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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

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

Our Sun is both our best friend and our worst enemy. On the one hand, we owe our very existence to our star. Earth and the other planets in the Solar System formed out of the same cloud of gas and dust as the Sun. And without its light, there could be no life on this planet. On the other hand, there will come a day when the Sun ends all life on Earth and, eventually, destroys Earth itself. The risks that stars can pose to their planets are highlighted by a new study published in Nature. The authors looked at stars similar to our Sun and found that at least one in 12 stars exhibits traces of metals in its atmosphere. These are thought...... Read Full article on HadNews

The video titled “How Big is The Universe?” takes viewers on an incredible journey through the vastness of space, from our familiar Earth to the outer reaches of the observable universe. Beginning with our home planet, we zoom out to the Moon, our closest neighbor, and then journey through our solar system, marveling at the immense distances to Mars, Neptune, and beyond. As we venture further into space, we encounter the Voyager 1 probe, the Oort Cloud, and even the neighboring star system Alpha Centauri. The video invites us to contemplate our place in the Milky Way, the Local Group, and the colossal Laniakea Supercluster, where our e...... Read Full article on HadNews

The mystery of interstellar objects visiting our solar system continues to intrigue astronomers and scientists alike. The first known interstellar object, Oumuamua, made its appearance in 2017, sparking a wave of curiosity and speculation. Its unusual elongated shape and reddish hue left experts puzzled, leading to various theories about its origins and composition. As more interstellar objects have been discovered, such as Comet 2i Borisov in 2019, the possibility of more visitors from distant star systems becomes increasingly likely. These interstellar travelers offer a unique opportunity to study the formation and evolution of other...... Read Full article on HadNews

During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring visible around the Moon’s shape, called the corona. Not surprisingly, solar power generation across North America plummeted for several hours, from the first moment the Moon began to obscure the Sun to when the Sun’s disk was clear again. On April 8, 2024, another total solar eclipse will track across the U.S., causing perhaps an even greater loss of solar power generation. Although this will be the second total solar eclipse visib...... 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

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has announced it will dispose of 100 Starlink satellites over the next six months, after it discovered a design flaw that may cause them to fail. Rather than risk posing a threat to other spacecraft, SpaceX will “de-orbit” these satellites to burn up in the atmosphere. But atmospheric scientists are increasingly concerned that this sort of apparent fly-tipping by the space sector will cause further climate change down on Earth. One team recently, and unexpectedly, found potential ozone-depleting metals from spacecraft in the stratosphere, the atmospheric layer where the ozone layer is formed. The relative “low ear...... Read Full article on HadNews

The video “Tier List of Cosmic Threats” explores the various existential dangers that humanity may face from the deep void of space. The host begins by highlighting the lack of technology needed to make us a multiplanetary civilization, stressing the importance of increasing our survival chances in space. The video goes on to discuss several potential threats, categorizing them into different tiers of danger. Some of the threats include rogue planets, rogue black holes, and the collision of the Milky Way with the Andromeda galaxy. The risks posed by extraterrestrial super pathogens and ultra-relativistic electron beams are also discuss...... Read Full article on HadNews

What if you traveled to a planet covered in hot ice? Imagine a planet with temperatures over 500 degrees Celsius, yet it has a surface made of hot ice. This planet, Gliese A 436 B, is one of the most mysterious and unique planets in the universe. It orbits its star in just two and a half days and has a thick outer layer comprised of hydrogen and helium gas. Beyond the gas atmosphere, you’ll find a surface covered in hot ice, a material that has crystallized due to the immense pressure of the planet. Despite its intriguing characteristics, traveling to this planet would be extremely dangerous. Its extreme heat and pressure would instant...... Read Full article on HadNews

need to live in space, including air, food, and water. In this full episode of Superstructures, National Geographic takes viewers on an epic journey to uncover the engineering secrets of the International Space Station. From revealing the challenges faced by engineers to get the ISS into space, to uncovering the intricacies of the modules and laboratories that make up this extraordinary feat of human engineering, viewers will gain a new understanding of what it takes for humans to live in space. Costing an astonishing $150 billion, the ISS represents the ultimate extreme home in a space where human beings were not meant to live. The video ...... 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

The trailer for CONSTELLATION (2024) gives viewers a glimpse into an intense and captivating drama series set in space. Noomi Rapace stars as Jo, an astronaut who returns to Earth after a space disaster only to realize that significant parts of her life are missing. As Jo delves into the dark corners of human psychology, she becomes determined to uncover the truth about the hidden history of space travel and reclaim what she has lost. The trailer hints at an action-packed and suspenseful space adventure, with elements of mystery and intrigue. Viewers can expect a gripping storyline that explores the complexities of human emotions and relatio...... Read Full article on HadNews

When NASA attempted to return to the Moon for the first time in 50 years on January 8, more was at risk than just US$108 million worth of development and equipment. The agency earned the ire of the Native American Navajo people, who made a bid to stop the launch because of an unusual inclusion in the payload. The Peregrine lander (which completed its controlled re-entry into the atmosphere late last week) was carrying human ashes, including those of famed science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke. A commercial partnership also allowed paying customers to send their mementos to the Moon. As space exploration becomes increasingly privat...... Read Full article on HadNews

Some of us remember August 24 2006 like it was yesterday. It was the day Pluto got booted from the exclusive “planets club”. I (Sara) was 11 years old, and my entire class began lunch break by passionately chanting “Pluto is a planet” in protest of the information we’d just received. It was a touching display. At the time, 11-year-old me was outraged – even somewhat inconsolable. Now, a much older me wholeheartedly accepts: Pluto is not a planet. Similar to Sara, I (Rebecca) vividly remember Pluto’s re-designation to dwarf status. For me, it wasn’t so much that the celestial body had been reclassified. That is science, after all, and...... 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