India’s space program is taking giant leaps forward with the upcoming Gaganyaan mission, aiming to send astronauts to space by 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi could potentially be among those astronauts. The mission’s success would make India the fourth nation to achieve human spaceflight. Furthermore, ISRO has set its sights on a moon landing by 2040, part of Modi’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ vision, requiring the development of more powerful rockets.
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The Boeing Starliner mission, originally planned for a short duration, has been extended indefinitely due to technical issues. Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore, will remain on the International Space Station for an extended period, potentially months, as NASA and Boeing investigate thruster failures and helium leaks. Ground tests are being conducted to understand the issues, while the crew continues their research activities on board the space station.
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A skyscraper-sized asteroid will pass within three-quarters the average distance between Earth and the moon on Saturday, June 29. The asteroid, named 2024 MK, is estimated to be about 480 feet (146 meters) across and will be traveling at roughly 21,000 mph (34,000 km/h) during its closest approach. Although it poses no threat to Earth, NASA classifies it as a ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ due to its size and orbit. The asteroid will zoom back out toward the asteroid belt and will not return until 2037.
NASA has confirmed that Asteroid 2024 KN1, measuring up to 88 feet in diameter, will safely pass Earth today, June 23, 2024. Despite its size, the asteroid will maintain a safe distance of 5.6 million kilometers. This news comes as other asteroids are also scheduled to make close approaches to Earth in the coming days.
NASA has announced that an asteroid, measuring up to 88 feet in diameter, will safely pass Earth on June 23rd, 2024. Classified as non-threatening, the asteroid will come within 5.6 million kilometers, roughly 14 times the distance to the moon. NASA continues to monitor potentially hazardous asteroids that could pose an impact risk to Earth.
The Hubble Space Telescope has successfully switched to a new pointing mode, preserving its remaining gyroscopes. This change allows Hubble to continue its scientific mission, capturing stunning images like the recently released image of NGC 1546, a nearby galaxy with dramatic dust lanes. This image showcases Hubble’s continued ability to produce valuable scientific data despite its age and recent challenges.
NASA has released a breathtaking image of the Serpens Nebula, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing bright red clumpy streaks aligned in the same direction as jets of gas emanating from newborn stars. This unique feature distinguishes the image from previous observations. The image reveals a vibrant tapestry of orange, red, and blue gas and dust, with a central bright star and multiple other stars adorned with diffraction spikes. The Serpens Nebula, located 1,300 light-years from Earth, is a hotbed of star formation and harbors intriguing features like the ‘Bat Shadow’ and a binary protostar.
NASA, along with FEMA and the Department of State Office of Space Affairs, conducted a large-scale simulation to test their response to a potential asteroid impact. The exercise focused on an asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting Earth within 14 years. While no known asteroids currently pose a threat, the exercise highlighted the importance of being prepared for such a scenario. NASA emphasizes that early detection is key, as it allows for more time to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
