<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>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Mission to bring back samples from Mars</strong></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.

'Wispy blue swirls': NASA shares extraordinary image of Cygnus Loop nebula that looks like 'abstracted skull'

<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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<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.

Is it possible for China to declare Moon as its own territory? Beijing rejects NASA's claims

<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!

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.

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<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>

<p>As per NASA’s own admission, it was unaware of the earlier cockroach experiment item auction.</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)

NASA wants its moon dust and experiment cockroaches back

NASA's rover Perseverance has photograped what looks like a precariously balanced rock on Mars. Will the new photographs reveal more secrets about the red planet? Palki Sharma tells you more.

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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.

Why did NASA abort important 'Artemis Mission' rocket test launch with just 29 seconds left on clock?

<p>Nasa, along with the US department of energy, is working&nbsp;to enhance space nuclear technologies. The space agency&nbsp;has chosen three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system design which may be ready for launch by the end of this decade for a demonstration on the Moon and is going to benefit exploration under the Artemis mission in the future.</p>

<p>Three companies, Lockheed Martin, Westinghouse, and IX (a partnership between Intuitive Machines and X-Energy), will be receiving a contract through DOE's Idaho National Laboratory, each valued at nearly $5 million.</p>

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<p>The contracts will finance the development of initial design concepts for a 40-kilowatt class fission power system which is being planned to last for a minimum period of 10 years in the lunar environment.</p>

<p>Fission systems are reliable and relatively small and lightweight in comparison to other power systems. These systems will have the capacity to enable continuous power regardless of location, available sunlight, and other natural environmental conditions, paving the way for long-duration missions on the Moon and even Mars.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Mysterious rocks reveal to reveal secrets of Mars?</strong></p>

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<p>The Associate Administrator for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, Jim Reuter, said, "New technology drives our exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The development of these early designs will help us lay the groundwork for powering our long-term human presence on other worlds."</p>

<p>Idaho National Laboratory's managing and operating contractor, Battelle Energy Alliance, led the request for the Proposal development, evaluation, and also procurement sponsored by NASA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner said, "The Fission Surface Power project is a very achievable first step toward the United States establishing nuclear power on the Moon. I look forward to seeing what each of these teams will accomplish."</p>

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<p>NASA will receive critical information from the industry through Phase 1 awards that can result in the full flight-certified fission power system being jointly developed.</p>

<p>The Fission surface power technologies will also help NASA with mature nuclear propulsion systems that rely on reactors to generate power that can be used for deep space exploration missions.</p>

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Nasa, along with the US department of energy, is working to enhance space nuclear technologies. The space agency has chosen three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system design which may be ready for launch by the end of this decade for a demonstration on the Moon and is going to benefit exploration under the Artemis mission in the future.

Nasa, along with the US department of energy, is working to enhance space nuclear technologies. The space agency has chosen three design concept proposals for a fission surface power system design which may be ready for launch by the end of this decade for a demonstration on the Moon and is going to benefit exploration under the Artemis mission in the future. Three companies, Lockheed Martin, Westinghouse, and IX (a partnership between Intuitive Machines and X-Energy), will be receiving a contract through DOE's Idaho National Laboratory, each valued at nearly $5 million. Also read | Narrow escape! International Space Station dodges space debris from Russian anti-satellite test The contracts will finance the development of initial design concepts for a 40-kilowatt class fission power system which is being planned to last for a minimum period of 10 years in the lunar environment. Fission systems are reliable and relatively small and lightweight in comparison to other power systems. These systems will have the capacity to enable continuous power regardless of location, available sunlight, and other natural environmental conditions, paving the way for long-duration missions on the Moon and even Mars. Watch | Gravitas: Mysterious rocks reveal to reveal secrets of Mars? The Associate Administrator for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate, Jim Reuter, said, "New technology drives our exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The development of these early designs will help us lay the groundwork for powering our long-term human presence on other worlds." Idaho National Laboratory's managing and operating contractor, Battelle Energy Alliance, led the request for the Proposal development, evaluation, and also procurement sponsored by NASA. Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner said, "The Fission Surface Power project is a very achievable first step toward the United States establishing nuclear power on the Moon. I look forward to seeing what each of these teams will accomplish." Also read | NASA to gradually shut Voyager probes as they drift away NASA will receive critical information from the industry through Phase 1 awards that can result in the full flight-certified fission power system being jointly developed. The Fission surface power technologies will also help NASA with mature nuclear propulsion systems that rely on reactors to generate power that can be used for deep space exploration missions. 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’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) has spotted a peculiarly-shaped cloud hovering over the largest inland body of water on the planet, the Caspian Sea.</p>

