<p>NASA's Perseverance rover has been a massive asset for the space agency as it has come up with brilliant pictures from Mars. The pictures have played a huge role in scientists determining the surroundings and terrains of the planet. Now, the Mars Rover has spotted an extremely fascinating piece of debris in the shape of a ‘spaghetti’. The picture was captured by the front-facing hazard avoidance cameras on the rover, but the scientists were unable to determine the exact nature of the object. Most experts believe that it can be yet another debris from a previous NASA mission.</p>

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<p>Last month, the rover took the picture of a shiny object which was found on the floor of Mars' Jezero Crater, but it turned out to be a piece of junk that actually originated from the Mars Rover itself.</p>

<p>"My team has spotted something unexpected: It's a piece of a thermal blanket that they think may have come from my descent stage, the rocket-powered jet pack that set me down on landing day back in 2021," Perseverance team members tweeted after the picture of the shiny object went viral.</p>

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<p>Space junk is a very common problem when it comes to space travel and when it comes to Mars, a lot of junk actually originates from the expedition rovers sent from earth. Earlier, Perseverance took aerial pictures which showed massive amounts of junk that originated from wreckages.</p>

<p>The Mars Rover completed one year on the player in February this year and the search for life is still on.</p>

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NASA's Perseverance rover has been a massive asset for the space agency as it has come up with brilliant pictures from Mars. The pictures have played a huge role in scientists determining the surroundings and terrains of the planet.

NASA's Perseverance rover has been a massive asset for the space agency as it has come up with brilliant pictures from Mars. The pictures have played a huge role in scientists determining the surroundings and terrains of the planet. Now, the Mars Rover has spotted an extremely fascinating piece of debris in the shape of a ‘spaghetti’. The picture was captured by the front-facing hazard avoidance cameras on the rover, but the scientists were unable to determine the exact nature of the object. Most experts believe that it can be yet another debris from a previous NASA mission. Also read | Cargo plane carrying 12-tonne ‘hazardous material’ crashes in Greece, 8 dead Last month, the rover took the picture of a shiny object which was found on the floor of Mars' Jezero Crater, but it turned out to be a piece of junk that actually originated from the Mars Rover itself. "My team has spotted something unexpected: It's a piece of a thermal blanket that they think may have come from my descent stage, the rocket-powered jet pack that set me down on landing day back in 2021," Perseverance team members tweeted after the picture of the shiny object went viral. Also read | Russia will take more aggressive stance in Ukraine war, says defence minister Space junk is a very common problem when it comes to space travel and when it comes to Mars, a lot of junk actually originates from the expedition rovers sent from earth. Earlier, Perseverance took aerial pictures which showed massive amounts of junk that originated from wreckages. The Mars Rover completed one year on the player in February this year and the search for life is still on. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

NASA's Perseverance rover spots noodle-like object on Mars, leaves scientists intrigued

NASA and ROSCOSMOS have signed a new agreement to allow integrated flights to ISS. Space agencies believe the agreement is in the best interest of both the US and Russia.

NASA and ROSCOSMOS sign a new agreement to allow integrated flights to ISS

<p>In order to allow Russian cosmonauts to fly on American spacecraft in exchange for US astronauts being able to ride on Russia's Soyuz, NASA and Russia's space agency Roscosmos have signed a long-sought agreement to integrate flights to the International Space Station.</p>

<p>Highlighting that it will facilitate the "exploration of outer space for peaceful purposes," Roscosmos said that "The agreement is in the interests of Russia and the United States and will promote the development of cooperation within the framework of the ISS programme."</p>

<p>As part of the agencies' long-standing civil alliance, NASA and Roscosmos have sought for years to renew routine integrated crewed flights.</p>

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<p>Cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin will go to space with US astronaut Frank Rubio from the Moscow-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in the first integrated flights under the new agreement.</p>

<p>Launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Anna Kikina will join two US astronauts and a Japanese astronaut on a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the orbital laboratory.</p>

<p>As tensions flare over the war in Ukraine, the European Space Agency earlier this week terminated its relationship with Russia on a mission to put a rover on Mars.</p>

<p>"The station was designed to be interdependent and relies on contributions from each space agency to function. No one agency has the capability to function independent of the others," NASA said.</p>

<p>Yuri Borisov, a former deputy prime minister, and deputy defense minister has recently replaced the head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin.</p>

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In order to allow Russian cosmonauts to fly on American spacecraft in exchange for US astronauts being able to ride on Russia's Soyuz, NASA and Russia's space agency Roscosmos have signed a long-sought agreement to integrate flights to the International Space Station. Highlighting that it will facilitate the "exploration of outer space for peaceful purposes," Roscosmos said that "The agreement is in the interests of Russia and the United States and will promote the development of cooperation within the framework of the ISS programme." As part of the agencies' long-standing civil alliance, NASA and Roscosmos have sought for years to renew routine integrated crewed flights. Also read | Another casualty of Russia-Ukraine war: ESA-ROSCOSMOS's Mars life-hunting mission Cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin will go to space with US astronaut Frank Rubio from the Moscow-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in the first integrated flights under the new agreement. Launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Anna Kikina will join two US astronauts and a Japanese astronaut on a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the orbital laboratory. As tensions flare over the war in Ukraine, the European Space Agency earlier this week terminated its relationship with Russia on a mission to put a rover on Mars. "The station was designed to be interdependent and relies on contributions from each space agency to function. No one agency has the capability to function independent of the others," NASA said. Yuri Borisov, a former deputy prime minister, and deputy defense minister has recently replaced the head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

'Development of cooperation': NASA signs deal with Roscosmos to share space station flights

The James Webb telescope, the world's largest and most powerful space telescope, has captured images of magical cliffs, glittering landscape, dancing galaxies and dying stars. The telescope is looking at the beginning of time, and it has found light that have been travelling for over 13 billion years. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Magical photos from James Webb Space Telescope

<p>NASA stunned everyone by releasing images taken by James Webb Space Telescope which has swung into action after its successful deployment. The most advansed telescope constructed by humankind is ready to unravel mysteries of the Universe from farthest corner previously invisible to human eyes, or lenses.</p>

<p>But another discovery justifies the promise shown by the telescope. The telescope has discovered water on a distant planet. It is a gas giant and presence of water has been detected in its atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"WASP-96 b is one of more than 5,000 confirmed exoplanets in the Milky Way. Located roughly 1,150 light-years away in the southern-sky constellation Phoenix, it represents a type of gas giant that has no direct analog in our solar system. With a mass less than half that of Jupiter and a diameter 1.2 times greater, WASP-96 b is much puffier than any planet orbiting our Sun. And with a temperature greater than 1000°F, it is significantly hotter. WASP-96 b orbits extremely close to its Sun-like star, just one-ninth of the distance between Mercury and the Sun, completing one circuit every 3½ Earth-days," says NASA.</p>

<p>While searching for life, scientists often search for presence of water. Even on Earth, life began in water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When it comes to alien life, it is not necessary that the extra-terrestrials should be tentacles-wielding creatures popularised by movies and books. Detection of even a microscopic life is a huge step in our search for life beyond Earth. And where there is water, there is high likelihood of there being microscopic life.</p>

<p>So have we found aliens? Let's wait for James Webb Space telescope to scan the skies a bit more to be absolutely certain.</p>

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NASA stunned everyone by releasing images taken by James Webb Space Telescope which has swung into action after its successful deployment. The most advansed telescope constructed by humankind is ready to unravel mysteries of the Universe from farthest corner previously invisible to human eyes, or lenses.

NASA stunned everyone by releasing images taken by James Webb Space Telescope which has swung into action after its successful deployment. The most advansed telescope constructed by humankind is ready to unravel mysteries of the Universe from farthest corner previously invisible to human eyes, or lenses. But another discovery justifies the promise shown by the telescope. The telescope has discovered water on a distant planet. It is a gas giant and presence of water has been detected in its atmosphere. "WASP-96 b is one of more than 5,000 confirmed exoplanets in the Milky Way. Located roughly 1,150 light-years away in the southern-sky constellation Phoenix, it represents a type of gas giant that has no direct analog in our solar system. With a mass less than half that of Jupiter and a diameter 1.2 times greater, WASP-96 b is much puffier than any planet orbiting our Sun. And with a temperature greater than 1000°F, it is significantly hotter. WASP-96 b orbits extremely close to its Sun-like star, just one-ninth of the distance between Mercury and the Sun, completing one circuit every 3½ Earth-days," says NASA. While searching for life, scientists often search for presence of water. Even on Earth, life began in water. When it comes to alien life, it is not necessary that the extra-terrestrials should be tentacles-wielding creatures popularised by movies and books. Detection of even a microscopic life is a huge step in our search for life beyond Earth. And where there is water, there is high likelihood of there being microscopic life. So have we found aliens? Let's wait for James Webb Space telescope to scan the skies a bit more to be absolutely certain. 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 James Webb Space Telescope detects water on distant planet

From Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing amid economic crisis to NASA telescoping images of universe, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 12, 2022.

