Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on a space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster, has passed away at the age of 76, NASA announced on Wednesday. The space agency did not disclose a cause of death. “I’m sad we’ve lost trail blazer Dr. Mary Cleave, shuttle astronaut, veteran of two spaceflights, and first …
Hubble Space Telescope Pinpoints Size of Nearby Exoplanet LTT 1445Ac NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has successfully measured the size of LTT 1445Ac, an Earth-sized exoplanet in a triple star system located in close proximity. Discovered by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), this rocky planet shares a similar size to Earth but has surface temperatures …
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been exploring potential joint collaborations with Boeing Co., Blue Origin LLC, and Voyager Space Holdings Inc. as part of an ongoing increase in cooperation between the space programs of the United States and India. According to a statement by India’s department of space, these partnerships could include Indian …
Curving Martian landscapes were recently revealed through captivating images captured by NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter, announced by the space agency on Tuesday. These captivating images also displayed new panoramic views of clouds, dust, and one of Mars’ two moons. The orbiter’s camera, the Thermal Emission Imaging System, or THEMIS, was responsible for capturing these …
NASA recently dropped a video showcasing the testing of Mars helicopter rotor blades at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on September 15, just one day prior to the record-breaking flight of NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter on the Red Planet. Following Ingenuity’s achievement, NASA is gearing up to integrate helicopter-like drones into future Mars missions as …
Six lawmakers from California recently penned a letter opposing NASA’s decision to slash funding for the Mars Sample Return mission which aims to bring samples collected on Mars by the Perseverance rover back to Earth. The letter, written by congresspeople Judy Chu, Laphonza Butler, Mike Garcia, and Young Kim, along with senators Adam Schiff and …
In 2024, we’ll witness the Europa Clipper spacecraft embark on a thrilling journey to an icy, otherworldly moon of Jupiter. This mysterious moon, known for its rusty-colored gashes, orbits the gas giant and hides an airless ocean that awaits exploration. Equipped with high-tech instruments designed to uncover evidence of extraterrestrial life, the Europa Clipper will …
How Will Out-of-This-World Astronauts Get Medial Care? What do we do when the next generation of astronauts venture to the moon or Mars and face severe medical challenges far from home? Finalists in a Canadian Space Agency and Impact Canada tech challenge hope to leverage the medical knowledge gained from working with remote communities, such …
New Research Reveals Scientists are Baffled by Mysterious Cosmic Ray After a powerful cosmic ray was detected by a telescope in Utah, scientists are scrambling to solve the latest outer space puzzle. According to the authors of new research published in the journal Science on Thursday, the telescope spotted the most potent cosmic ray in …
During U.S. Thanksgiving, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara donned new turkey socks while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The 356-foot complex provided a perfect backdrop for O’Hara to show off her unique look while orbiting in space. Sharing her astronaut-induced turkey feet, O’Hara expressed her gratitude for the socks and the good perches of her …