is impossible for human beings to survive on Venus.<br />
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Professor Dominic Papineau, who works as an astrobiologist at the University College of London, feels that the views of Dr. Thaller are 'difficult to realistically hypothesise'.<br />
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“For life-related chemical reactions to take place, liquid water is necessary. Hence, to find extraterrestrial life, we need to find liquid water, and to find extraterrestrial fossils requires looking for sedimentary rocks that were associated with liquid water in the past,” said the professor, while speaking to MailOnline.</p>

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<p>“This makes life on Venus today difficult to realistically hypothesise, because its surface is too hot, although Venus might have had liquid water in its past. A problem with a possible fossil record on Venus however is the widespread volcanism that appears to have covered most of the surface in the last few hundreds of millions of years,” Professor Papineau said.<br />
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However, both Professor Papineau and Dr Thaller agreed that the solar system's icy moons can also be sites of potential microbial life. NASA suggested that our solar system has 290 'traditional Moons', which excludes 462 smaller asteroids and minor planets.<br />
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“More likely we could find extraterrestrial life and/or fossils on Mars and in the icy moons of the outer solar system,” said Professor Papineau.<br />
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“This is because liquid water exists on those planetary bodies, including within ice at the Martian south pole. Mars and icy moons also have a geological record that might preserve fossils,” he added.</p>

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NASA scientist Dr Michelle Thaller proposed an interesting theory that hints at the existence of aliens on Venus, a planet that faces scorching 475°C (900°F) temperatures and remains enveloped in a thick acidic atmosphere.

NASA scientist Dr Michelle Thaller proposed an interesting theory that hints at the existence of aliens on Venus, a planet that faces scorching 475°C (900°F) temperatures and remains enveloped in a thick acidic atmosphere. However, as per claims by Dr Thaller, the aliens are most likely hiding on Venus and are staying there amid conditions that are unbearable for humans. The new theory was proposed by Dr. Michelle Thaller, who works as a research scientist at the US-based Goddard Space Flight Centre. She stated that “possible signs of life” were already noticed within the carbon-dioxide-filled atmosphere, and added that she is certain about the existence of life somewhere. ALSO READ | Do aliens exist? Response to a message sent 40 years back holds the answer “We see possible signs of life in the atmosphere of Venus,” said Dr. Thaller, in an interview with The Sun. “I never expected Venus. Venus is now one where we see something in the atmosphere that looks very much like it could be produced by bacteria,” he added. Humans cannot survive on Venus Venus has been often called 'Earth's twin' because of its similar structure and size. However, their conditions cannot be further apart, as astronomers say it is impossible for human beings to survive on Venus. Professor Dominic Papineau, who works as an astrobiologist at the University College of London, feels that the views of Dr. Thaller are 'difficult to realistically hypothesise'. “For life-related chemical reactions to take place, liquid water is necessary. Hence, to find extraterrestrial life, we need to find liquid water, and to find extraterrestrial fossils requires looking for sedimentary rocks that were associated with liquid water in the past,” said the professor, while speaking to MailOnline. WATCH | UFOs and aliens: What's the truth? “This makes life on Venus today difficult to realistically hypothesise, because its surface is too hot, although Venus might have had liquid water in its past. A problem with a possible fossil record on Venus however is the widespread volcanism that appears to have covered most of the surface in the last few hundreds of millions of years,” Professor Papineau said. However, both Professor Papineau and Dr Thaller agreed that the solar system's icy moons can also be sites of potential microbial life. NASA suggested that our solar system has 290 'traditional Moons', which excludes 462 smaller asteroids and minor planets. “More likely we could find extraterrestrial life and/or fossils on Mars and in the icy moons of the outer solar system,” said Professor Papineau. “This is because liquid water exists on those planetary bodies, including within ice at the Martian south pole. Mars and icy moons also have a geological record that might preserve fossils,” he added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Alien life in our solar system? NASA scientist says this planet most likely houses extraterrestrials

The whole world was waiting for this and finally, it is here. The Indian Space Research Organization has shared videos of Vikram Lander.