<p>In sharp contrast with the typical diffused and dispersed cloud cover, this particular cloud had well-defined edges resembling something from a cartoon or something painted onto the scenery.</p>

<p>The cloud, which resembles what can be called a white smudge of paint, is a small stratocumulus cloud according to Bastiaan van Diedenhoven, who is an atmospheric scientist at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research.</p>

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<p>Usually found during good weather conditions, cumulus clouds are detached “heaps” of “cauliflower-shaped” clouds and form at low altitudes, generally between 600 and 2,000 metres.</p>

<p>Spanning a layer about 100 kilometres, the stratocumulus cloud in the picture is hovering at an altitude of about 1,500 metres.</p>

<p>The image of the cloud, which has gone viral on social media, has garnered hundreds of likes and has been shared multiple times.</p>

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<p>While a Twitter user commented “Google, the eye in the sky," another wrote “Zoom in more it spells GOD."&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Sharp edges are often formed when dry, warm air coming from land collides with colder moist air over the ocean, and the cloud forms at that boundary. You often see this off the west coast of Africa but at much larger scales," said Diedenhoven.</p>

<p>He believes that the cloud drifted to the coast of Makhachkala from the Caspian Sea during the afternoon and dissipated when it reached land.</p>

<p>It comes after there were reports that cosmic cannibalism is taking place in space as a dead star is ripping apart its planetary system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Using the archival data from the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA scientists have found that a White Dwarf star called G238-44 is responsible for the phenomenon which is happening for the first time.</p>

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NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) has spotted a peculiarly-shaped cloud hovering over the largest inland body of water on the planet, the Caspian Sea. In sharp contrast with the typical diffused and dispersed cloud cover, this particular cloud had well-defined edges resembling something from a cartoon or something painted onto the scenery. The cloud, which resembles what can be called a white smudge of paint, is a small stratocumulus cloud according to Bastiaan van Diedenhoven, who is an atmospheric scientist at SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research. If you zoom in on this imagery, which was captured via the #GOESEast 🛰️, the clouds seem to form the word "GO." 😃 pic.twitter.com/JkfdzvckwP — NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) May 6, 2022 × Usually found during good weather conditions, cumulus clouds are detached “heaps” of “cauliflower-shaped” clouds and form at low altitudes, generally between 600 and 2,000 metres. Spanning a layer about 100 kilometres, the stratocumulus cloud in the picture is hovering at an altitude of about 1,500 metres. The image of the cloud, which has gone viral on social media, has garnered hundreds of likes and has been shared multiple times. × While a Twitter user commented “Google, the eye in the sky," another wrote “Zoom in more it spells GOD." “Sharp edges are often formed when dry, warm air coming from land collides with colder moist air over the ocean, and the cloud forms at that boundary. You often see this off the west coast of Africa but at much larger scales," said Diedenhoven. He believes that the cloud drifted to the coast of Makhachkala from the Caspian Sea during the afternoon and dissipated when it reached land. It comes after there were reports that cosmic cannibalism is taking place in space as a dead star is ripping apart its planetary system. Using the archival data from the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA scientists have found that a White Dwarf star called G238-44 is responsible for the phenomenon which is happening for the first time. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

