What Time Is NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Closest Sun Flyby on Christmas Eve?

What Time Is NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Closest Sun Flyby on Christmas Eve?

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The Parker Solar Probe, a mission by NASA, is set to make its closest approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. This milestone flyby is expected to occur at precisely 6:53 a.m. EST, as reported by multiple sources. The spacecraft…

MeerKAT Detects Gravitational Wave Background, Uncovering Cosmic Activity

MeerKAT Detects Gravitational Wave Background, Uncovering Cosmic Activity

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates A significant breakthrough in astrophysics has been achieved, with scientists confirming the presence of a gravitational wave background—a constant vibration in the fabric of the universe. This discovery, reported in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, highlights that the phenomenon could be…

NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Captured with Dust Layers by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Captured with Dust Layers by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates NASA’s retired InSight Mars lander was recently spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) in an image taken on October 23, 2024, using its High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera. The image shows dust build-up on the lander’s solar panels, which now match…

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim: What You Need to Know

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim: What You Need to Know

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates After a demanding ascent spanning several months, NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully reached the top of Jezero Crater’s rim, as confirmed during a media briefing held on December 12 at the American Geophysical Union’s annual meeting in Washington. The climb covered a vertical…

NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter May Become Weather Station for 20 Years on Mars

NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter May Become Weather Station for 20 Years on Mars

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, initially deployed by NASA to test the feasibility of powered flight on Mars, has been repurposed as a weather station following a crash that ended its flying capabilities, as per reports. According to updates shared during the 2024 Annual…

Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here’s What You Need to Know

Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here’s What You Need to Know

A supernova, an explosive end to a star’s life cycle, has the potential to impact planets in its proximity, including Earth. If a star were to go supernova within close range of our planet, the radiation it emits could lead to catastrophic consequences for life as we know it. However,…

NASA’s Chandra Telescope Observes Mysterious ‘Knots’ Blasting from Nearby Black Hole Jets

NASA’s Chandra Telescope Observes Mysterious ‘Knots’ Blasting from Nearby Black Hole Jets

A recent study of black hole jets from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has identified bright formations or “knots” in these jets, with each showing unexpected variations in speed. This analysis, led by David Bogensberger, an astrophysicist at the University of Michigan, examined decades-old Chandra data on the supermassive black hole…

NASA Shares Red Spider Nebula Photos, Showcasing Fiery Colours and Massive Shockwaves

NASA Shares Red Spider Nebula Photos, Showcasing Fiery Colours and Massive Shockwaves

NASA has once again captivated the internet by releasing stunning photos of the Red Spider Nebula, a remarkable celestial object located 3,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The fiery red nebula has captured the imagination of space enthusiasts and social media users alike with its vivid colours and…