World in Pictures: Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees; NASA telescope’s images of universe

James Webb heralds new era of astronomy: Here's all you need to know about these stunning pictures

<p>Astrophysicist Jane Rigby, the project scientist for Webb’s operations, recounted her initial thoughts when she first saw the NASA telescope’s first pictures, which have since startled the entire globe. Rigby said, “Earlier than this, the first focussed images that we took where they were razor-sharp...that for me had the very emotional reaction like oh my goodness, it works. And it works better than we thought...personally, I went and had an ugly cry. What the engineers have done to build this thing is amazing.” The space agency has released 5 pictures in total taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, beginning a new age of astronomy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first picture shared is of SMACS 0723, a far-off galaxy cluster. It appeared 4.6 billion years ago, with many additional galaxies in the front and behind this cluster, NASA reported.&nbsp;</p>

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The second picture shared is of Stephan’s Quintet, a visual collection of five galaxies. Today a new perspective on Stephan’s Quintet is provided by NASA’s telescope. This massive mosaic spans nearly one-fifth of the moon’s diameter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The atmosphere of a hot, puffy gas giant planet orbiting a far-off Sun-like star has been observed by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to bear the unique signature of water as well as signs of clouds and haze. There are more than 5,000 known exoplanets in the Milky Way, including WASP-96. it is a type of gas giant that has a direct counterpart in our solar system and is about 1,150 light-years away in the southern-sky constellation Phoenix.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The above picture is when for the first time, NASA’s telescope has shown that the star at the center of this image is shrouded in dust. This star has been ejecting rings of gas and dust in all directions for millions of years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The last picture is of the Carina Nebula, one of the prominent stellar nebulae in the sky. It is located around 7,600 light-years from Earth. Previously concealed young stars revealed in the picture give “a rare peek into stars in their earliest, rapid stages of formation.”</p>

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Astrophysicist Jane Rigby, the project scientist for Webb’s operations, recounted her initial thoughts when she first saw the NASA telescope’s first pictures, which have since startled the entire globe.

Astrophysicist Jane Rigby, the project scientist for Webb’s operations, recounted her initial thoughts when she first saw the NASA telescope’s first pictures, which have since startled the entire globe. Rigby said, “Earlier than this, the first focussed images that we took where they were razor-sharp...that for me had the very emotional reaction like oh my goodness, it works. And it works better than we thought...personally, I went and had an ugly cry. What the engineers have done to build this thing is amazing.” The space agency has released 5 pictures in total taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, beginning a new age of astronomy. "Personally, I went and had an ugly cry. Because it works." The razor-sharp resolution of the @NASAWebb imagery was enough to bring astrophysicist Jane Rigby to tears. How are you reacting to this telescope's ability to #UnfoldTheUniverse? pic.twitter.com/qUphFblA75 — NASA (@NASA) July 12, 2022 × The first picture shared is of SMACS 0723, a far-off galaxy cluster. It appeared 4.6 billion years ago, with many additional galaxies in the front and behind this cluster, NASA reported. The second picture shared is of Stephan’s Quintet, a visual collection of five galaxies. Today a new perspective on Stephan’s Quintet is provided by NASA’s telescope. This massive mosaic spans nearly one-fifth of the moon’s diameter. The atmosphere of a hot, puffy gas giant planet orbiting a far-off Sun-like star has been observed by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to bear the unique signature of water as well as signs of clouds and haze. There are more than 5,000 known exoplanets in the Milky Way, including WASP-96. it is a type of gas giant that has a direct counterpart in our solar system and is about 1,150 light-years away in the southern-sky constellation Phoenix. The above picture is when for the first time, NASA’s telescope has shown that the star at the center of this image is shrouded in dust. This star has been ejecting rings of gas and dust in all directions for millions of years. The last picture is of the Carina Nebula, one of the prominent stellar nebulae in the sky. It is located around 7,600 light-years from Earth. Previously concealed young stars revealed in the picture give “a rare peek into stars in their earliest, rapid stages of formation.” (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.

‘I went and had an ugly cry’: Female astrophysicist on seeing NASA’s Webb telescope pictures

<p>The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first indication of how it will alter how people perceive the cosmos.The image depicts SMACS 0723, where a huge collection of galaxy clusters serves as a magnifying glass for the things behind them. This phenomenon, known as gravitational lensing, produced Webb's first deep field image of extremely old and far-off, dim galaxies.</p>

<p>These far-off galaxies and star clusters include several that have never been observed before. This image depicts the galaxy cluster 4.6 billion years ago.</p>

<p>The image was captured by Webb's near-infrared camera and is made up of snapshots acquired over a period of 12.5 hours at various light wavelengths.</p>

<p>So, given below is a list of six astounding facts about the James Webb Telescope that are gradually altering how humans explore space.</p>

<p>1: The most advanced observatory ever launched</p>

<p>The most advanced observatory ever launched is the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope.On December 25, 2021, the JWST was launched using the Ariane 5 ECA rocket.The observatory, on-orbit supplies, and launch vehicle adaptor made up about 6200 kg of total cargo.</p>

<p>2: Returning to the beginning</p>

<p>The purpose of Webb is to collect and analyse infrared light, which has longer wavelengths than what the human eye can see. As a result, it will be able to gather infrared radiation from the earliest galaxies. More than 13 billion light years away, the early galaxies may only appear as dim smudges with the Webb telescope's current power. However, those smudges will aid scientists in learning more about the origins of the universe as we know it.</p>

<p>3: The golden mirror</p>

<p>The most amazing feature of the largest telescope in the world is its golden mirror. The primary mirror has a diameter of about 6.5 metres (21.3 ft).The primary mirror is made of beryllium and weighs 705 kg. It is coated in gold. The mirror's focal length is 131.4 metres. There are 18 parts in the main mirror.</p>

<p>4: The James Webb Space Telescope's objectives are as follows:</p>

<p>Find the first galaxies or brilliant objects that emerged from the Big Bang.</p>

<p>Analyze the development of galaxies from their formation to the present.</p>

<p>Watch how stars grow from their earliest beginnings to the creation of planetary systems.</p>

<p>We measure the physical and chemical characteristics of planetary systems, such as our own solar system, and look into whether or not there is a chance for life there.</p>

<p>5: The JWST observatory is equipped with the following instruments:</p>

<p>Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam)</p>

<p>Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec)</p>

<p>Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI)</p>

<p>Fine Guidance Sensors/Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (FGS/NIRISS)</p>

<p>6: Plenty more to see</p>

<p>But that's only the start. The range of scientific applications for Webb is astounding. To examine the atmospheres of planets circling stars outside of our solar system, for instance, Megan Mansfield, a NASA Sagan Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Arizona, will use Webb.</p>

<p>She is especially interested in learning about their atmospheres, namely "what they're made of, what their temperature is." She will learn a lot about the planet from that, including whether or not it can support life.<br />
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The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first indication of how it will alter how people perceive the cosmos.The image depicts SMACS 0723, where a huge collection of galaxy clusters serves as a magnifying glass for the things behind them.

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first indication of how it will alter how people perceive the cosmos.The image depicts SMACS 0723, where a huge collection of galaxy clusters serves as a magnifying glass for the things behind them. This phenomenon, known as gravitational lensing, produced Webb's first deep field image of extremely old and far-off, dim galaxies. These far-off galaxies and star clusters include several that have never been observed before. This image depicts the galaxy cluster 4.6 billion years ago. The image was captured by Webb's near-infrared camera and is made up of snapshots acquired over a period of 12.5 hours at various light wavelengths. So, given below is a list of six astounding facts about the James Webb Telescope that are gradually altering how humans explore space. 1: The most advanced observatory ever launched The most advanced observatory ever launched is the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope.On December 25, 2021, the JWST was launched using the Ariane 5 ECA rocket.The observatory, on-orbit supplies, and launch vehicle adaptor made up about 6200 kg of total cargo. 2: Returning to the beginning The purpose of Webb is to collect and analyse infrared light, which has longer wavelengths than what the human eye can see. As a result, it will be able to gather infrared radiation from the earliest galaxies. More than 13 billion light years away, the early galaxies may only appear as dim smudges with the Webb telescope's current power. However, those smudges will aid scientists in learning more about the origins of the universe as we know it. 3: The golden mirror The most amazing feature of the largest telescope in the world is its golden mirror. The primary mirror has a diameter of about 6.5 metres (21.3 ft).The primary mirror is made of beryllium and weighs 705 kg. It is coated in gold. The mirror's focal length is 131.4 metres. There are 18 parts in the main mirror. 4: The James Webb Space Telescope's objectives are as follows: Find the first galaxies or brilliant objects that emerged from the Big Bang. Analyze the development of galaxies from their formation to the present. Watch how stars grow from their earliest beginnings to the creation of planetary systems. We measure the physical and chemical characteristics of planetary systems, such as our own solar system, and look into whether or not there is a chance for life there. 5: The JWST observatory is equipped with the following instruments: Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI) Fine Guidance Sensors/Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (FGS/NIRISS) 6: Plenty more to see But that's only the start. The range of scientific applications for Webb is astounding. To examine the atmospheres of planets circling stars outside of our solar system, for instance, Megan Mansfield, a NASA Sagan Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Arizona, will use Webb. She is especially interested in learning about their atmospheres, namely "what they're made of, what their temperature is." She will learn a lot about the planet from that, including whether or not it can support life. 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 James Webb telescope: Incredible facts you need to know

<p>United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed.&nbsp;NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The stunning image showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful observatory ever placed in orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dan Coe, a Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI) astronomer and expert on the early Universe, told news agency AFP:&nbsp;"When I first saw the images... I suddenly learned three things about the Universe that I didn't know before. It's totally blown my mind."&nbsp;</p>

<p>James Webb Space Telescope is very unique. Its infrared capabilities are what make it powerful, allowing it to both pierce through cosmic dust clouds and detect light from the earliest stars, which has been stretched into infrared wavelengths as the universe expanded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With that, James Webb can peer further back in time than any previous telescope, to the period shortly after the Big Bang, 13.8 billion years ago.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years.