Chandrayaan-3: Rover's visuals released

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<p>Mars is a perfect inspiration for science fiction stories. It's recognisable and well-studied, yet it's also unique and far enough away to entice fantastical experiences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hollywood has created several science fiction movies about a man going to Mars. <em>The Martian</em> is the closest movie that attempts to explain the problems humans will have while exploring the red planet. However, it ignores space radiation, the most challenging subject that astronauts face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 has landed on the moon, and people are already excited about India's upcoming missions. Among the ideas, the mission to send a man to Mars remains on the top.</p>

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<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Mars Orbiter Mission in 2013. NASA also launched Perseverance, a small robotic helicopter Ingenuity, and associated delivery systems as part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program. While India and several other nations are working on various projects around Mars, no one has been able to send a human to the red planet.</p>

<p>SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claims he will transport 1 million people to Mars by 2050. However, NASA scientist Dr Michelle Thaller explained that with the current technology, it is impossible to protect the astronauts travelling to Mars because the radiation from the solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME) will kill human beings long before they reach.</p>

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<p>Normal radiation exists in space. The ozone layer in the earth's stratosphere protects us by absorbing all the radiation. However, it expands multifold when a solar flare erupts on the Sun or a CME sweeps over an area in space.</p>

<p>A recent discovery found a correlation between the dying clouds of Neptune and rising solar activity. If the Sun can impact Neptune, the farthest planet in our solar system, it can affect a spacecraft between Earth and Mars, Dr Thaller told The US Sun. The radiation can cause radiation poisoning, various types of cancer, degenerative and genetic disorders, and even death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA astronaut Stan Love told The US Sun that there's simply no chance of creating a human colony on Mars by 2050 until we discover a new technology that can protect us against deadly radiation.</p>

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Mars is a perfect inspiration for science fiction stories. It's recognisable and well-studied, yet it's also unique and far enough away to entice fantastical experiences.

Mars is a perfect inspiration for science fiction stories. It's recognisable and well-studied, yet it's also unique and far enough away to entice fantastical experiences. Hollywood has created several science fiction movies about a man going to Mars. The Martian is the closest movie that attempts to explain the problems humans will have while exploring the red planet. However, it ignores space radiation, the most challenging subject that astronauts face. Chandrayaan-3 has landed on the moon, and people are already excited about India's upcoming missions. Among the ideas, the mission to send a man to Mars remains on the top. ALSO READ | 'India is on the moon': ISRO chief S Somanath celebrates Chandrayaan-3's triumph on lunar landing The Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Mars Orbiter Mission in 2013. NASA also launched Perseverance, a small robotic helicopter Ingenuity, and associated delivery systems as part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program. While India and several other nations are working on various projects around Mars, no one has been able to send a human to the red planet. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claims he will transport 1 million people to Mars by 2050. However, NASA scientist Dr Michelle Thaller explained that with the current technology, it is impossible to protect the astronauts travelling to Mars because the radiation from the solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CME) will kill human beings long before they reach. ALSO READ | Digital avatar, AI tech enable paralysed woman to speak Normal radiation exists in space. The ozone layer in the earth's stratosphere protects us by absorbing all the radiation. However, it expands multifold when a solar flare erupts on the Sun or a CME sweeps over an area in space. A recent discovery found a correlation between the dying clouds of Neptune and rising solar activity. If the Sun can impact Neptune, the farthest planet in our solar system, it can affect a spacecraft between Earth and Mars, Dr Thaller told The US Sun. The radiation can cause radiation poisoning, various types of cancer, degenerative and genetic disorders, and even death. NASA astronaut Stan Love told The US Sun that there's simply no chance of creating a human colony on Mars by 2050 until we discover a new technology that can protect us against deadly radiation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

It's nearly impossible to send manned mission to Mars, NASA scientist explains why

It is one of India's most ambitious space missions the race to land on the moon. India is set to make history by joining the elite space Club of Nations to land on the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan-3 mission: Pragyan rover deployed

India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman S Somanath gave an address after the landing and said, 'India is on the moon'.