'Zoom in more it spells GOD': NASA spots peculiar cloud hovering over Caspian Sea

<p>Voyager spacecrafts have travelled further into space than any made-made space vehicle has ever gone. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, launched in 1977, were meant to last just five years. But decades on, the spacecrafts have continued on their path sending back invaluable data never before obtained.</p>

<p>The spacecrafts are humankind's imprint on the space. The spacecrafts are so far away from Earth it takes 20 light hours and 33 minutes for a signal to travel from Voyager-1 to Earth. In case of Voyager 2, a signal takes 18 light hours to reach Earth. These spacecrafts are 23.3 billion kilometres from Earth.</p>

<p>These spacecrafts carrying out such a long journey is in itself a wonder and a thing to be proud of as a human. But the arduous and still continuing journey has begun to take its toll it seems. NASA has been gradually turning off equipments aboard both the spacecrafts.</p>

<p>Both of these probes are equipped with television cameras, infrared and ultraviolet sensors, magnetometers, plasma detectors, and cosmic-ray and charged-particle sensors. But 44 years on, the need to conserve energy in order to transmit data has assumed great priority.</p>

<p>NASA has hence been gradually switching of instruments one by one. It has been decades since NASA shut down cameras on the probes. And though it feels sad it appears that NASA would continue shutting down more instruments.</p>

<p>Though it is not certain, will there be a time when we would cut all contact with both spacecrafts? The Voyagers will continue their journey into nothingness of space even after that. They will bear testimony of human ingenuity as they would chart lonely path in the deep expanse.</p>

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<p>NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has spotted a buzzing multiplanet system within our galactic neighbourhood about 33 light-years from Earth, making it one of the closest known multiplanet systems to our own.</p>

<p>At the heart of the system lies a small and cool M-dwarf star, named HD 260655, and astronomers have found that it hosts at least two terrestrial, Earth-sized planets.</p>

<p>However, the planets are likely not habitable, as their orbits are relatively tight, exposing the planets to temperatures that are too high to sustain liquid surface water, the astronomers from MIT who made the discovery said.</p>

<p>The inner plant orbits its star every 2.8 Earth days and is about 1.2 times the size of Earth and twice as massive. The other orbits every 5.7 Earth days and is 1.5 times the size of Earth and three times as massive. They have both been described considered "rocky."</p>

<p>Nevertheless, the latest discovery has caused excitement among the scientific community as it will help them understand what this neighbourhood looks like.</p>

<p>It will also give them a closer look at the properties of the planets and signs of any atmosphere they might hold.</p>

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<p>“Both planets in this system are each considered among the best targets for atmospheric study because of the brightness of their star," said Michelle Kunimoto, a postdoc in MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research and one of the discovery's lead scientists.</p>

<p>"Is there a volatile-rich atmosphere around these planets? And are there signs of water or carbon-based species? These planets are fantastic test beds for those&nbsp;explorations."</p>

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NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has spotted a buzzing multiplanet system within our galactic neighbourhood about 33 light-years from Earth, making it one of the closest known multiplanet systems to our own.

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has spotted a buzzing multiplanet system within our galactic neighbourhood about 33 light-years from Earth, making it one of the closest known multiplanet systems to our own. At the heart of the system lies a small and cool M-dwarf star, named HD 260655, and astronomers have found that it hosts at least two terrestrial, Earth-sized planets. However, the planets are likely not habitable, as their orbits are relatively tight, exposing the planets to temperatures that are too high to sustain liquid surface water, the astronomers from MIT who made the discovery said. The inner plant orbits its star every 2.8 Earth days and is about 1.2 times the size of Earth and twice as massive. The other orbits every 5.7 Earth days and is 1.5 times the size of Earth and three times as massive. They have both been described considered "rocky." Nevertheless, the latest discovery has caused excitement among the scientific community as it will help them understand what this neighbourhood looks like. It will also give them a closer look at the properties of the planets and signs of any atmosphere they might hold. Also read | A rogue black hole spotted wandering 5,000 light-years from Earth “Both planets in this system are each considered among the best targets for atmospheric study because of the brightness of their star," said Michelle Kunimoto, a postdoc in MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research and one of the discovery's lead scientists. "Is there a volatile-rich atmosphere around these planets? And are there signs of water or carbon-based species? These planets are fantastic test beds for those explorations." Also read | Plants can break biochemistry rules and make 'secret decisions' about our future: Study The team will present its findings at the meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Pasadena, California. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Scientists find multiplanet system that hosts two Earth-type planets just 33 light years away

