On May 4, 2022, NASA’s InSight lander registered the most significant seismic event ever observed on Mars, boasting a magnitude of 4.7, a notable occurrence on our neighboring planet though relatively moderate by Earth’s standards. Mars does not experience the plate tectonics responsible for earthquakes on Earth, leading scientists to initially suspect that a meteorite…
The NASA Psyche mission recently took flight after a series of delays, launching on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch signifies a significant step toward exploring the metal-rich asteroid Psyche, potentially uncovering valuable insights into the formation of rocky planets. The mission, which…
In response to budget constraints imposed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, NASA is contemplating potential budget reductions for two of its most longstanding missions: the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. The space agency had previously requested a budget of $27.2 billion for 2024, which represented a 7% increase from the 2023 budget.…
Chinese scientists are embarking on the construction of a groundbreaking neutrino telescope in the South China Sea, aiming to unlock the mysteries of cosmic rays and explore the universe’s extreme phenomena. The Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (Trident), also known as Hailing (Ocean Bell) in Chinese, is set to become the world’s largest and most advanced…
NASA has scheduled the 62nd flight of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, with the objective of establishing a new speed record for rotorcraft on the Red Planet. Originally designed for just five flights as a technology demonstration, Ingenuity has far surpassed expectations, now entering its 62nd flight. The upcoming flight plan involves ascending to an altitude…
After an extensive two-decade observation effort, astrophysicists have confirmed that a supermassive black hole residing at the center of a nearby galaxy is indeed spinning, providing substantial support for Albert Einstein’s enduring theories of general relativity. The study, published on September 27, utilized images from observatories around the Earth to reveal that the black hole’s…