Chandrayaan-3: India achieves historic feat days after Russia's Luna-25 crashed

CHANDRAYAAN-3: Vikram lander makes successful landing on moon. PM Modi congratulated the country on the historic moment.

Chandrayaan-3 craft lands on the moon

Chandrayaan-3: Vikram emerges victorious, achieves soft landing on the moon

Chandrayaan-3: India becomes fourth nation to land on lunar surface

Chandrayaan-3: One step for ISRO, a giant leap for humanity

Upon Chandrayaan-3's successful landing, Prime Minister Modi declared, "We are witnesses to the new flight of the new India; new history has been written." The South Pole of the moon has never been reached by any nation. The third lunar mission from ISRO, Chandrayaan-3, made a soft landing on the moon. "With the hard work of our scientists we have reached there," adds PM Modi. India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman S Somanath gave an address after the landing and said, 'India is on the moon'.

Chandrayaan-3: India is the first nation to land on moon's south pole

Just a few hours from now Chandrayaan-3 is expected to attempt a soft landing near the Southern Pole and now the world is waiting with baited breath. Let's revisit what went wrong in the last leg of Chandrayaan-2.

India's lunar mission: Looking back at what went wrong with India's second lunar mission

In this space competition, India hopes to win this week by landing first on the Moon's South Pole is not just about science and status but about money as well India is opening its space sector to foreign investment to increase its share.

Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission: India's business oriented space thrust

Chandrayaan-3 mission: Boosting India's space industry

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<p>Currently rolling across the Red planet, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has sent amazing pictures of an intriguing patch on the sun, that is not yet visible from Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Using its Mastcam-Z camera system, Perseverance managed to capture the big sunspot moving across the solar disk late last week and over the weekend.</p>

<p>Notably, the rover captures images of the Sun daily to gauge the amount of dust present in the Martian atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These sunspots are capable of spitting out powerful solar storms. Perseverance helps scientists spot them before they become visible from Earth. The rover manages to spot these sunspots early because Mars is orbiting the far side of the Sun and thus has a week headstart over Earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The sunspots are able to emit powerful&nbsp;coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that can slam into Earth and trigger potentially dangerous geomagnetic storms, regardless of whether we can see the dark patches. This means we can be caught off guard by extreme space weather events.</p>

<h2><strong>Perseverance's primary duty&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>While the rover routinely sends the picture of the Sun, it remains its auxiliary duty. The main task of the rover is to hunt for evidence of life on Mars and the Martian rocks could provide clues about how the Red planet evolved.</p>

<p>Notably, the rover is part of an international, interplanetary relay team created to unravel the secrets of our neighbourhood planet.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Around 2028, a Sample Retrieval Lander is expected to be launched from Earth, carrying a NASA-led Mars rocket and small Mars helicopters. The lander will land near a crater nearby the rover and the rocks collected by Perseverance would be loaded upon the rocket.</p>

<p>Notably, the lander needs to be close to the Perseverance rover to facilitate the transfer of Mars samples. It must land within 66 yards (60 metres) of its target site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Two Ingenuity-like helicopters would provide a secondary capability to retrieve samples on the surface of Mars. Once the sample cache is launched off the Red Planet, another spacecraft would capture it in Mars orbit, and then bring it to Earth safely and securely in the early to mid-2030s," NASA informed.&nbsp;</p>

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Currently rolling across the Red planet, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has sent amazing pictures of an intriguing patch on the sun, that is not yet visible from Earth.