<p>In the search for some form of microbial life on planet Mars, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover found human trash on the surface of the planet. During one of its scheduled inspections of the planet, the Mars rover spotted landing debris caught in a jagged rock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon close examination, the trash was found to be a thermal material that the American space agency commonly uses in order to protect the Perseverance spacecraft from extreme temperatures when they have made their journey to Mars, plunging through the Martian atmosphere.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, the NASA engineers tweeted from the Perseverance rover account, "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."</p>

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<p>Questions are constantly being asked as to how did the piece of trash make its way to the area where it was discovered, which is nearly two kilometers away from the actual location where the landing gears, including the "rocket-powered jet pack" of the Perseverance mission, crashed on the Martian surface.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The space agency wondered if the piece of trash landed there after the landing gears of the mission crashed or if it may have been blown there by the wind.</p>

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<p>The Perseverance Mars Rover landed on Mars in the month of February in 2021. On its way down, the spacecraft holding the Rover had thrown away several items and instruments, which included a heat shield, a supersonic parachute, and a rocket-powered sky crane that lowered the Rover to the ground.</p>

<p>These items that were thrown away crash-landed on the Martian surface, which makes it no surprise that the Rover came across more landing debris.</p>

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<p>The Perseverance Mars rover is currently entering the most crucial part of the mission, where it is all ready to explore the dried-up river delta in the Jezero Crater.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The planetary scientists at NASA suspect that about 3 billion years ago, the place was filled with water, where there is a remote possibility of finding past or present signs of microscopic life.</p>

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In the search for some form of microbial life on planet Mars, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover found human trash on the surface of the planet. During one of its scheduled inspections of the planet, the Mars rover spotted landing debris caught in a jagged rock.

In the search for some form of microbial life on planet Mars, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover found human trash on the surface of the planet. During one of its scheduled inspections of the planet, the Mars rover spotted landing debris caught in a jagged rock. Upon close examination, the trash was found to be a thermal material that the American space agency commonly uses in order to protect the Perseverance spacecraft from extreme temperatures when they have made their journey to Mars, plunging through the Martian atmosphere. Also read | NASA's Perseverance rover clicks amazing picture of bizarre snake-head rock, balancing boulder on Mars On Wednesday, the NASA engineers tweeted from the Perseverance rover account, "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." 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. pic.twitter.com/O4rIaEABLu — NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (@NASAPersevere) June 15, 2022 Questions are constantly being asked as to how did the piece of trash make its way to the area where it was discovered, which is nearly two kilometers away from the actual location where the landing gears, including the "rocket-powered jet pack" of the Perseverance mission, crashed on the Martian surface. The space agency wondered if the piece of trash landed there after the landing gears of the mission crashed or if it may have been blown there by the wind. Watch | Is an alien looking at us from Mars? The Perseverance Mars Rover landed on Mars in the month of February in 2021. On its way down, the spacecraft holding the Rover had thrown away several items and instruments, which included a heat shield, a supersonic parachute, and a rocket-powered sky crane that lowered the Rover to the ground. These items that were thrown away crash-landed on the Martian surface, which makes it no surprise that the Rover came across more landing debris. Also read | Scientists find multiplanet system that hosts two Earth-type planets just 33 light years away The Perseverance Mars rover is currently entering the most crucial part of the mission, where it is all ready to explore the dried-up river delta in the Jezero Crater. The planetary scientists at NASA suspect that about 3 billion years ago, the place was filled with water, where there is a remote possibility of finding past or present signs of microscopic 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.