United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years. The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed. NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years. The stunning image showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it. The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth. It's here–the deepest, sharpest infrared view of the universe to date: Webb's First Deep Field. Previewed by @POTUS on July 11, it shows galaxies once invisible to us. The full set of @NASAWebb's first full-color images & data will be revealed July 12: https://t.co/63zxpNDi4I pic.twitter.com/zAr7YoFZ8C — NASA (@NASA) July 11, 2022 × What is James Webb Space Telescope? James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful observatory ever placed in orbit. Dan Coe, a Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI) astronomer and expert on the early Universe, told news agency AFP: "When I first saw the images... I suddenly learned three things about the Universe that I didn't know before. It's totally blown my mind." James Webb Space Telescope is very unique. Its infrared capabilities are what make it powerful, allowing it to both pierce through cosmic dust clouds and detect light from the earliest stars, which has been stretched into infrared wavelengths as the universe expanded. With that, James Webb can peer further back in time than any previous telescope, to the period shortly after the Big Bang, 13.8 billion years ago. × 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>The Indian Space agency now has a new facility aimed at performing what in simple terms can be explained as a holistic 'Traffic Management in Space' and to ensure the sustainable use of space. Known as the&nbsp;'ISRO System for Safe &amp; Sustainable Operations Management' (IS4OM), the new facility based in Bengaluru will perform a host of functions - safeguarding India's space assets, protecting them from space debris, predicting the orbital movement of debris, predicting likely collisions and coordinating with global agencies for all of the above.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With every passing day, the number of satellites orbiting earth are increasing in number, this also naturally means an increase in space debris. Debris includes everything from the spent upper stages of rockets, and defunct satellites, to even smaller objects that emerge after debris collisions. Given that these objects orbit the earth at nearly 27,000km per hour, any collision with space assets can prove catastrophic and could cause a massive outage of space-based services. Hence, it becomes increasingly important to have&nbsp;a 'Space Traffic Management System'.</p>

<p>"This is not about (space)traffic management alone, it is about keeping orbits available to everyone, operating in space without causing problems to one another, and ensuring sustainable use" explained Chairman, ISRO Dr. S. Somanath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elaborating on the different functions of 'IS40M', Dr. Somanath told WION, "Firstly it is about using radars and optical observation to watch and tag objects in space, then we will have to&nbsp;consider the effect of earth's gravitational pull, impact of sun and moon etc. and&nbsp;predict the movement of the said object/debris. Based on this, we will have to look for possibilities of collisions. This entire process has to be carried out on a daily basis. In case an object poses a threat to our satellite, we must accordingly move our satellite out of harm's way and also inform foreign agencies(whose satellites are in the vicinity) about our collision avoidance maneuver."</p>

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<p>In addition to this, the objects that are likely to fall back onto the earth (recently, parts of a spent Chinese rocket landed in an Indian village), asteroids that are on collision course with earth will also have to be tracked. These are complex calculations and are error-prone, owing to the large number of factors involved, thus necessitating various corrections.&nbsp;Dr. Somanath added that these mathematical models used to calculate and project the path of debris and their impact etc. are indigenously developed and even if a country wanted, such models are not available for purchase in the International market.</p>

<p>On India's capabilities, he explained that India has radars that are&nbsp;meant to observe satellites and the Indian space agency is also installing optical tracking facilities. However, the Indian space agency&nbsp;does not have all facilities required to track objects of 10cm size and for this it relies on data provided by foreign agencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Overall, we have to cover every aspect of safety and security of space assets and do so round-the-clock. Our scope of coverage from a single location will be limited. Multiple tracking stations across the globe are required to have entire coverage like America and Russia are having.&nbsp;For India's national security we will also have to observe and watch movements of foreign satellites over our country. As part of cooperation with foreign space agencies, we will exchange useful data, with the exceptions being the classified data and the precise ones which we need for our national security" Dr. Somanath concluded.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Space agency now has a new facility aimed at performing what in simple terms can be explained as a holistic 'Traffic Management in Space' and to ensure the sustainable use of space.

The Indian Space agency now has a new facility aimed at performing what in simple terms can be explained as a holistic 'Traffic Management in Space' and to ensure the sustainable use of space. Known as the 'ISRO System for Safe & Sustainable Operations Management' (IS4OM), the new facility based in Bengaluru will perform a host of functions - safeguarding India's space assets, protecting them from space debris, predicting the orbital movement of debris, predicting likely collisions and coordinating with global agencies for all of the above. With every passing day, the number of satellites orbiting earth are increasing in number, this also naturally means an increase in space debris. Debris includes everything from the spent upper stages of rockets, and defunct satellites, to even smaller objects that emerge after debris collisions. Given that these objects orbit the earth at nearly 27,000km per hour, any collision with space assets can prove catastrophic and could cause a massive outage of space-based services. Hence, it becomes increasingly important to have a 'Space Traffic Management System'. "This is not about (space)traffic management alone, it is about keeping orbits available to everyone, operating in space without causing problems to one another, and ensuring sustainable use" explained Chairman, ISRO Dr. S. Somanath. Elaborating on the different functions of 'IS40M', Dr. Somanath told WION, "Firstly it is about using radars and optical observation to watch and tag objects in space, then we will have to consider the effect of earth's gravitational pull, impact of sun and moon etc. and predict the movement of the said object/debris. Based on this, we will have to look for possibilities of collisions. This entire process has to be carried out on a daily basis. In case an object poses a threat to our satellite, we must accordingly move our satellite out of harm's way and also inform foreign agencies(whose satellites are in the vicinity) about our collision avoidance maneuver." Honorable Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Ji dedicated ISRO System for Safe & Sustainable Operations Management (IS4OM) to the nation today in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/nwyzFvbUVW — ISRO (@isro) July 11, 2022 × In addition to this, the objects that are likely to fall back onto the earth (recently, parts of a spent Chinese rocket landed in an Indian village), asteroids that are on collision course with earth will also have to be tracked. These are complex calculations and are error-prone, owing to the large number of factors involved, thus necessitating various corrections. Dr. Somanath added that these mathematical models used to calculate and project the path of debris and their impact etc. are indigenously developed and even if a country wanted, such models are not available for purchase in the International market. On India's capabilities, he explained that India has radars that are meant to observe satellites and the Indian space agency is also installing optical tracking facilities. However, the Indian space agency does not have all facilities required to track objects of 10cm size and for this it relies on data provided by foreign agencies. "Overall, we have to cover every aspect of safety and security of space assets and do so round-the-clock. Our scope of coverage from a single location will be limited. Multiple tracking stations across the globe are required to have entire coverage like America and Russia are having. For India's national security we will also have to observe and watch movements of foreign satellites over our country. As part of cooperation with foreign space agencies, we will exchange useful data, with the exceptions being the classified data and the precise ones which we need for our national security" Dr. Somanath concluded. Watch WION's live TV here:

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<p>The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning galaxy CGCG 396-2. NASA shared details about the unusual multi-armed galaxy merger. The official website of the American space agency said that the galaxy captured by Hubble is located at a distance of 520 million light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Orion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA revealed that the observation is a gem from the Galaxy Zoo project, which is a citizen science project. In this unique project, hundreds of thousands of volunteers classified galaxies to help scientists solve a problem of astronomical proportions. A way to sort through the vast amounts of data generated by robotic telescopes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is understood that the most astronomically intriguing objects from the Galaxy Zoo were selected for follow-up for the observations with Hubble after a public vote. NASA revealed that CGCG 396-2 is one such object which was captured in this image by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The project came into existence when an astronomer was set on the task of classifying more than 900 000 galaxies by eye. NASA said that by making a web interface and inviting citizen scientists to contribute to the challenge, the Galaxy Zoo team was able to crowdsource the analysis. NASA revealed that within six months, a legion of 100 000 volunteer citizen astronomers had contributed more than 40 million galaxy classifications.&nbsp;</p>

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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning galaxy CGCG 396-2. NASA shared details about the unusual multi-armed galaxy merger. The official website of the American space agency said that the galaxy captured by Hubble is located at a distance of 520 million light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Orion.