Currently rolling across the Red planet, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has sent amazing pictures of an intriguing patch on the sun, that is not yet visible from Earth. Using its Mastcam-Z camera system, Perseverance managed to capture the big sunspot moving across the solar disk late last week and over the weekend. Notably, the rover captures images of the Sun daily to gauge the amount of dust present in the Martian atmosphere. These sunspots are capable of spitting out powerful solar storms. Perseverance helps scientists spot them before they become visible from Earth. The rover manages to spot these sunspots early because Mars is orbiting the far side of the Sun and thus has a week headstart over Earth. Also read | Alien toilet? Mars rover captures mysterious ‘doughnut’ on surface of the red planet The sunspots are able to emit powerful coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that can slam into Earth and trigger potentially dangerous geomagnetic storms, regardless of whether we can see the dark patches. This means we can be caught off guard by extreme space weather events. Perseverance's primary duty While the rover routinely sends the picture of the Sun, it remains its auxiliary duty. The main task of the rover is to hunt for evidence of life on Mars and the Martian rocks could provide clues about how the Red planet evolved. Notably, the rover is part of an international, interplanetary relay team created to unravel the secrets of our neighbourhood planet. Watch | WION Fineprint: NASA announces plans for a nuclear rocket Around 2028, a Sample Retrieval Lander is expected to be launched from Earth, carrying a NASA-led Mars rocket and small Mars helicopters. The lander will land near a crater nearby the rover and the rocks collected by Perseverance would be loaded upon the rocket. Notably, the lander needs to be close to the Perseverance rover to facilitate the transfer of Mars samples. It must land within 66 yards (60 metres) of its target site. "Two Ingenuity-like helicopters would provide a secondary capability to retrieve samples on the surface of Mars. Once the sample cache is launched off the Red Planet, another spacecraft would capture it in Mars orbit, and then bring it to Earth safely and securely in the early to mid-2030s," NASA informed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Big solar flare incoming? Intriguing black patch on Sun captured by Perseverance Mars rover

<p>America's premier space agency NASA is currently busy honing one of its&nbsp;crafts. Scientists preparing to examine Martian rocks are using rocks from the Isle of Rum in Scotland to practise various testing methods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a BBC report, Rum's igneous rocks have similar geological, mineral and chemical content to those found on Mars. Nasa's Perseverance Rover, launched in 2020, is currently busy collecting rocks&nbsp;in the Séítah Formation within the Jezero crater on Mars. These rocks are expected to be brought back to Earth by&nbsp;2033.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Martian rocks could provide clues about how the Red Planet evolved. However, to understand the clues and avoid minimal wastage, scientists are practising on rocks from Rum, the only UK site selected for sampling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Lydia Hallis, a geologist and planetary scientist from the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow is currently leading the 'Rum' sampling with the help of&nbsp;the NatureScot National Nature Reserve (NNR).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Lesley Watt, NatureScot’s Rum NNR reserve manager said it was 'fascinating' to learn more about the NASA/ESA mission and how the island was playing a small part in "this truly historic endeavour to find out more about Mars".</p>

<p>“With its extinct volcanoes and dramatic mountains, Rum has always been one of the best places to discover Scotland’s world-class geology, but we didn’t quite realise that the rocks here were of interplanetary significance as well," said Watt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hallis said,&nbsp;“These Rum rocks are an excellent comparison to a specific geologic unit on Mars, the igneous Seitah Formation within the Jezero crater — which is characterised by the mineral olivine, and which the Nasa Perseverance Rover explored and sampled."</p>

<p>Hallis added that although the rocks on Rum were younger geologically, the exposure to Scottish elements had produced roughly the same amount of weathering as produced in the rocks on Mars.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>The retrieval programme&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Mars Perseverance rover is the first leg of this international, interplanetary relay team. Its job is to collect and cache samples on Mars. Afterwards, around 2028, a Sample Retrieval Lander is expected to be launched from Earth, carrying a NASA-led Mars rocket and small Mars helicopters. The lander will land near a crater nearby the rover and the rocks collected by Perseverance would be loaded upon the rocket.</p>