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<p>NASA's rover, Perseverance, has been on a stroll for a long time on Mars. It has come across some odd but interesting terrain. Some examples are a weird snake-head rock and a balancing boulder. A picture of the feature on Mars was taken on Sunday (June 12) by the car-sized Perseverance. In the picture, a boulder can be seen balancing on a slab of gray rock. And on the right, a rock formation which looks like a snake which has its mouth open. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The picture is of a layered butte, which may be a part of an ancient river delta once existed in the 28-mile-wide (45 kilometers) Jezero Crater. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Perseverance has also found a friend on Mars. No, it's not an alien but a small pet rock. The two have been together for around four months now and they seem to have become inseparable, said media reports. In early February, a rock seemed to have found its way into the left front wheel of the rover, as per left hazard avoidance camera of Perseverance.</p>

<p>This happened when the rover was roaming on the red planet. Perseverance rover and the rock seem to share a special bond now as they have been together for the last four months. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The rock seems to have become a witness to the exploration activities of Perseverance. It has travelled more than 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) along with it. The journey seems to have been tough as they scoured the rugged terrain.</p>

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NASA's rover, Perseverance, has been on a stroll for a long time on Mars. It has come across some odd but interesting terrain. Some examples are a weird snake-head rock and a balancing boulder.

NASA's rover, Perseverance, has been on a stroll for a long time on Mars. It has come across some odd but interesting terrain. Some examples are a weird snake-head rock and a balancing boulder. A picture of the feature on Mars was taken on Sunday (June 12) by the car-sized Perseverance. In the picture, a boulder can be seen balancing on a slab of gray rock. And on the right, a rock formation which looks like a snake which has its mouth open. Much to look at on Mars this week! 😍 #PerseveranceRover is at Hogwallow Flats and WOW it’s a space geologists’ wonderland! The smooth balancing rock in the center? How’d it get and stay there through the sands of Martian time? NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/MSSS/C. Rojas pic.twitter.com/jxItnWgVb5 — planeta rojas (@corrinerojas) June 15, 2022 × The picture is of a layered butte, which may be a part of an ancient river delta once existed in the 28-mile-wide (45 kilometers) Jezero Crater. Also Read: No need to panic? James Webb Space Telescope experiences micrometeoroid impact for first time Perseverance has also found a friend on Mars. No, it's not an alien but a small pet rock. The two have been together for around four months now and they seem to have become inseparable, said media reports. In early February, a rock seemed to have found its way into the left front wheel of the rover, as per left hazard avoidance camera of Perseverance. This happened when the rover was roaming on the red planet. Perseverance rover and the rock seem to share a special bond now as they have been together for the last four months. Watch: What are solar flares? The rock seems to have become a witness to the exploration activities of Perseverance. It has travelled more than 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) along with it. The journey seems to have been tough as they scoured the rugged terrain. Watch WION's live TV here: (With inputs from agencies) 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>In the recent years, the sightings of UFOs have increased around the world. Several people have been looking for answers. Finally, there is some hope to unravel the mysteries as NASA has formed a team to study the UFOs. It seems to be a new push towards high-risk and high-impact science. On Thursday, NASA said that it is coming up with an independent team to explain the sightings. The team will also find out how much information is available publicly and how much more is required in this endeavour, the space agency announced. These professionals will also see how to use the information in the future. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At NASA headquarters in Washington, DC, Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, said, "NASA believes that the tools of scientific discovery are powerful and apply here also." &nbsp;</p>