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning galaxy CGCG 396-2. NASA shared details about the unusual multi-armed galaxy merger. The official website of the American space agency said that the galaxy captured by Hubble is located at a distance of 520 million light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Orion. NASA revealed that the observation is a gem from the Galaxy Zoo project, which is a citizen science project. In this unique project, hundreds of thousands of volunteers classified galaxies to help scientists solve a problem of astronomical proportions. A way to sort through the vast amounts of data generated by robotic telescopes. ALSO READ | On this day, NASA will reveal 'secret' images taken by the most powerful telescope ever launched into space Watch the video here: × It is understood that the most astronomically intriguing objects from the Galaxy Zoo were selected for follow-up for the observations with Hubble after a public vote. NASA revealed that CGCG 396-2 is one such object which was captured in this image by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys. ALSO READ | Researchers detect microplastics in meat, milk and blood of farm animal More about The Galaxy Zoo project The project came into existence when an astronomer was set on the task of classifying more than 900 000 galaxies by eye. NASA said that by making a web interface and inviting citizen scientists to contribute to the challenge, the Galaxy Zoo team was able to crowdsource the analysis. NASA revealed that within six months, a legion of 100 000 volunteer citizen astronomers had contributed more than 40 million galaxy classifications. 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.

A galactic gem: Hubble Space Telescope captures an unusual multi-armed galaxy merger

<p>NASA is gearing up to unveil the first cosmic images from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The space agency announced on Friday that the telescope's initial cosmic photographs will offer previously unattainable perspectives of far-off galaxies, brilliant nebulae, and a massive gas planet. A big reveal of the early observations by the $10 billion observatory which replaced the Hubble telescope, will be done in just a few days on July 12. The US, European, and Canadian space agencies are preparing to reveal the telescope's fresh insights into the universe's beginnings.</p>

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<p>In an interview with AFP last week, Klaus Pontoppidan, an astronomer at the STSI Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI), which is in charge of Webb, said: "I'm looking very much forward to not having to keep these secrets anymore. That will be a great relief."</p>

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✨ Carina Nebula<br />
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Tune in July 12 as we reveal Webb’s first images &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UnfoldTheUniverse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UnfoldTheUniverse</a>. <a href="https://t.co/TLP2LenkPF">pic.twitter.com/TLP2LenkPF</a></p>
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<p>The Carina Nebula, a massive cloud of gas and dust located 7,600 light-years away, as well as the Southern Ring Nebula, which encircles a fading star 2,000 light-years away, were selected as part of the first batch of full-colour scientific photos by an international committee.</p>

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<p>Webb has also performed spectroscopy, which is the precise examination of light, on the distant gas giant WASP-96 b, which was found in 2014 and is located almost 1,150 light-years from Earth. Then comes Stephan's Quintet, a small galaxy 290 million light-years away.</p>

<p>And possibly the most fascinating of all...using a process, called "gravitational lensing," Webb has assembled an image of incredibly far away and faint galaxies. For this, it used foreground galaxy clusters named SMACS 0723 as a type of cosmic magnifying glass for galaxies behind it.</p>

<p>To entice us all the space agencies have even dropped a small teaser:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Who wants a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Webb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Webb</a> teaser? ✋ This engineering test image captured by Canada’s Fine Guidance Sensor on Webb provides a unique preview of the power of the space observatory. 😍<br />
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<p>Dan Coe, an astronomer at STSI, told AFP on Friday that the telescope has made scientific breakthroughs even in its maiden photographs.</p>

<p>"When I first saw the images... of this deep field of this galaxy cluster lensing, I looked at the images, and I suddenly learned three things about the universe that I didn't know before," he said.</p>

<p>"It's totally blown my mind."</p>

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NASA is gearing up to unveil the first cosmic images from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The space agency announced on Friday that the telescope's initial cosmic photographs will offer previously unattainable perspectives of far-off galaxies, brilliant nebulae, and a massive gas planet.

NASA is gearing up to unveil the first cosmic images from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The space agency announced on Friday that the telescope's initial cosmic photographs will offer previously unattainable perspectives of far-off galaxies, brilliant nebulae, and a massive gas planet. A big reveal of the early observations by the $10 billion observatory which replaced the Hubble telescope, will be done in just a few days on July 12. The US, European, and Canadian space agencies are preparing to reveal the telescope's fresh insights into the universe's beginnings. Watch | All the times humanity tried to communicate with aliens In an interview with AFP last week, Klaus Pontoppidan, an astronomer at the STSI Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI), which is in charge of Webb, said: "I'm looking very much forward to not having to keep these secrets anymore. That will be a great relief." 🎯 Target(s) acquired! The targets of Webb’s first images have been announced: https://t.co/6BNlHANxTd ✨ SMACS 0723 ✨ WASP-96b ✨ Southern Ring Nebula ✨ Stephan’s Quintet ✨ Carina Nebula Tune in July 12 as we reveal Webb’s first images & #UnfoldTheUniverse. pic.twitter.com/TLP2LenkPF — NASA Webb Telescope (@NASAWebb) July 8, 2022 × The Carina Nebula, a massive cloud of gas and dust located 7,600 light-years away, as well as the Southern Ring Nebula, which encircles a fading star 2,000 light-years away, were selected as part of the first batch of full-colour scientific photos by an international committee. Also read | First colour images from James Webb telescope to be released soon Webb has also performed spectroscopy, which is the precise examination of light, on the distant gas giant WASP-96 b, which was found in 2014 and is located almost 1,150 light-years from Earth. Then comes Stephan's Quintet, a small galaxy 290 million light-years away. And possibly the most fascinating of all...using a process, called "gravitational lensing," Webb has assembled an image of incredibly far away and faint galaxies. For this, it used foreground galaxy clusters named SMACS 0723 as a type of cosmic magnifying glass for galaxies behind it. To entice us all the space agencies have even dropped a small teaser: Who wants a #Webb teaser? ✋ This engineering test image captured by Canada’s Fine Guidance Sensor on Webb provides a unique preview of the power of the space observatory. 😍 Learn more: https://t.co/ZTOBWXECbB Image: NASA, CSA, and FGS team pic.twitter.com/s7CQIaMihK — Canadian Space Agency (@csa_asc) July 6, 2022 × Also read | NASA captures mind-boggling photo of UFO-like object on Mars. Take a look! Dan Coe, an astronomer at STSI, told AFP on Friday that the telescope has made scientific breakthroughs even in its maiden photographs. "When I first saw the images... of this deep field of this galaxy cluster lensing, I looked at the images, and I suddenly learned three things about the universe that I didn't know before," he said. "It's totally blown my mind." (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>The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared an amazing image of the Cygnus Loop nebula on its official Instagram account. According to a social media user, it looks like an "abstracted skull".&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA says that the wispy blue swirls of the Cygnus Loop nebula are basically the result of a massive stellar explosion that occurred 5,000 to 8,000 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the unversed, it is known that Cygnus Loop is a large supernova remnant (SNR) in the constellation Cygnus, an emission nebula measuring nearly 3° across.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the post, NASA says that Supernova remnants like this nebula play an important role in "stellar evolution, enriching space with heavy elements and spurring the formation of new stars by compressing stellar gas".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per NASA, the gas and dust visible here in an ultraviolet (UV) image from our Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) were heated by the shockwave from the supernova.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GALEX was an orbiting space telescope that made observations at UV wavelengths to measure the history of stars forming in the universe. NASA said that the observations were made nearly all the way back to the Big Bang.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Cygnus Loop apparently extends over three times the size of the full moon in the night sky.&nbsp;</p>

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared an amazing image of the Cygnus Loop nebula on its official Instagram account. According to a social media user, it looks like an "abstracted skull".

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared an amazing image of the Cygnus Loop nebula on its official Instagram account. According to a social media user, it looks like an "abstracted skull". NASA says that the wispy blue swirls of the Cygnus Loop nebula are basically the result of a massive stellar explosion that occurred 5,000 to 8,000 years ago. ALSO READ | Deep-sea mining noise pollution will stretch hundreds of miles: Study For the unversed, it is known that Cygnus Loop is a large supernova remnant (SNR) in the constellation Cygnus, an emission nebula measuring nearly 3° across. In the post, NASA says that Supernova remnants like this nebula play an important role in "stellar evolution, enriching space with heavy elements and spurring the formation of new stars by compressing stellar gas". WATCH | Mission to bring back samples from Mars × ALSO READ | Meraxes gigas: Scientists discover new giant dinosaur predator with tiny arms As per NASA, the gas and dust visible here in an ultraviolet (UV) image from our Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) were heated by the shockwave from the supernova. GALEX was an orbiting space telescope that made observations at UV wavelengths to measure the history of stars forming in the universe. NASA said that the observations were made nearly all the way back to the Big Bang. The Cygnus Loop apparently extends over three times the size of the full moon in the night sky. See the picture here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) × 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 has revealed details of how it is planning to bring samples from Mars to Earth. According to an update posted on the space agency's website, the compact, lightweight Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) will be used for launching rock, sediment, and air samples from the surface of Mars. The award for its construction has been awarded to Lockheed Martin Space, of Littleton, Colorado. This move takes&nbsp;the Mars Sample Return Program's goal of making the first robotic round trip to safely return samples to Earth one step closer to success. If successful, this mission would be the first to launch a rocket off of another planet.</p>

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<p>"We've never launched a rocket from Mars, so there's a lot of technology involved here," said Steve Sides, Lockheed Martin's senior program manager for the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This strategic NASA-ESA alliance would be the first to return samples from another planet. The MAV will be humanity's first rocket to be fired off from another planet and it will further NASA's attempts to better understand the red planet.</p>

<p>"This groundbreaking endeavor is destined to inspire the world when the first robotic round-trip mission retrieves a sample from another planet – a significant step that will ultimately help send the first astronauts to Mars," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.</p>

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<p>"America’s investment in our Mars Sample Return program will fulfill a top priority planetary science goal and demonstrate our commitment to global partnerships, ensuring NASA remains a leader in exploration and discovery."</p>

<p>Cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing of the contract for the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) is estimated to be around $194 million. The performance period will start around February 25 and last for six years.</p>

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<p>"The campaign would fulfill a solar system exploration goal, a high priority since the 1970s and in the last two National Academy of Sciences Planetary Decadal Surveys," said NASA.</p>

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NASA has revealed details of how it is planning to bring samples from Mars to Earth. According to an update posted on the space agency's website, the compact, lightweight Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) will be used for launching rock, sediment, and air samples from the surface of Mars.

