What Time Is NASA's Parker Solar Probe Closest Sun Flyby on Christmas Eve?
The Parker Solar Probe, a mission by NASA, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. This milestone flyby is expected to…
NASA's InSight Mars Lander Captured with Dust Layers by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
NASA's retired InSight Mars lander was recently spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in an image taken on October 23, 2024, using its High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera.…
NASA's Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim: What You Need to Know
After a demanding ascent spanning several months, NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully reached the top of Jezero Crater's rim, as confirmed during a media briefing held on December 12 at…
NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter May Become Weather Station for 20 Years on Mars
The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, initially deployed by NASA to test the feasibility of powered flight on Mars, has been repurposed as a weather station following a crash that ended its…
Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites
An increase in solar activity has resulted in the early re-entry of three CubeSats from Curtin University's Binar Space Programme. These small satellites, which operated at low Earth orbit, were…
Could a Supernova Threaten Earth's Survival? Here's What You Need to Know
A supernova, an explosive end to a star's life cycle, has the potential to impact planets in its proximity, including Earth. If a star were to go supernova within close…
Apophis Asteroid Flyby in 2029: Earth's Gravitational May Impact Asteroid's Surface
A close encounter between Earth and asteroid 99942 Apophis is expected to take place in April 2029. Named after an ancient Egyptian deity associated with darkness and disorder, Apophis will…
Chandra X-ray Observatory Spots Unusual Knots in Black Hole Jets
Astronomers have uncovered unique, lumpy “knots” within a jet emerging from a black hole in the Centaurus A galaxy, thanks to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. These features, which exhibit varying…