<p>During the National Academy of Sciences webcast, Zurbuchen added, "We are not shying away from reputational risk. Our strong belief is that the biggest challenge of these phenomena is that it's a data-poor field." &nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA head Bill Nelson said that he believes on accounts of UFOs. “We're taking this very seriously. I've talked to the Navy pilots that know that they saw something back in 2004. They tracked it on their radar off the Southern California coast, over the Pacific. Since then, hundreds of objects have been spotted and a couple of them were explained, they may be balloons, but most of them are unexplained. So I’ve asked NASA, and it will be announced within a few days, to approach this subject from a scientific standpoint, since we are a scientific research organisation. In about eight months, they’re going to report,” Nelson told a news briefing.</p>

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<p>The agency sees it as a crucial step to explain the mysterious sighting in the sky, which are also called UAPs, or unidentified aerial phenomena. This team will collect data on "events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or known natural phenomena -- from a scientific perspective," NASA said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’?</strong></p>

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<p>The study, which will be carried out for nine months, will be entirely open as it will not use any classified military data. It will cost not more than $100,000.&nbsp;This team will be headed by astrophysicist David Spergel, president, Simons Foundation for advancing scientific research, NASA said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a news conference, Spergel said, "We have to approach all these questions with a sense of humility. I spent most of my career as a cosmologist. I can tell you we don't know what makes up 95% of the universe. So, there are things we don't understand." &nbsp;</p>

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In the recent years, the sightings of UFOs have increased around the world. Several people have been looking for answers. Finally, there is some hope to unravel the mysteries as NASA has formed a team to study the UFOs.

In the recent years, the sightings of UFOs have increased around the world. Several people have been looking for answers. Finally, there is some hope to unravel the mysteries as NASA has formed a team to study the UFOs. It seems to be a new push towards high-risk and high-impact science. On Thursday, NASA said that it is coming up with an independent team to explain the sightings. The team will also find out how much information is available publicly and how much more is required in this endeavour, the space agency announced. These professionals will also see how to use the information in the future. At NASA headquarters in Washington, DC, Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, said, "NASA believes that the tools of scientific discovery are powerful and apply here also." During the National Academy of Sciences webcast, Zurbuchen added, "We are not shying away from reputational risk. Our strong belief is that the biggest challenge of these phenomena is that it's a data-poor field." NASA head Bill Nelson said that he believes on accounts of UFOs. “We're taking this very seriously. I've talked to the Navy pilots that know that they saw something back in 2004. They tracked it on their radar off the Southern California coast, over the Pacific. Since then, hundreds of objects have been spotted and a couple of them were explained, they may be balloons, but most of them are unexplained. So I’ve asked NASA, and it will be announced within a few days, to approach this subject from a scientific standpoint, since we are a scientific research organisation. In about eight months, they’re going to report,” Nelson told a news briefing. Also Read: UFO sighting: Several onlookers get spooked on spotting bright light in night sky in US The agency sees it as a crucial step to explain the mysterious sighting in the sky, which are also called UAPs, or unidentified aerial phenomena. This team will collect data on "events in the sky that cannot be identified as aircraft or known natural phenomena -- from a scientific perspective," NASA said. Watch: Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? The study, which will be carried out for nine months, will be entirely open as it will not use any classified military data. It will cost not more than $100,000. This team will be headed by astrophysicist David Spergel, president, Simons Foundation for advancing scientific research, NASA said. In a news conference, Spergel said, "We have to approach all these questions with a sense of humility. I spent most of my career as a cosmologist. I can tell you we don't know what makes up 95% of the universe. So, there are things we don't understand." Watch WION's live TV here: (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

UFOs: NASA's team to unravel 'unexplained' sightings in eight months. Read details here

<p>After the Astra rocket of NASA's hurricane monitoring satellites shut off before reaching the necessary altitude, the US space agency lost them.</p>

<p>NASA's Launch Services Program said on Twitter, "After a nominal first stage flight, the upper stage of the rocket shut down early and failed to deliver the TROPICS CubeSats to orbit."</p>

<p>Making observations more often than what is possible with current weather satellites," NASA described the TROPICS CubeSats as a constellation of six "shoe-box sized" satellites that will "study the formation and development of tropical cyclones in a post before the launch.</p>