NASA has revealed details of how it is planning to bring samples from Mars to Earth. According to an update posted on the space agency's website, the compact, lightweight Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) will be used for launching rock, sediment, and air samples from the surface of Mars. The award for its construction has been awarded to Lockheed Martin Space, of Littleton, Colorado. This move takes the Mars Sample Return Program's goal of making the first robotic round trip to safely return samples to Earth one step closer to success. If successful, this mission would be the first to launch a rocket off of another planet. Watch | All the times humanity tried to communicate with aliens "We've never launched a rocket from Mars, so there's a lot of technology involved here," said Steve Sides, Lockheed Martin's senior program manager for the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS). "But we're also going to get a lot of science from those Mars samples." This strategic NASA-ESA alliance would be the first to return samples from another planet. The MAV will be humanity's first rocket to be fired off from another planet and it will further NASA's attempts to better understand the red planet. "This groundbreaking endeavor is destined to inspire the world when the first robotic round-trip mission retrieves a sample from another planet – a significant step that will ultimately help send the first astronauts to Mars," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. Also read | NASA captures mind-boggling photo of UFO-like object on Mars. Take a look! "America’s investment in our Mars Sample Return program will fulfill a top priority planetary science goal and demonstrate our commitment to global partnerships, ensuring NASA remains a leader in exploration and discovery." Cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing of the contract for the Mars Ascent Vehicle Integrated System (MAVIS) is estimated to be around $194 million. The performance period will start around February 25 and last for six years. Also read | Mars sample collection risks bringing to Earth deadly alien virus. Here's what you should know "The campaign would fulfill a solar system exploration goal, a high priority since the 1970s and in the last two National Academy of Sciences Planetary Decadal Surveys," said NASA. 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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China has rejected a warning from the chief of NASA that China might "take over" the moon as part of a military programme, calling it an irresponsible smear. Molly Gambhir tells you how the space race is heating up.

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<p>Search for alien life has been favourite pastime as well as matter of scientific interest for mankind. Earth is teeming with life. Most part of the blue planet is covered by water. While searching for life on other planets, we often search for signs of presence of water. Because wherever there is water, there's likely to be life.</p>

<p>Europa, the satellite of planet Jupiter and Enceladus, the satellite of Saturn are covered in ice. The very thick icy sheet goes several kilometres deep from the surface. Scientists think that there are enormous oceans of liquid water under this ice coating on these satellites. At least till now, we have only been able to make conjectures&nbsp;about strange sea creatures swimming in these uncharted oceans.</p>

<p>But now a concept design has proposed a novel solution to the problem of ice sheets several kilometres thick. Ethan Schaler, a robotics mechanical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has put forth a new idea. Schaler’s Sensing With Independent Micro-Swimmers (SWIM) concept was awarded $600,000 from NASA.</p>

<p>Schaler's concept involves sending dozens of mobile phone-sized swimming probe to Europa and releasing them in the water below the ice. But how can we penetrate kilometres of ice to reach the liquid ocean? By a cryobot.</p>

<p>This cryobot would have narrow ice-melting probes in which the swimming probes with be place. The narrow probe will melt ice and reach the ocean. And this will be the time to release swimming probes and gather data.</p>

<p>If the conept design gets developed into something concrete, then these probes may actually get sent to Europa. NASA is planning to make it happen by 2030.</p>

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Search for alien life has been favourite pastime as well as matter of scientific interest for mankind. Earth is teeming with life. Most part of the blue planet is covered by water.

Search for alien life has been favourite pastime as well as matter of scientific interest for mankind. Earth is teeming with life. Most part of the blue planet is covered by water. While searching for life on other planets, we often search for signs of presence of water. Because wherever there is water, there's likely to be life. Europa, the satellite of planet Jupiter and Enceladus, the satellite of Saturn are covered in ice. The very thick icy sheet goes several kilometres deep from the surface. Scientists think that there are enormous oceans of liquid water under this ice coating on these satellites. At least till now, we have only been able to make conjectures about strange sea creatures swimming in these uncharted oceans. But now a concept design has proposed a novel solution to the problem of ice sheets several kilometres thick. Ethan Schaler, a robotics mechanical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has put forth a new idea. Schaler’s Sensing With Independent Micro-Swimmers (SWIM) concept was awarded $600,000 from NASA. Schaler's concept involves sending dozens of mobile phone-sized swimming probe to Europa and releasing them in the water below the ice. But how can we penetrate kilometres of ice to reach the liquid ocean? By a cryobot. This cryobot would have narrow ice-melting probes in which the swimming probes with be place. The narrow probe will melt ice and reach the ocean. And this will be the time to release swimming probes and gather data. If the conept design gets developed into something concrete, then these probes may actually get sent to Europa. NASA is planning to make it happen by 2030. 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 ×

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<p>Is it really possible for a country to take over Moon? Or declare Moon as its own territory? NASA accusations suggest so.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, NASA chief Bill Nelson said in an interview that China could someday land on the moon. He also claimed that Beijing might declare Moon as its own territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Nelson, China will complete the construction of its own Moon station by 2035. The country will then be able to launch several lunar missions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China is planning to land on Moon and the NASA chief admitted that the US space administration has been "very concerned" about the country's agenda to take over the natural satellite.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We must be very concerned that China is landing on the Moon and saying: 'It's ours now and you stay out'," NASA Administrator Bill said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nelson also said that China's space programme was a military one. He further suggested that China had stolen ideas and technology from others.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>China rejected the&nbsp;accusations</strong></p>

<p>In response, China says it has always called for the building of a community of nations in outer space. And rejected the accusations and called NASA's chief claims an irresponsible smear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent years, China has stepped up the pace of its space programme, with a focus on Moon exploration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China made its first lunar uncrewed landing in 2013 and expects to launch rockets powerful enough to send astronauts to the moon towards the end of this decade.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Zhao Lijian, a spokesman at the Chinese foreign ministry, said, "This is not the first time that the head of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration has ignored the facts and spoken irresponsibly about China."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The US side has constantly constructed a smear campaign against China's normal and reasonable outer space endeavours, and China firmly opposes such irresponsible remarks," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that China has always promoted the building of a shared future for humanity in outer space and opposed its weaponisation and any arms race in space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As far as NASA is concerned, its Artemis programme plans to send a crewed mission to orbit the Moon in 2024. Also planning to make a crewed landing near the lunar south pole by 2025.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, China is planning uncrewed missions to the Moon's south pole later in this decade.&nbsp;</p>

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Is it really possible for a country to take over Moon? Or declare Moon as its own territory? NASA accusations suggest so. On Saturday, NASA chief Bill Nelson said in an interview that China could someday land on the moon.

Is it really possible for a country to take over Moon? Or declare Moon as its own territory? NASA accusations suggest so. On Saturday, NASA chief Bill Nelson said in an interview that China could someday land on the moon. He also claimed that Beijing might declare Moon as its own territory. As per Nelson, China will complete the construction of its own Moon station by 2035. The country will then be able to launch several lunar missions. China is planning to land on Moon and the NASA chief admitted that the US space administration has been "very concerned" about the country's agenda to take over the natural satellite. ALSO READ | NASA may make swimming robots to find aliens "We must be very concerned that China is landing on the Moon and saying: 'It's ours now and you stay out'," NASA Administrator Bill said. Nelson also said that China's space programme was a military one. He further suggested that China had stolen ideas and technology from others. China rejected the accusations In response, China says it has always called for the building of a community of nations in outer space. And rejected the accusations and called NASA's chief claims an irresponsible smear. In recent years, China has stepped up the pace of its space programme, with a focus on Moon exploration. China made its first lunar uncrewed landing in 2013 and expects to launch rockets powerful enough to send astronauts to the moon towards the end of this decade. ALSO READ | Scientists are using fake eggs with GPS trackers to save vulnerable sea turtles Zhao Lijian, a spokesman at the Chinese foreign ministry, said, "This is not the first time that the head of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration has ignored the facts and spoken irresponsibly about China." "The US side has constantly constructed a smear campaign against China's normal and reasonable outer space endeavours, and China firmly opposes such irresponsible remarks," he added. He added that China has always promoted the building of a shared future for humanity in outer space and opposed its weaponisation and any arms race in space. As far as NASA is concerned, its Artemis programme plans to send a crewed mission to orbit the Moon in 2024. Also planning to make a crewed landing near the lunar south pole by 2025. On the other hand, China is planning uncrewed missions to the Moon's south pole later in this decade. 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>Solar eclipse is a wonder to behold when viewed from Earth in first. Not everyone of us has been lucky enough to experience this wonder of nature. If the celestial event is so impressive from our planet, imagine how it must enthral those who view it from space!&nbsp;</p>

