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Essential Supplies Reach Stranded NASA Astronauts on ISS

19Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Essential Supplies Reach Stranded NASA Astronauts on ISS

A Russian cargo spacecraft, Progress 89, successfully delivered vital supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, providing much-needed relief for the crew aboard. This mission is particularly significant as two NASA astronauts, Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are currently stranded on the ISS due to ongoing safety concerns with the Boeing Starliner capsule, which was supposed to bring them back to Earth. Progress 89, launched on August 14 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, docked at the ISS at 5:53 GMT. The spacecraft carried nearly three tons of essential supplies, including food, fuel, and other necessities, which are crucial for the Expedition 71 crew. Wilmore and Williams originally arrived at the ISS in June for an eight-day test mission....

Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera Joins NASA in Space Mission

10Feb

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Nikon Z9 Mirrorless Camera Joins NASA in Space Mission

NASA has begun using mirrorless International Space Station (ISS) cameras. It marks a significant shift from the traditional digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras they've relied on for years. The new camera of choice is the Nikon Z9, a high-end mirrorless camera known for its excellent image quality, low-light performance, and fast autofocus. For many years, Nikon cameras have been trusted companions for astronauts, capturing amazing images of Earth and space. In January 2024, something exciting happened, i.e., the Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera reached the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. This marks a big moment for space photography. They're expected to replace the Nikon D5 DSLRs that have been in use since 2017. Thirteen Nikon Z9 cameras, fifteen Nikkor Z len...

Earth Has Received Message From 10 Million Miles Away

21Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Earth Has Received Message From 10 Million Miles Away

Earth received a laser-beamed message from 10 million miles away in space this week. The message was sent from NASA's Psyche spacecraft. It is currently on its way to orbit a metal asteroid between Mars and Jupiter. However, the message was sent using a new technology called deep space optical communications (DSOC). Earth has just got a message sent by a laser from a whopping 10 million miles away. NASA used lasers to send data from a spacecraft called Psyche, which is exploring an asteroid. This test, done on November 14, might improve how spacecraft communicate. The Psyche spacecraft uses a special system called DSOC for optical communications beyond the Earth-Moon system. It has a flight laser transceiver, a ground laser transmitter, and a ground laser receiver. The message that ...

JAXA Create World’s First Wooden Satellite for Space Exploration

21Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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JAXA Create World’s First Wooden Satellite for Space Exploration

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is planning to launch the world's first wooden satellite. It is called LignoSat, into Earth's orbit by the summer of 2024. The coffee mug-sized satellite is made from magnolia wood. A material that doesn't burn or rot in space but turns into fine ash upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere. When you think of wood, you might picture furniture made from magnolia, birch, or cherry. However, Japanese researchers are giving wood a whole new purpose. In a collaboration between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA, they're set to launch the world's first wooden satellite, called LignoSat, in the summer of 2024. This satellite is made from magnolia wood and is about the size of a coffee mug. It aims to address the issue of space junk...

NASA Unveils Discoveries Shedding Light On Earth’s Origins

13Oct

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

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NASA Unveils Discoveries Shedding Light On Earth’s Origins

NASA scientists have revealed new findings from the OSIRIS-REx mission to the asteroid Bennu. The findings suggest that Bennu contains organic molecules that are essential for life. The asteroid could have played a role in delivering these molecules to Earth's origins in its history. Recent revelations from the OSIRIS-REx mission have left scientists astounded. The unearthing of organic compounds on Bennu suggests a pivotal role asteroids may have played in seeding Earth's origins with life's fundamental ingredients in its early days. NASA found something really special on an asteroid called Bennu, which is super far away - almost 60 million miles! They collected old, dark dust and pieces from it, which is the biggest collection ever brought back to Earth. This stuff is so import...