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<p>In February 2021, Astra received a $7.95 million contract from NASA for three launches that have TROPICS devices on board.</p>

<p>Astra promises more frequent launches with more flexibility than companies using bigger rockets, hoping to become a key player in the market for launching small satellites like SpaceX and Arianespace.</p>

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<p>Aerospace company Astra, which is based in California, that has faced recurring issues with its signature two-stage rocket failing to reach orbit.</p>

<p>Astra's second stage failed to reach orbit due to an issue releasing the shells during another NASA CubeSat mission in February.</p>

<p>Astra's chief executive Chris Kemp said, "We regret not being able to deliver the first two TROPICS satellites."</p>

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After the Astra rocket of NASA's hurricane monitoring satellites shut off before reaching the necessary altitude, the US space agency lost them. NASA's Launch Services Program said on Twitter, "After a nominal first stage flight, the upper stage of the rocket shut down early and failed to deliver the TROPICS CubeSats to orbit." Making observations more often than what is possible with current weather satellites," NASA described the TROPICS CubeSats as a constellation of six "shoe-box sized" satellites that will "study the formation and development of tropical cyclones in a post before the launch. × In February 2021, Astra received a $7.95 million contract from NASA for three launches that have TROPICS devices on board. Astra promises more frequent launches with more flexibility than companies using bigger rockets, hoping to become a key player in the market for launching small satellites like SpaceX and Arianespace. Also read | NASA is sending yeast to space to gauge impact of electromagnetic radiation on DNA Aerospace company Astra, which is based in California, that has faced recurring issues with its signature two-stage rocket failing to reach orbit. Astra's second stage failed to reach orbit due to an issue releasing the shells during another NASA CubeSat mission in February. Astra's chief executive Chris Kemp said, "We regret not being able to deliver the first two TROPICS satellites." We regret not being able to deliver the first two TROPICS satellites. Nothing is more important to our team than the trust of our customers and the successful delivery of the remaining TROPICS satellites. We will share more when we have fully reviewed data. — Chris Kemp (@Kemp) June 12, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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<p>US space agency NASA is sending yeast to space to gauge the impact of electromagnetic radiation on DNA. Instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times, sending the yeast variety "Saccharomyces cerevisiae" into space is a part of an experiment to see if humans can survive on the lunar surfaces.</p>

<p>Since human beings have a lot more in common with the yeast than you might think, scientists have placed two strains of brewer’s yeast into cartridges to fly on NASA’s upcoming BioSentinel mission, which is tentatively scheduled for later this year.</p>

<p>According to Sergio Santa Maria, lead project scientist on BioSentinel, “Just imagine yourself sitting in free space, and you’re being hit from every single direction all the time.”</p>

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<p>As replicating cosmic radiation in a laboratory is extremely hard, but it is a significant danger of space travel, researchers need to figure out a way how make longer trips in space possible without causing any damage to human bodies.</p>

<p>“The problem with the solar protons is that there could be a lot of them, and they never stop,” according to Santa Maria.</p>

<p>"Saccharomyces cerevisiae", which dates back to 3,150 BC to an ancient Egyptian wine jar, repairs DNA damage and is a fantastic stand-in for our cells according to NASA.</p>

<p>NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, the first major leg of the space agency’s highly-anticipated return to the Moon, will also house BioSentinel in a CubeSat.</p>

<p>The cereal-box-sized satellite will detach from Artemis, which will last roughly three weeks, but BioSentinel will stay in space for much longer.&nbsp;</p>

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US space agency NASA is sending yeast to space to gauge the impact of electromagnetic radiation on DNA. Instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times, sending the yeast variety "Saccharomyces cerevisiae" into space is a part of an experiment to see if humans can survive on the lunar surfaces.