<p>"Two Ingenuity-like helicopters would provide a secondary capability to retrieve samples on the surface of Mars. Once the sample cache is launched off the Red Planet, another spacecraft would capture it in Mars orbit, and then bring it to Earth safely and securely in the early to mid-2030s," NASA informed.&nbsp;</p>

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America's premier space agency NASA is currently busy honing one of its crafts. Scientists preparing to examine Martian rocks are using rocks from the Isle of Rum in Scotland to practise various testing methods.

America's premier space agency NASA is currently busy honing one of its crafts. Scientists preparing to examine Martian rocks are using rocks from the Isle of Rum in Scotland to practise various testing methods. According to a BBC report, Rum's igneous rocks have similar geological, mineral and chemical content to those found on Mars. Nasa's Perseverance Rover, launched in 2020, is currently busy collecting rocks in the Séítah Formation within the Jezero crater on Mars. These rocks are expected to be brought back to Earth by 2033. The Martian rocks could provide clues about how the Red Planet evolved. However, to understand the clues and avoid minimal wastage, scientists are practising on rocks from Rum, the only UK site selected for sampling. Dr Lydia Hallis, a geologist and planetary scientist from the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow is currently leading the 'Rum' sampling with the help of the NatureScot National Nature Reserve (NNR). Watch | WION Fineprint: NASA announces plans for a nuclear rocket Lesley Watt, NatureScot’s Rum NNR reserve manager said it was 'fascinating' to learn more about the NASA/ESA mission and how the island was playing a small part in "this truly historic endeavour to find out more about Mars". “With its extinct volcanoes and dramatic mountains, Rum has always been one of the best places to discover Scotland’s world-class geology, but we didn’t quite realise that the rocks here were of interplanetary significance as well," said Watt. Meanwhile, Hallis said, “These Rum rocks are an excellent comparison to a specific geologic unit on Mars, the igneous Seitah Formation within the Jezero crater — which is characterised by the mineral olivine, and which the Nasa Perseverance Rover explored and sampled." Hallis added that although the rocks on Rum were younger geologically, the exposure to Scottish elements had produced roughly the same amount of weathering as produced in the rocks on Mars. Also read | NASA & Lockheed Martin join hands to send humanity to Mars on a nuclear-powered rocket The retrieval programme The Mars Perseverance rover is the first leg of this international, interplanetary relay team. Its job is to collect and cache samples on Mars. Afterwards, around 2028, a Sample Retrieval Lander is expected to be launched from Earth, carrying a NASA-led Mars rocket and small Mars helicopters. The lander will land near a crater nearby the rover and the rocks collected by Perseverance would be loaded upon the rocket. "Two Ingenuity-like helicopters would provide a secondary capability to retrieve samples on the surface of Mars. Once the sample cache is launched off the Red Planet, another spacecraft would capture it in Mars orbit, and then bring it to Earth safely and securely in the early to mid-2030s," NASA informed. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

NASA practising on Rum rocks ahead of Mars space mission

All eyes are on India's Chandrayaan-3. As the spacecraft inches closer to the moon. Since the launch, NASA & ESA have been supporting ISRO.

Chandrayaan-3: The role of NASA & ESA in aiding ISRO during the Moon landing

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: India's Chandrayaan-3 is inching closer to accomplishing its mission now it's closer than ever to the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan-3 mission: Vikram lander enters final orbit, to land on Aug 23

<p>Halfway into the year 2023, countries across the world have already been witnessing erratic climatic events.&nbsp;As the threat of global warming breaching historic records looms large, the US government climate experts have warned there is a 50 per cent chance that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded and predicted that next year could be even hotter.</p>

<p>"2023 to date has been the third warmest on record," National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) chief scientist Sarah Kapnick told reporters on Monday (Aug 14).</p>

