Scientists Predict Devastation If Asteroid Bennu Strikes Earth In 2182

Washington: The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every six years at about 186,000 miles (299,000 km) away. It might come even closer in the future, with scientists estimating a one-in-2,700 chance of a collision with Earth in September 2182. So what would happen … Read more

Watch: En Route To Moon, Blue Ghost Captures Stunning Visuals Of Earth

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is currently on its way to the moon. Ahead of landing, it captured glimpses of the Earth from space. On Monday, Firefly Aerospace shared some new visuals taken by Blue Ghost on X.  The side note read, “T-5 days until Blue Ghost says goodbye to Earth! With the accuracy … Read more

Chorus Waves Found Far From Earth Raise Concerns for Space Exploration

Strange electromagnetic waves resembling bird chirps have been detected at an unexpected distance from Earth, raising concerns for space missions. These signals, known as chorus waves, can accelerate particles to dangerously high speeds, posing a risk to spacecraft and astronauts. Previously observed much closer to Earth, the latest detection occurred nearly 100,000 miles away. This … Read more

Astronauts’ Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions

Astronauts returning from extended space missions are reported to experience significant changes in eye health, linked to prolonged exposure to microgravity. Researchers have identified that the altered blood flow and pressure conditions in space can lead to vision problems. These changes are primarily associated with a condition termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affecting around 70 … Read more

Astronomers Discover How Massive Black Holes Create Their Own Meals

The universe’s most massive black holes fuel themselves by cooling gas around them, astronomers have found. Using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile, researchers have demonstrated how black hole outbursts trigger a self-sustaining feeding process. The study, published in Nature Astronomy and led by Valeria Olivares from … Read more

India’s Gaganyaan Project: Uncrewed Crew Module Sent for Space Exploration

India’s journey toward human space exploration marked a critical step with the dispatch of the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission under the Gaganyaan project. The module, integrated with a liquid propulsion system at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) in Bengaluru, has been sent to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This … Read more

World’s Largest Iceberg, Visible From Space, On Course To Collide With Remote British Island

A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, weighing more than one trillion tons, is set on a collision course with a remote British island off Antarctica, according to a BBC report. Measuring nearly 3,900 square km at its peak — roughly three times the size of New York City, the “megaberg”, visible from space, is heading northwards … Read more

China launches “Dream” mission to send 3 astronauts to the space station

China’s space missions: China launched its Shenzhou 19 space mission on Wednesday. In this mission, three Chinese astronauts set off to the Tiangong Space Station for a six-month mission. What’s special is that China’s first female aerospace engineer performed this mission. The Tiangong team will conduct experiments under the space program, which aims to send … Read more