<p>For those of us not having chosen being&nbsp;an astronaut as a career option, NASA comes to rescue.</p>

<p>In a solar eclipse, Moon is situated between the Earth and the Sun in a way that its shadow falls on Earth. Depending upon extent to which the Moon obstructs the Sun, there are three types of solar eclipses.</p>

<p>The one clicked by NASA is a partial solar eclipse. It has been clicked by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). The SDO is NASA's observatory in the sky. It was launched in the year 2010.</p>

<p>The SDO recorded the 35-minute partial solar eclipse from space on Wednesday (June 29).</p>

<p>Over the last 12 years, observations made SDO have been extremely useful to understand the Sun</p>

<p>"SDO observations start in the interior of the Sun with the solar dynamo -- the churning of the Sun’s interior that creates its magnetic field and drives space weather. Further out, SDO observes the solar surface to directly measure the magnetic field and the solar atmosphere to understand how magnetic energy is linked to the interior and converted to space weather-causing events. Finally, SDO measures the extreme ultraviolet irradiance of the Sun that is a key driver to the structure and composition of the Earth’s upper atmosphere," says NASA on its website.</p>

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Solar eclipse is a wonder to behold when viewed from Earth in first. Not everyone of us has been lucky enough to experience this wonder of nature. If the celestial event is so impressive from our planet, imagine how it must enthral those who view it from space! For those of us not having chosen being an astronaut as a career option, NASA comes to rescue. In a solar eclipse, Moon is situated between the Earth and the Sun in a way that its shadow falls on Earth. Depending upon extent to which the Moon obstructs the Sun, there are three types of solar eclipses. The one clicked by NASA is a partial solar eclipse. It has been clicked by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). The SDO is NASA's observatory in the sky. It was launched in the year 2010. The SDO recorded the 35-minute partial solar eclipse from space on Wednesday (June 29). Over the last 12 years, observations made SDO have been extremely useful to understand the Sun "SDO observations start in the interior of the Sun with the solar dynamo -- the churning of the Sun’s interior that creates its magnetic field and drives space weather. Further out, SDO observes the solar surface to directly measure the magnetic field and the solar atmosphere to understand how magnetic energy is linked to the interior and converted to space weather-causing events. Finally, SDO measures the extreme ultraviolet irradiance of the Sun that is a key driver to the structure and composition of the Earth’s upper atmosphere," says NASA on its website. 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 ×

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<p>The scientists have constantly been trying to come up with new innovations which can help them to find traces of alien life and it seems like NASA has found a unique solution. The NASA researchers have come up with a plan to use swarms of robots to find alien life in the solar system. The Sensing with Independent Micro-Swimmers (SWIM) concept is extremely important for missions that can be too risky for even big machines and the size of the swarm makes it perfect for inhospitable situations. According to the initial designs, these small robots can be kept inside any probe, and they can be released both underwater and, in the atmosphere, depending on the needs of the mission.</p>

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<p>NASA’s Innovative Advance Concepts program awarded a $600,000 grant to a robotics mechanical engineer at the US agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in order to design the robots. Ethan Schaler has been given a time frame of two years to come up with the final products for NASA. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“With a swarm of small swimming robots, we are able to explore a much larger volume of ocean water and improve our measurements by having multiple robots collecting data in the same area,” Schaler said about the project according to a NASA release.</p>

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<p>The robots will be able to operate independently thanks to a built-in propulsion and communications system which will allow it to study planets closely. The minute attention to detail provided by the robots will allow scientists to gather more data and it can be crucial in their search for alien life.</p>


The scientists have constantly been trying to come up with new innovations which can help them to find traces of alien life and it seems like NASA has found a unique solution.

The scientists have constantly been trying to come up with new innovations which can help them to find traces of alien life and it seems like NASA has found a unique solution. The NASA researchers have come up with a plan to use swarms of robots to find alien life in the solar system. The Sensing with Independent Micro-Swimmers (SWIM) concept is extremely important for missions that can be too risky for even big machines and the size of the swarm makes it perfect for inhospitable situations. According to the initial designs, these small robots can be kept inside any probe, and they can be released both underwater and, in the atmosphere, depending on the needs of the mission. Also read | In Pics: Shanghai Disneyland theme park re-opens after three-months NASA’s Innovative Advance Concepts program awarded a $600,000 grant to a robotics mechanical engineer at the US agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in order to design the robots. Ethan Schaler has been given a time frame of two years to come up with the final products for NASA. “With a swarm of small swimming robots, we are able to explore a much larger volume of ocean water and improve our measurements by having multiple robots collecting data in the same area,” Schaler said about the project according to a NASA release. Also read | Czech police look for 'creepy' burglar who watches people in their sleep The robots will be able to operate independently thanks to a built-in propulsion and communications system which will allow it to study planets closely. The minute attention to detail provided by the robots will allow scientists to gather more data and it can be crucial in their search for alien life.

NASA looking to come up with tiny swimming robots to search for alien life

<p>Scientists have always been fascinated with studying the atmosphere and terrain of Mars, but a new NASA laboratory experiment shows that in order to find any traces of alien life, they may have to come up with a new strategy. According to the experiment, the Rovers will have to dig at least 6.6 feet or more under the surface of Mars to find any traces of life. That is the level where the Rovers can find traces of amino acid – a strong indicator that life existed on the red planet. However, over time, the study believes that any proof of life has been damaged by cosmic rays on Mars.</p>

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<p>The study, which was published in the journal Astrobiology, stated that the proof of life on Mars is possibly getting damaged faster than previously estimated by the scientists.</p>

<p>"Our results suggest that amino acids are destroyed by cosmic rays in the Martian surface rocks and regolith at much faster rates than previously thought," Alexander Pavlov of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland said according to a report on Interesting Engineering.</p>

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<p>“Current Mars rover missions drill down to about two inches (around five centimetres). At those depths, it would take only 20 million years to destroy amino acids completely. The addition of perchlorates and water increases the rate of amino acid destruction even further,"</p>

<p>"Missions with shallow drill sampling have to seek recently exposed outcrops – e.g., recent microcraters with ages less than 10 million years or the material ejected from such craters," he added.</p>


Scientists have always been fascinated with studying the atmosphere and terrain of Mars, but a new NASA laboratory experiment shows that in order to find any traces of alien life, they may have to come up with a new strategy.

Scientists have always been fascinated with studying the atmosphere and terrain of Mars, but a new NASA laboratory experiment shows that in order to find any traces of alien life, they may have to come up with a new strategy. According to the experiment, the Rovers will have to dig at least 6.6 feet or more under the surface of Mars to find any traces of life. That is the level where the Rovers can find traces of amino acid – a strong indicator that life existed on the red planet. However, over time, the study believes that any proof of life has been damaged by cosmic rays on Mars. Also read | Catch a glimpse of ‘mysterious markings’ on Mars surface. Find out what it is The study, which was published in the journal Astrobiology, stated that the proof of life on Mars is possibly getting damaged faster than previously estimated by the scientists. "Our results suggest that amino acids are destroyed by cosmic rays in the Martian surface rocks and regolith at much faster rates than previously thought," Alexander Pavlov of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland said according to a report on Interesting Engineering. Also read | Covid virus fattens body cells to initiate its takeover, says study “Current Mars rover missions drill down to about two inches (around five centimetres). At those depths, it would take only 20 million years to destroy amino acids completely. The addition of perchlorates and water increases the rate of amino acid destruction even further," "Missions with shallow drill sampling have to seek recently exposed outcrops – e.g., recent microcraters with ages less than 10 million years or the material ejected from such craters," he added.

Ancient alien life is likely buried deep under Mars’ surface: NASA study

<p>Aliens, if they are there somewhere in the outer space have not yet made a contact with us. It may also be that they have and we missed the message.</p>

<p>Just imagine an alien craft coming to Earth and then going back dejected because we were too busy doing other things than to notice them. But what if there are tell-tale signs of such a visit? Not on Earth but on the Moon?</p>

<p>A double-crater formed due to crash of a mystery spacecraft has piqued scientific interest. This crater has been found on the Moon. The eastern crater measures 59 feet (18 metres) across and a western crater measures 52.5 feet (16 metres) across.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists expected a crater to be formed as they knew an unknown piece of space junk crashed into the Moon last year. But here's the thing, no other previous crash of any space junk has formed twin craters like this one.</p>

<p>NASA has said that the double crater was 'unexpected'.</p>

<p>"The double crater was unexpected and may indicate that the rocket body had large masses at each end. Typically a spent rocket has mass concentrated at the motor end; the rest of the rocket stage mainly consists of an empty fuel tank. Since the origin of the rocket body remains uncertain, the double nature of the crater may indicate its identity," NASA has said in its release.</p>

<p>So is there a possibility of a tentacle-y alien brooding on the Moon because his spacecraft crashed? Time will tell.</p>


Aliens, if they are there somewhere in the outer space have not yet made a contact with us. It may also be that they have and we missed the message. Just imagine an alien craft coming to Earth and then going back dejected because we were too busy doing other things than to notice them.