<p>"It is virtually certain—over 99 per cent chance—that 2023 will rank among the five warmest years on record with a nearly 50 per cent probability that 2023 will rank warmest on record," Kapnick said.</p>

<p>The director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Gavin Schmidt, said that the presence of El Nino over the Pacific could further drive up the temperatures next year.</p>

<p>"The biggest impact of El Niño will actually occur in 2024," Schmidt said.</p>

<h2><strong>Next year to be even hotter</strong></h2>

<p>"So, we're anticipating that not only is 2023 going to be exceptionally warm and possibly a record warm year, but we anticipate that 2024 will be warmer still."</p>

<p>On Monday, both NOAA and NASA said that July was the hottest month on record for Earth since the record-keeping began 174 years ago.</p>

<p>Both global sea-surface and land temperatures soared well above longstanding averages.</p>

<p>Since July is climatologically the hottest month of the year, this year's numbers likely mean it was the hottest month on record overall, NOAA said in a news release.</p>

<p>In a separate release issued on Tuesday (Aug 15), NASA said scientists at its Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York determined that "July 2023 was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record."</p>

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<p>July was so hot that the United Nations officials announced it would likely break the planet's monthly record before the month was even over.</p>

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<p>"July 2023 marked the 47th-consecutive July and the 533rd-consecutive month with temperatures at least nominally above the 20th-century average," the agency said.</p>

<p>Parts of South America, North Africa, North America, and the Antarctic Peninsula were especially hot&nbsp;during which temperatures increased&nbsp;around 4 degrees Celsius above average.</p>

<p>NASA said that the ocean temperatures were especially warm in the eastern tropical Pacific due to the advent of El Nino which began developing in May 2023.</p>

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Halfway into the year 2023, countries across the world have already been witnessing erratic climatic events. As the threat of global warming breaching historic records looms large, the US government climate experts have warned there is a 50 per cent chance that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded and predicted that next year could be even hotter.

Halfway into the year 2023, countries across the world have already been witnessing erratic climatic events. As the threat of global warming breaching historic records looms large, the US government climate experts have warned there is a 50 per cent chance that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded and predicted that next year could be even hotter. "2023 to date has been the third warmest on record," National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) chief scientist Sarah Kapnick told reporters on Monday (Aug 14). "It is virtually certain—over 99 per cent chance—that 2023 will rank among the five warmest years on record with a nearly 50 per cent probability that 2023 will rank warmest on record," Kapnick said. The director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Gavin Schmidt, said that the presence of El Nino over the Pacific could further drive up the temperatures next year. "The biggest impact of El Niño will actually occur in 2024," Schmidt said. Next year to be even hotter "So, we're anticipating that not only is 2023 going to be exceptionally warm and possibly a record warm year, but we anticipate that 2024 will be warmer still." On Monday, both NOAA and NASA said that July was the hottest month on record for Earth since the record-keeping began 174 years ago. Both global sea-surface and land temperatures soared well above longstanding averages. Since July is climatologically the hottest month of the year, this year's numbers likely mean it was the hottest month on record overall, NOAA said in a news release. In a separate release issued on Tuesday (Aug 15), NASA said scientists at its Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York determined that "July 2023 was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record." Also read | ISRO shares first images of Aditya-L1 satellite ahead of India's first-ever mission to study the Sun July was so hot that the United Nations officials announced it would likely break the planet's monthly record before the month was even over. Also read | Supermassive black holes may solve the puzzle of gravitational waves "July 2023 marked the 47th-consecutive July and the 533rd-consecutive month with temperatures at least nominally above the 20th-century average," the agency said. Parts of South America, North Africa, North America, and the Antarctic Peninsula were especially hot during which temperatures increased around 4 degrees Celsius above average. NASA said that the ocean temperatures were especially warm in the eastern tropical Pacific due to the advent of El Nino which began developing in May 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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