US space agency NASA is sending yeast to space to gauge the impact of electromagnetic radiation on DNA. Instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times, sending the yeast variety "Saccharomyces cerevisiae" into space is a part of an experiment to see if humans can survive on the lunar surfaces. Since human beings have a lot more in common with the yeast than you might think, scientists have placed two strains of brewer’s yeast into cartridges to fly on NASA’s upcoming BioSentinel mission, which is tentatively scheduled for later this year. According to Sergio Santa Maria, lead project scientist on BioSentinel, “Just imagine yourself sitting in free space, and you’re being hit from every single direction all the time.” As replicating cosmic radiation in a laboratory is extremely hard, but it is a significant danger of space travel, researchers need to figure out a way how make longer trips in space possible without causing any damage to human bodies. “The problem with the solar protons is that there could be a lot of them, and they never stop,” according to Santa Maria. "Saccharomyces cerevisiae", which dates back to 3,150 BC to an ancient Egyptian wine jar, repairs DNA damage and is a fantastic stand-in for our cells according to NASA. NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, the first major leg of the space agency’s highly-anticipated return to the Moon, will also house BioSentinel in a CubeSat. The cereal-box-sized satellite will detach from Artemis, which will last roughly three weeks, but BioSentinel will stay in space for much longer. "Saccharomyces cerevisiae", which will orbit the Sun, will be rehydrated and help the team to get accurate deep-space exposure readings. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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NASA is is embarking on a #UFO hunt. This fall, it will launch a probe into unexplained UFO sightings. The study will span 9 months & cost the space agency $100,000. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Nasa is launching a probe into UFO sightings

<p>NASA’s rover, Perseverance, seems to have found a friend on Mars. No, it's not an alien but a small pet rock. The two have been together for around four months now and they seem to have become inseparable, said media reports. In early February, a rock seemed to have found its way into the left front wheel of the rover, as per left hazard avoidance camera of Perseverance. This happened when the rover was roaming on the red planet. Perseverance rover and the rock seem to share a special bond now as they have been together for&nbsp;the last four months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rock seems to have become a witness to the exploration activities of Perseverance. It has travelled more than 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) along with it. The journey seems to have been tough as they scoured the rugged terrain.</p>

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<p>It was there with the rover to explore Jezero Crater, which is the site of an ancient lake and river delta. In it, NASA scientists surveyed the rocks of a formation called "Máaz." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The rock, which is still hitchhiking, is not hurting the operations of the rover. It is to be seen for how long the rock keeps tumbling in the wheel of the rover. If it falls, it will be far away from home. &nbsp;</p>

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NASA’s rover, Perseverance, seems to have found a friend on Mars. No, it's not an alien but a small pet rock. The two have been together for around four months now and they seem to have become inseparable, said media reports.

NASA’s rover, Perseverance, seems to have found a friend on Mars. No, it's not an alien but a small pet rock. The two have been together for around four months now and they seem to have become inseparable, said media reports. In early February, a rock seemed to have found its way into the left front wheel of the rover, as per left hazard avoidance camera of Perseverance. This happened when the rover was roaming on the red planet. Perseverance rover and the rock seem to share a special bond now as they have been together for the last four months. The rock seems to have become a witness to the exploration activities of Perseverance. It has travelled more than 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) along with it. The journey seems to have been tough as they scoured the rugged terrain. Also Read | Watch: NASA’s Curiosity rover clicks picture of bizarre, amazing rock pillars on Mars It was there with the rover to explore Jezero Crater, which is the site of an ancient lake and river delta. In it, NASA scientists surveyed the rocks of a formation called "Máaz." Watch: What are solar flares? The rock, which is still hitchhiking, is not hurting the operations of the rover. It is to be seen for how long the rock keeps tumbling in the wheel of the rover. If it falls, it will be far away from home. Watch WION's live TV here: (With inputs from agencies) 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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People are always fascinated about aliens & UFOs. Now NASA has announced that it is launching study of UFOs. This will be push towards high-risk, high-impact science. An independent team will be set up on how much info is available in public.

NASA forms team to study unexplained UFO sightings

In a first NASA is set to launch rockets from a facility outside the United States, our next report tells you from where and why.

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