NASA Sets Coverage For Crew Launch; Trio To Join Expedition 70
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant...
Read MoreMar 18, 2024 | Science & Technology
NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant...
Read MoreFeb 18, 2024 | Science & Technology
New research published in Nature reveals a fascinating cosmic event: the aftermath of a colossal collision between two exoplanets. Observing a young star, scientists witnessed a sudden spike in infrared light followed by a 500-day eclipse, indicating the presence of a massive cloud of gas and dust. This collision, possibly between icy planets, offers a glimpse into the chaotic history of planetary formation both in our solar system and beyond.
Read MoreFeb 9, 2024 | Science & Technology
Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Tracy C. Dyson will support studies on neurological organoids, plant stress responses, and body fluid shifts as part of Expedition 71, scheduled for launch in February and March. The investigations include modeling neuroinflammation using patient-derived iPSCs, studying plant responses to microgravity and UV radiation, and examining the potential of thigh pressure cuffs to mitigate headward fluid shifts in astronauts. These studies aim to improve diagnostics, enhance plant cultivation technologies, and develop countermeasures for health issues in space and on Earth.
Read MoreFeb 9, 2024 | Science & Technology
The third private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3), successfully completed its journey, returning to Earth off the coast of Daytona, Florida. The four-member crew, including Michael López-Alegría, Walter Villadei, Marcus Wandt, and Alper Gezeravci, spent 18 days aboard the space station as part of NASA’s efforts to promote commercial opportunities in space. This milestone mission marks a significant step in NASA’s goal to create a vibrant commercial economy in orbit, opening up new possibilities for space exploration and research.
Read MoreFeb 8, 2024 | Science & Technology
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning images of 12 interacting galaxies with long, tadpole-like tails of gas, dust, and stars. Uncovering 425 clusters of newborn stars along these tails, the telescope reveals a breathtaking sight resembling strings of holiday lights, each cluster boasting up to 1 million blue, newborn stars. These discoveries shed light on the efficiency of star cluster formation in tidal tails, offering a glimpse into the processes shaping galaxies millions of light-years away.
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