Aliens, if they are there somewhere in the outer space have not yet made a contact with us. It may also be that they have and we missed the message. Just imagine an alien craft coming to Earth and then going back dejected because we were too busy doing other things than to notice them. But what if there are tell-tale signs of such a visit? Not on Earth but on the Moon? A double-crater formed due to crash of a mystery spacecraft has piqued scientific interest. This crater has been found on the Moon. The eastern crater measures 59 feet (18 metres) across and a western crater measures 52.5 feet (16 metres) across. Scientists expected a crater to be formed as they knew an unknown piece of space junk crashed into the Moon last year. But here's the thing, no other previous crash of any space junk has formed twin craters like this one. NASA has said that the double crater was 'unexpected'. "The double crater was unexpected and may indicate that the rocket body had large masses at each end. Typically a spent rocket has mass concentrated at the motor end; the rest of the rocket stage mainly consists of an empty fuel tank. Since the origin of the rocket body remains uncertain, the double nature of the crater may indicate its identity," NASA has said in its release. So is there a possibility of a tentacle-y alien brooding on the Moon because his spacecraft crashed? Time will tell.

Mystery deepens as spacecraft crashes into Moon, creating a double crater

<p>NASA's CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) is all set to become the first spacecraft to fly a specific unique lunar orbit.</p>

<p>The tiny CubeSat, which is approximately the size of a microwave oven, will serve as a pathfinder for other future missions to the moon with the crew.</p>

<p>Rocket Lab took to Twitter to announce that it has delayed the launch of CAPSTONE by a single day and is now targeting June 28 for it.</p>

<p>With live coverage on NASA Television, the launch will take place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The spacecraft, which will arrive near rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO) on November 13, has been designed and built by Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems.</p>

<p>The project, which has been funded by NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer programme, could help improve the efficiency of solar cells for space missions and use on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is the first spacecraft to test the stability of the new orbit NRHO around the moon and is crucial as the pull of gravity from the earth and the moon interact in this spot in space to allow for a nearly-stable orbit.</p>

<p>The unique type of orbit will be used by NASA for parking its lunar-orbiting space station Gateway as part of its Artemis programme that is scheduled to take two astronauts to the lunar South Pole in 2024-25 and construct a lunar base.</p>

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NASA's CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) is all set to become the first spacecraft to fly a specific unique lunar orbit.

NASA's CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) is all set to become the first spacecraft to fly a specific unique lunar orbit. The tiny CubeSat, which is approximately the size of a microwave oven, will serve as a pathfinder for other future missions to the moon with the crew. Rocket Lab took to Twitter to announce that it has delayed the launch of CAPSTONE by a single day and is now targeting June 28 for it. With live coverage on NASA Television, the launch will take place from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula. Going to the Moon is no small feat. Our team has been working on the historic #CAPSTONE mission for more than 2 years, developing innovative tech to help us explore the Moon and beyond with small sats. Here's just a tiny glimpse of our incredible people behind the mission. pic.twitter.com/2QHP65dNQ9 — Rocket Lab (@RocketLab) June 26, 2022 × The spacecraft, which will arrive near rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO) on November 13, has been designed and built by Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems. The project, which has been funded by NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer programme, could help improve the efficiency of solar cells for space missions and use on Earth. Also read | Historic: NASA’s first-ever commercial launch outside United States This is the first spacecraft to test the stability of the new orbit NRHO around the moon and is crucial as the pull of gravity from the earth and the moon interact in this spot in space to allow for a nearly-stable orbit. The unique type of orbit will be used by NASA for parking its lunar-orbiting space station Gateway as part of its Artemis programme that is scheduled to take two astronauts to the lunar South Pole in 2024-25 and construct a lunar base. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late Sunday, in a "historic" moment for the country's space industry. In the first of three planned launches from the Arnhem Space Centre, the rocket, carrying technology likened to a "mini Hubble" telescope, lifted off -- blasted about 350 kilometres (218 miles) into the night sky.

Australia: Why is this rocket launch by NASA historical?

Now, NASA's launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's outback. The rocket launch is momentous as it is the first in Australia in more than 25 years.

NASA launches rocket from Australia to capture data on Alpha Centauri systems

<p>In a historic moment for the United States’ space industry, NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late on Sunday, as reported by AFP. In the first of three planned launches from the Arnhem Space Centre, the rocket, carrying technology likened to a "mini Hubble" telescope, lifted off and blasted about 350 kilometres (218 miles) into the night sky.</p>

<p>Equatorial Launch Australia CEO Michael Jones told AFP ahead of the lift-off, "It is a momentous occasion for us as a company in particular, but it's historic for Australia."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jones, whose company owns and operates the launch site in the far north of Australia, described it as a "coming out" party for the country's space industry and said the chance to work with NASA was a milestone for commercial space firms in the country.</p>

<p>After a series of rain and wind delays, the suborbital-sounding rocket soared into the sky to study x-rays emanating from the Alpha Centauri A and B systems. After reaching its apogee, the rocket's payload was to capture data on the star systems before parachuting back to earth.</p>

<p>According to NASA, the launch offers a unique glimpse of the distant systems and unlocked fresh possibilities for scientists.</p>

<p>"We're excited to be able to launch important science missions from the Southern Hemisphere and see targets that we can't from the United States," Nicky Fox, NASA's Heliophysics Division director in Washington, said on announcing the mission.</p>

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<p>Jones said the unique location had made preparations hard, with years of work to get regulatory approval and the need to haul rockets on barges to the launch site -- about 28 hours drive from Darwin in northern Australia.</p>

<p>"I think for the team, it's gonna be, you know, a huge relief that it's done," he said.</p>

<p>It is the first NASA rocket to launch from Australia since 1995, and the project was hailed as the start of a "new era" for the country's space industry by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.&nbsp;</p>

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In a historic moment for the United States’ space industry, NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late on Sunday, as reported by AFP.

In a historic moment for the United States’ space industry, NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late on Sunday, as reported by AFP. In the first of three planned launches from the Arnhem Space Centre, the rocket, carrying technology likened to a "mini Hubble" telescope, lifted off and blasted about 350 kilometres (218 miles) into the night sky. Equatorial Launch Australia CEO Michael Jones told AFP ahead of the lift-off, "It is a momentous occasion for us as a company in particular, but it's historic for Australia." Jones, whose company owns and operates the launch site in the far north of Australia, described it as a "coming out" party for the country's space industry and said the chance to work with NASA was a milestone for commercial space firms in the country. After a series of rain and wind delays, the suborbital-sounding rocket soared into the sky to study x-rays emanating from the Alpha Centauri A and B systems. After reaching its apogee, the rocket's payload was to capture data on the star systems before parachuting back to earth. According to NASA, the launch offers a unique glimpse of the distant systems and unlocked fresh possibilities for scientists. "We're excited to be able to launch important science missions from the Southern Hemisphere and see targets that we can't from the United States," Nicky Fox, NASA's Heliophysics Division director in Washington, said on announcing the mission. Also Read: Dollar bankruptcy: Russia may soon default on debt servicing Jones said the unique location had made preparations hard, with years of work to get regulatory approval and the need to haul rockets on barges to the launch site -- about 28 hours drive from Darwin in northern Australia. "I think for the team, it's gonna be, you know, a huge relief that it's done," he said. It is the first NASA rocket to launch from Australia since 1995, and the project was hailed as the start of a "new era" for the country's space industry by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (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>It's real fun to observe astronauts in space bouncing around in zero gravity. Though we theoretically know that space does not have gravity, actually seeing zero gravity in action is amusing nonetheless.</p>

<p>Like solids, liquids act strange in zero gravity. But it's a bit hard to imagine how that would come to be.</p>

<p>An astronaut has come to our rescue. Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut who is aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has shown everyone what happens when you wring a wet cloth in zero gravity.</p>

<p>The astronaut first takes a washcloth, packed to the size of a hockey puck. He takes the cloth out and wets it in water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This may sound simple but how he does that in zero gravity is a thing to behold. Once the washcloth is wet with water, Hadfield proceeds to wring it.</p>

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<p>Now, if we do this on Earth, the water will come out of the wash cloth and drip to the ground. But in space, where there is no gravity, the water simply forms a tube around the cloth and continues to cling to it. Even the water that 'falls' on Hadfield's hands forms an enveloping film around it.</p>

<p>Check out the video here</p>

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<p>It's amazing to see how he does that. And its perhaps precisely why the highly amusing video has got more than 10 million views so far and more than 100,000 people have liked it.<br />
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It's real fun to observe astronauts in space bouncing around in zero gravity. Though we theoretically know that space does not have gravity, actually seeing zero gravity in action is amusing nonetheless.

It's real fun to observe astronauts in space bouncing around in zero gravity. Though we theoretically know that space does not have gravity, actually seeing zero gravity in action is amusing nonetheless. Like solids, liquids act strange in zero gravity. But it's a bit hard to imagine how that would come to be. An astronaut has come to our rescue. Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut who is aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has shown everyone what happens when you wring a wet cloth in zero gravity. The astronaut first takes a washcloth, packed to the size of a hockey puck. He takes the cloth out and wets it in water. This may sound simple but how he does that in zero gravity is a thing to behold. Once the washcloth is wet with water, Hadfield proceeds to wring it. Also Read | NASA's Hubble Telescope clicks crisp image of a sparkling galaxy Now, if we do this on Earth, the water will come out of the wash cloth and drip to the ground. But in space, where there is no gravity, the water simply forms a tube around the cloth and continues to cling to it. Even the water that 'falls' on Hadfield's hands forms an enveloping film around it. Check out the video here × It's amazing to see how he does that. And its perhaps precisely why the highly amusing video has got more than 10 million views so far and more than 100,000 people have liked it.

