NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Set for Historic Flyby

Today marks a significant milestone in space exploration as NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completes its seventh swing past Venus. This flyby will be the probe’s final maneuver around the planet before it embarks on its journey to within 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface. This will make the Parker Solar Probe the closest human-made …

Japanese Researchers Test Wooden Satellite for Sustainable Space Exploration

Space exploration faces a growing sustainability issue. Most satellites are made of aluminum, and when they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere, they burn up, releasing harmful chemicals, including aluminum oxides. These chemicals could harm the ozone layer. The problem is worsening as more satellites are launched each year. To address this, Japanese researchers developed a wooden satellite …

NASA Urges SpaceX to Prioritize Safety Amid Recent Anomalies

After a recent incident requiring the hospitalization of four astronauts, NASA has called on SpaceX to enhance its focus on safety for its crewed missions. SpaceX, an industry leader and trusted NASA partner, is under scrutiny following a series of technical anomalies affecting both its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft, raising concerns over safety …

Diwali in India Worsens Lahore Smog, AQI Spikes Dramatically

Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) spiked dramatically this week, reaching hazardous levels. Strong winds from India have pushed high levels of PM2.5 particles into the city, impacting public health and disrupting daily activities. Air Quality Index Spikes Over 250 The World Air Quality Index Project reported PM2.5 levels in Lahore exceeding 250. The fine particulate …

Voyager 2’s Plasma Sensor Shuts Down After 47 Years

NASA’s Voyager 2 has shut down its Plasma Science Experiment, marking the end of one of the mission’s longest-running scientific tools, after nearly five decades and a journey spanning 15 billion miles. This instrument, a testament to MIT’s pioneering engineering, significantly shaped our understanding of both our solar system and the interstellar medium, detecting particles …

NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After SpaceX Mission Return

WASHINGTON: A NASA astronaut was hospitalized Friday after returning from an eight-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). NASA has withheld the astronaut’s name and the specific health issue for privacy. The astronaut landed off Florida’s coast aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, accompanied by two other NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut. The spacecraft, …

SpaceX’s Crew-8 Mission Successfully Returns Astronauts After 7Months in Space

SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission has safely returned a team of NASA and Roscosmos astronauts to Earth after an extended seven-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which experienced several delays due to weather and scheduling challenges, marks another successful return for SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, underscoring its importance for ongoing space exploration missions. Key …

Criticism Mounts as NASA’s Artemis Program Faces Rising Costs and Delays

NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon, faces increasing criticism. Rising costs and ongoing delays have raised concerns among experts and enthusiasts. Nearly $100 billion has been spent since the program began, yet no astronauts have traveled to space. Critics, including fiscal watchdogs, argue that Artemis has become a financial disaster. …

Orionid Meteor Shower Set to Peak This Week

The annual Orionid meteor shower is set to peak this week. This celestial event results from the dust left behind by Halley’s comet as it travels around the sun every 76 years. The shower will be active from September 26 through November 22, with the peak occurring in the early hours of Monday, October 21. …

FAA Approves SpaceX Falcon 9 Return to Flight After Investigation

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight on Friday. This came after the agency reviewed and accepted SpaceX’s investigation findings and corrective actions following a mishap on September 28. Earlier, on September 30, the FAA had grounded the Falcon 9. It demanded SpaceX investigate why the …

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