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NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Willmore were anticipating their return home in February after an extended mission at the International Space Station. However, NASA has announced that the astronauts will have to remain in orbit for a while longer. Originally scheduled for an... Read Full article on HadNews.com

NASA is staying up-to-date as they officially appoint their first ever chief artificial intelligence officer. The independent agency that is well known for its space research announced the news through a press release on Monday (May 13). A wide variety of AI tools are used by the team already and they say this benefits “humanity” as artificial intelligence is used for supporting missions, analyzing data to reveal trends and patterns, and within research. David Salvagini will head up the role and is well placed to do so with his experience spanning over 20 years in technology leadership in the intelligence sector. Before being assigned ...... Read Full article on HadNews

At the weekend, millions of people around the world were treated to a mesmerising display of the aurora borealis and aurora australis, better known as the northern and southern lights. The lights, usually seen in crown-like regions surrounding the Earth’s poles, were pushed to mid-latitudes by heightened activity from the Sun. The same geomagnetic storms causing the auroras can cause havoc with our planet’s human-made infrastructure. These storms, caused by high energy particles from the Sun hitting our atmosphere, have the potential to knock out electrical grids and satellites. So what were the impacts of this recent burst of stormy s...... Read Full article on HadNews

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an “ocean world” by scientists, observations to date strongly suggest that beneath Europa’s icy crust, there could be a liquid saltwater ocean containing twice as much water as Earth’s oceans. Now, Nasa’s Europa Clipper – the largest spacecraft ever developed by the US space agency for a planetary mission – may have the tools to detect it. As the Clipper spacecraft undergoes final testing and preparations before its October 2024 launch, scientists using one of the nine instrumen...... Read Full article on HadNews

A total solar eclipse takes place on April 8 across North America. These events occur when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the Sun’s face. This plunges observers into a darkness similar to dawn or dusk. During the upcoming eclipse, the path of totality, where observers experience the darkest part of the Moon’s shadow (the umbra), crosses Mexico, arcing north-east through Texas, the Midwest and briefly entering Canada before ending in Maine. Total solar eclipses occur roughly every 18 months at some location on Earth. The last total solar eclipse that crossed the US took place on August 21 2017. An internation...... Read Full article on HadNews

As we look up at the night sky, we are witnessing a significant transformation that could alter our celestial landscape in the coming years. The imminent explosion of Polaris, the North Star, has astronomers on high alert. For centuries, Polaris has served as a reliable reference point for stargazers and navigators, but its future now hangs in the balance. Recent research presented by the Royal Astronomical Society suggests that Polaris may be on the verge of a catastrophic event. The star’s irregular pulsations and unusual behavior have raised concerns about its impending fate. While some experts believe that Polaris lacks the necessa...... Read Full article on HadNews

The official NASA broadcast of the SpaceX Crew-8 launch is a captivating event filled with anticipation, excitement, and a touch of humor. The video takes viewers behind the scenes as three astronauts and one cosmonaut prepare for their journey to the International Space Station. The video begins with technical tests and captions, building up the suspense for the upcoming launch. As the countdown progresses, viewers are treated to aerial views of the rocket at the pad and Endeavor, the spacecraft that will carry the crew into space. The commentary is informative and engaging, providing insights into the preparation process and the hist...... Read Full article on HadNews

Watch the video by The Ultimate Discovery Top 20 strangest things spotted on Mars. This scientist Found Something on Mars, But No One Believes Him. The captivating allure of Mars, often hailed as the "red planet," has been a source of wonder for humanity across the ages. From suspended spoon to the unexpected Martian tadpole, our enchantment with this celestial neighbour only deepens as we continue to unravel its mysteries. Join us in this jaw dropping exploration of the Martian landscape, as we uncover twenty of the strangest things spotted on Mars that no one believes. Check Out These Videos: Scientist Finds Something o...... Read Full article on HadNews

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized the field of astronomy with its impressive capabilities. This giant, golden eye in space is like the superhero of telescopes, equipped with X-ray vision for infrared light. With its impressive mirror, JWST can capture distant cosmic wonders six times faster than its predecessor, the Hubble telescope. The JWST has provided groundbreaking insights into the universe, from exploring the birthplaces of stars and planets to unraveling the mysteries of ancient galaxies. Its ability to see in the infrared spectrum allows it to peer through the dust and gas clouds of nebulae and observe ...... Read Full article on HadNews

NASA has put out a call for applicants to participate in its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission to help inform the space agency’s plans for human exploration of the Red Planet. The second installment of the three anticipated ground-based missions, known as the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA 2), is set to commence in the spring of 2025. .@NASA is seeking applicants to participate in its next simulated one-year Mars surface mission to help inform the agency’s plans for human exploration of the Red Planet. The second of three planned ground-based missions called CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Explor...... Read Full article on HadNews

Nasa’s space shuttle operated in low-Earth orbit for 30 years before its retirement in 2011. However, the US space agency’s replacement for this vehicle, Orion, returned to the conical capsule design familiar from the Apollo missions. This was because Nasa intended that this newer craft be used for exploring targets in deep space, such as the Moon. But in recent years, we have seen a return of the spaceplane design. Since 2010, the US Space Force (and formerly the US Air Force) has been launching a robotic spaceplane called the X-37B into low Earth orbit on classified missions. China has its own military spaceplane called Shenlong. T...... Read Full article on HadNews

Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface of the Moon on Jan. 20, 2024. Despite a power issue with the lander, the event holds both political and technical importance. It’s Japan’s first lunar landing – making it only the fifth country in the world to successfully land on the Moon. This is a significant achievement and solidifies Japan’s position as a leader in space technology. While the craft landed successfully on the lunar surface and deployed its rovers, SLIM’s solar cells were not functioning properly – meaning that the craft could likely only operate for a few hours. I’m a scholar...... Read Full article on HadNews