NASA - Space Axiom (Page 6)

NASA Astronauts' Tool Bag Becomes a Bright Satellite in Earth's Orbit

Currently orbiting at altitudes ranging from 415 to 416 kilometers, it is slowly descending. Eventually, it will re-enter the Earth's atmosphere, where it is anticipated to disintegrate.

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Solar Conjunction Puts NASA's Mars Robots on Hold

Mars exploration will temporarily rely on onboard instruments, as communication with Earth may lead to unintended consequences. NASA's precautionary measure aims to ensure the robots' safety and prevent any issues arising from miscommunications.

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NASA Launches an Exciting New Streaming Service Called NASA+

Users can enjoy a wide range of content without any interruptions or subscription fees. Plus, the service is available to everyone, making it a valuable resource for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

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Mars Lava Chamber Revealed as Potential Shelter for Future Bases

These subterranean structures offer protection from radiation, extreme temperature fluctuations, and even meteorite impacts. Researchers believe that such underground features could serve as crucial refuges for future Mars missions.

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NASA's Juno Probe Detects Salts and Organic Compounds on Jupiter's Largest Moon Ganymede

Scientists speculate that these findings could suggest the existence of hydrothermal activity deep beneath Ganymede's icy surface or interactions between its subsurface ocean and the planet's interior rocks.

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NASA's Lucy Probe Discovers Surprise Contact Binary at Dinkinesh

Contact binary systems, where two smaller objects are in contact with each other, are not uncommon in the solar system. However, it's a rare occurrence to find one of these systems orbiting another asteroid.

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NASA's Juno Probe Captures a Spooky "Face" on Jupiter

The photograph reveals turbulent storms and swirling clouds along Jupiter's terminator, the boundary between its day and night sides, casting an uncanny appearance akin to a ghostly visage.

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NASA's Lucy Mission Discovers a Surprise Asteroid During Dinkinesh Flyby

The encounter primarily served as an in-flight test of Lucy's tracking system, designed to autonomously track asteroids as the spacecraft zooms past at speeds of up to 10,000 mph. Despite Dinkinesh's small size, the system performed admirably.

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NASA Released an App That Helps You Spot the International Space Station

It even has a built-in compass to show the ISS's position, no matter where you are on Earth. Users can also sign up for mobile notifications of upcoming viewing opportunities based on their location.

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Mars' Core Looks Bigger than It Is Because of a Layer of Molten Rock

A game-changing event occurred in September 2021 when a meteorite impact on Mars generated seismic waves that allowed scientists to gain new insights into the planet's interior. This impact provided crucial data that illuminated the core's true nature.

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Scientists Reveal the Surprising Origin of Mars' Most Powerful Quake

It has now been revealed that the quake was not caused by an asteroid impact, as initially suspected, but by tectonic forces deep within Mars itself. This discovery challenges previous notions of Mars' geological activity.

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Juno Probe Reveals New Images of Jupiter's Moon Io

On October 15, Juno passed by Io's surface, capturing high-resolution images that showcase the moon's tumultuous landscape. Skilled technicians at NASA and amateur astronomers further refined the images, eliminating noise and distortions.

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NASA's Psyche Mission Embarks on a Journey to a Mysterious Metal Asteroid

NASA's Psyche mission represents a giant leap in planetary exploration, providing a rare opportunity to delve into the heart of a metallic world, potentially revealing crucial clues about the early history of our solar system.

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NASA Contemplates Budget Cuts for Hubble and Chandra Space Telescopes

While the specific details of the budget cuts have not been disclosed, Clampin stated that they are still under consideration. He did mention that he managed to secure a "positive adjustment" in the budget for the Chandra X-Ray Observatory just recently.

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NASA Reveals Rich Carbon and Water Content in Bennu Asteroid Samples

The study of Bennu's samples will provide invaluable insights into the origins of our solar system, the possibility of life's beginnings, and the threats posed by asteroids that could potentially impact Earth.

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Hubble Telescope Captures an Unexplained Cosmic Explosion Between Galaxies

This brilliant burst of blue light, an exceedingly rare phenomenon, occurred in an unexpected location, far removed from any host galaxy, challenging what astronomers thought they knew about these events.

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James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Mysterious Planet-Like Objects in Orion Nebula

The JWST stumbled upon "Jupiter Mass Binary Objects" (JuMBOs), which are Jupiter-sized planets freely drifting through space without any tether to a star. What's more intriguing is that they appear to move in pairs, with approximately 40 such duos observed.

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Saturn's Enigmatic Rings Might Have Originated From a Moon Collision

This research draws on data gathered by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, whose observations revealed that the material composing Saturn's rings consists of nearly pure ice with minimal dust contamination.

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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Captures 'Spider' Shapes on the Red Planet

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has provided a spooky spectacle by capturing otherworldly "spiders" on the Martian surface. These araneiform terrain features, as they're scientifically known, resemble eerie arachnid patterns.

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Australia's Moon Odyssey: The Lunar Rover Set for 2026 and its Unique Naming Journey

The joint venture not only amplifies the growing importance of international collaboration in space exploration but also signifies Australia's burgeoning aspirations in the space sector.

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NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures Towering Martian Dust Devil

This colossal dust whirlwind reached an impressive height of two kilometers, with a diameter of roughly 60 meters, and it raced across the Martian landscape at a speed of 19 kilometers per hour.

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NASA Successfully Lands Samples of Asteroid Bennu on Earth

This remarkable achievement promises groundbreaking scientific insights into the origins of our solar system, the emergence of life on Earth, and the potential hazards posed by asteroids.

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NASA Calculates Potential Earth Impact Date for Asteroid Bennu

Thankfully, the likelihood of such an event is estimated at around 1 in 2,700, according to a 2021 study. However, NASA remains vigilant, given the catastrophic consequences if it were to occur.

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NASA's Latest Moon Images Show the Lunar South Pole

In this mosaic, you can observe the interior floor and walls of Shackleton Crater in remarkable detail, thanks to ShadowCam, while sunlit areas, like the crater's rim and flanks, are the result of LROC imagery.

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NASA's Parker Solar Probe Captures Incredible Footage of Solar Eruption

This remarkable mission not only sheds light on the mysteries of the Sun but also helps us better understand the interactions between solar phenomena and the space environment, contributing to improved space weather forecasting.