Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts

Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Satellites equipped with solar sails may soon improve early warnings for space weather events that could disrupt technological infrastructure on Earth. These sails, which harness light from the sun for propulsion, are being explored as a cost-effective alternative to traditional propulsion systems. Scientists…

Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars, Expanding Habitability Timeline

Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence of Liquid Water on Mars, Expanding Habitability Timeline

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Scientists have identified evidence suggesting that liquid water once flowed openly on Mars, indicating that the planet may have had habitable conditions for a longer period than previously believed. According to reports, NASA’s Curiosity rover captured images of rippling patterns in Gale Crater,…

Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Set for Historic Moon Landing on March 2, 2025

Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Set for Historic Moon Landing on March 2, 2025

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is scheduled to make its descent on the Moon’s surface no earlier than 3:45 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 2. The lander is expected to touch down near Mare Crisium, a basin in the northeastern region of…

Curiosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New Insights

Curiosity Rover Observes Iridescent Clouds on Mars, Offering New Insights

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Images captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover have shown rare iridescent clouds drifting across the Martian sky. These formations, observed in the planet’s twilight, were seen at high altitudes where sunlight still reaches them despite nightfall on the surface. The images were taken on…

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Feather-Shaped Iridescent Cloud on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Stunning Feather-Shaped Iridescent Cloud on Mars

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A striking cloud formation was observed in the Martian sky by NASA’s Curiosity rover, revealing a feather-shaped structure tinged with iridescent colours. The phenomenon was recorded on January 27, 2023, shortly after sunset. Scientists analysing the image have indicated that such formations help…

May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns

May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A significant solar storm that occurred in May 2024 led to the formation of two temporary radiation belts around Earth, as confirmed by satellite data. The discovery was made when a dormant satellite resumed operations after months of inactivity. The storm, which was…

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A newly identified asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has been highlighted as a potential threat to Earth with an estimated 1-in-43 chance of impact in 2032. The space rock, measuring approximately 55 metres in diameter, was detected on December 27, 2024, by NASA’s Asteroid…

Moon’s Deepest Canyons Formed in Minutes by High-Speed Impact Debris

Moon’s Deepest Canyons Formed in Minutes by High-Speed Impact Debris

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Two colossal canyons on the moon, both deeper than the Grand Canyon, were formed in under ten minutes by surges of high-speed rock debris, as per reports. These valleys, named Vallis Schrödinger and Vallis Planck, extend for 270 kilometres and 280 kilometres, respectively,…

NASA’s Juno Detects Io’s Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet

NASA’s Juno Detects Io’s Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A volcanic eruption of unprecedented scale has been observed on Jupiter’s moon Io, with a massive hotspot detected in the southern hemisphere. The discovery was made by NASA’s Juno spacecraft during a flyby on 27 December 2024. The heat energy released from this…

New Study Finds Active Lunar Tectonics, Challenges Moon’s Dormancy

New Study Finds Active Lunar Tectonics, Challenges Moon’s Dormancy

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A recent analysis of lunar surface features has challenged long-standing assumptions about the moon’s geological dormancy. Findings indicate that small ridges on the far side of the moon may have formed within the last 200 million years, suggesting that tectonic processes are still…