Astronaut shows what happens when you wring wet cloth in space

<p>The night sky is a sparkle to start with. The countless stars are just there for us to unravel their mystery. But just sometimes, when we are in the mood for some dreamy stargazing, weather plays a spoilsport.</p>

<p>It was to overcome this limitation exactly that Hubble Space Telescope was put in orbit. It eliminates the weather factor completely.</p>

<p>Hubble has been sending us mesmerising images for years. Another image has joined the long list. The space telescope has clicked a crisp photo of a sparkling galaxy. NASA has shared the image on Instagram and other social media feeds.</p>

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<p>"A little glitter goes a long way…Millions of light-years, actually! In the middle of this picture is a sparkling galaxy, crisply captured by the @NASAHubble Space Telescope. You might notice, however, that there are quite a few stars that look much brighter than the stars contained within the galaxy. For example, there’s a shining star at the center—actually, it’s a part of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. The star looks more luminous because it’s much closer to us," says NASA in its post</p>

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The night sky is a sparkle to start with. The countless stars are just there for us to unravel their mystery. But just sometimes, when we are in the mood for some dreamy stargazing, weather plays a spoilsport.

The night sky is a sparkle to start with. The countless stars are just there for us to unravel their mystery. But just sometimes, when we are in the mood for some dreamy stargazing, weather plays a spoilsport. It was to overcome this limitation exactly that Hubble Space Telescope was put in orbit. It eliminates the weather factor completely. Hubble has been sending us mesmerising images for years. Another image has joined the long list. The space telescope has clicked a crisp photo of a sparkling galaxy. NASA has shared the image on Instagram and other social media feeds. Also Read | Star burns brighter even after supernova explosion "A little glitter goes a long way…Millions of light-years, actually! In the middle of this picture is a sparkling galaxy, crisply captured by the @NASAHubble Space Telescope. You might notice, however, that there are quite a few stars that look much brighter than the stars contained within the galaxy. For example, there’s a shining star at the center—actually, it’s a part of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. The star looks more luminous because it’s much closer to us," says NASA in its post View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) × As usual, the image is being liked by users. At the time of publishing of this story, nearly one million people had liked the photo. 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 ×

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<p>NASA has urged Boston-based RR Auction to stop selling the moon dust that was obtained during the 1969 Apollo mission and fed to cockroaches in an experiment to see if it contained any pathogens that presented a hazard to terrestrial life. RR said that the experiment materials included three cockroaches’ carcasses with a vial containing 40 milligrammes of moon dust, which was supposed to fetch at least USD 400,000 at auction but has been removed. As reported by AP, a NASA lawyer in a letter to the auctioneer said that the material still belonged to the federal government.</p>

<p>More than 47 pounds (21.3 kilos) of lunar rock was returned to Earth during the mission. To see if it would kill them, some were fed to different types of animals.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>No person, university or any other organisation has ever been given the permission to preserve Apollo samples after the analysis, or for any other usage, as per letter of NASA on June 15.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Marion Brooks, an entomologist dissected and studied the fed cockroaches after they were sent to the University of Minnesota. Brook who passed away in 2007 in conversation with Minneapolis Tribune for a story in October 1969 said, “I found no evidence of infectious agents.” She further said that she didn’t discover any proof that the lunar material was harmful or had negative impacts.</p>

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<p>However, Brook kept the moon rock and cockroaches instead of giving them back to the space agency. Later they were sold by her daughter in the year 2010 and now are being sold again by RR.</p>

<p>RR’s attorney Zaid Mark said, “NASA has a track record of pursuing items related to the early space programmes.”</p>

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NASA has urged Boston-based RR Auction to stop selling the moon dust that was obtained during the 1969 Apollo mission and fed to cockroaches in an experiment to see if it contained any pathogens that presented a hazard to terrestrial life.

NASA has urged Boston-based RR Auction to stop selling the moon dust that was obtained during the 1969 Apollo mission and fed to cockroaches in an experiment to see if it contained any pathogens that presented a hazard to terrestrial life. RR said that the experiment materials included three cockroaches’ carcasses with a vial containing 40 milligrammes of moon dust, which was supposed to fetch at least USD 400,000 at auction but has been removed. As reported by AP, a NASA lawyer in a letter to the auctioneer said that the material still belonged to the federal government. More than 47 pounds (21.3 kilos) of lunar rock was returned to Earth during the mission. To see if it would kill them, some were fed to different types of animals. Also read | Why did NASA abort important 'Artemis Mission' rocket test launch with just 29 seconds left on clock? No person, university or any other organisation has ever been given the permission to preserve Apollo samples after the analysis, or for any other usage, as per letter of NASA on June 15. Watch | Gravitas: Mysterious rocks to reveal secrets of Mars? Marion Brooks, an entomologist dissected and studied the fed cockroaches after they were sent to the University of Minnesota. Brook who passed away in 2007 in conversation with Minneapolis Tribune for a story in October 1969 said, “I found no evidence of infectious agents.” She further said that she didn’t discover any proof that the lunar material was harmful or had negative impacts. Also read | NASA to test 3 nuclear fission plant designs on the Moon to power Martian and deep space exploration However, Brook kept the moon rock and cockroaches instead of giving them back to the space agency. Later they were sold by her daughter in the year 2010 and now are being sold again by RR. RR’s attorney Zaid Mark said, “NASA has a track record of pursuing items related to the early space programmes.” As per NASA’s own admission, it was unaware of the earlier cockroach experiment item auction. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>With just 29 seconds left on the clock for its rocket launch, NASA aborted a crucial test that would've been monumental in placing humans on the moon. Why did this happen? Let's find out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per NASA, a hydrogen leak within the rocket was the reason behind this abrupt ending.</p>

<p>This was the fourth consecutive aborted attempt in the 'mega moon rocket' mission which is officially called the "Space Launch System (SLS)."</p>

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<p>However, in spite of the failed attempt, NASA has called the attempt a success as engineers for the first time completed more of their launch objectives beforehand, successfully fuelling the deep-space rocket for the first time. This is one of the last tests the rocket must pass to be cleared for its first flight to the moon.</p>

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<p>The earlier three rehearsals ended before the rocket was fully fuelled. The failed attempts also revealed malfunctioning valves, faulty fans, and leaks. Due to this, the crew had to remove the SLS from the launch pad for repairs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I would say that the majority of our objectives were met," said launch director for the Artemis Mission, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson.</p>

<p>Speaking at a news briefing Thompson added that "there were maybe small pieces within that one primary objective that we came up a little short on."</p>

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<p>The unmet objectives were not specified in detail by NASA. Launch director Thompson said the team would determine if any repairs can be made at the launchpad and whether they need to roll the 322-foot rocket back to its storage facility.</p>

<p>SLS as per Live Science is NASA's most powerful rocket ever, and it aims to take the first woman and person of colour to the lunar surface and establish a permanent base there.</p>

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With just 29 seconds left on the clock for its rocket launch, NASA aborted a crucial test that would've been monumental in placing humans on the moon. Why did this happen?

With just 29 seconds left on the clock for its rocket launch, NASA aborted a crucial test that would've been monumental in placing humans on the moon. Why did this happen? Let's find out. As per NASA, a hydrogen leak within the rocket was the reason behind this abrupt ending. This was the fourth consecutive aborted attempt in the 'mega moon rocket' mission which is officially called the "Space Launch System (SLS)." Also read | Mission to Moon: How US and Japan plan to once again send humans to the lunar surface However, in spite of the failed attempt, NASA has called the attempt a success as engineers for the first time completed more of their launch objectives beforehand, successfully fuelling the deep-space rocket for the first time. This is one of the last tests the rocket must pass to be cleared for its first flight to the moon. Today’s #Artemis I wet dress rehearsal ended today at 7:37 p.m. at T-29 seconds. Read about today’s activities and next steps on the Artemis blog: https://t.co/LvYsdFpvgK https://t.co/TDal5KGgvF — NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) June 21, 2022 × The earlier three rehearsals ended before the rocket was fully fuelled. The failed attempts also revealed malfunctioning valves, faulty fans, and leaks. Due to this, the crew had to remove the SLS from the launch pad for repairs. Watch | Gravitas: Nasa is launching a probe into UFO sightings "I would say that the majority of our objectives were met," said launch director for the Artemis Mission, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson. Speaking at a news briefing Thompson added that "there were maybe small pieces within that one primary objective that we came up a little short on." Also read | NASA to test 3 nuclear fission plant designs on the Moon to power Martian and deep space exploration The unmet objectives were not specified in detail by NASA. Launch director Thompson said the team would determine if any repairs can be made at the launchpad and whether they need to roll the 322-foot rocket back to its storage facility. SLS as per Live Science is NASA's most powerful rocket ever, and it aims to take the first woman and person of colour to the lunar surface and establish a permanent base there. (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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