New images reveal what Neptune and Uranus really look like
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
London, UK (SPX) Jan 08, 2024
Neptune is fondly known for being a rich blue and Uranus green - but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually far closer in colour than typically thought.
The correct shades of the planets have been confirmed with the help of research led by Professor Patrick Irwin from the University of Oxford, which has been published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical
Neptune is fondly known for being a rich blue and Uranus green - but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually far closer in colour than typically thought.
The correct shades of the planets have been confirmed with the help of research led by Professor Patrick Irwin from the University of Oxford, which has been published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Sols 4059-4061: New Year, Old Challenges
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 08, 2024
Earth planning date: Friday, January 5, 2024: Coming back after the new year celebrations it was my first Curiosity planning as Geology Science Team Lead (GeoSTL) today. Of course, I hoped for an easy start... but somehow, everything seemed to have other ideas! First things first, we didn't have some of the usual images available on the system we use for planning. This was resolved swiftly by th
Earth planning date: Friday, January 5, 2024: Coming back after the new year celebrations it was my first Curiosity planning as Geology Science Team Lead (GeoSTL) today. Of course, I hoped for an easy start... but somehow, everything seemed to have other ideas! First things first, we didn't have some of the usual images available on the system we use for planning. This was resolved swiftly by th Mysterious missing component in the clouds of Venus revealed
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
Cambridge UK (SPX) Jan 08, 2024
What are the clouds of Venus made of? Scientists know it's mainly made of sulfuric acid droplets, with some water, chlorine, and iron. Their concentrations vary with height in the thick and hostile Venusian atmosphere. But until now they have been unable to identify the missing component that would explain the clouds' patches and streaks, only visible in the UV range.
In a new study publis
What are the clouds of Venus made of? Scientists know it's mainly made of sulfuric acid droplets, with some water, chlorine, and iron. Their concentrations vary with height in the thick and hostile Venusian atmosphere. But until now they have been unable to identify the missing component that would explain the clouds' patches and streaks, only visible in the UV range.
In a new study publis Titan's "magic islands" likely honeycombed hydrocarbon icebergs
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 08, 2024
Titan's "magic islands" are likely floating chunks of porous, frozen organic solids, a new study finds, pivoting from previous work suggesting they were gas bubbles. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters, AGU's journal for high-impact, short-format reports with immediate implications spanning all Earth and space sciences.
A hazy orange atmosphere 50% thicker than Earth's
Titan's "magic islands" are likely floating chunks of porous, frozen organic solids, a new study finds, pivoting from previous work suggesting they were gas bubbles. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters, AGU's journal for high-impact, short-format reports with immediate implications spanning all Earth and space sciences.
A hazy orange atmosphere 50% thicker than Earth's Cosmic chemistry unveils stellar dance: ALMA telescope discovers hidden orbit secrets
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
Melbourne, Australia (SPX) Jan 08, 2024
A team of international scientists, armed with the powerful ALMA telescope array in Chile, has unravelled the cosmic mysteries surrounding a dying star, revealing an intricate celestial dance shaped by unusual chemistry.
The ground-breaking study, published in Nature Astronomy, sheds light on the orbit of a cool red giant star, shedding its outer layers in a dramatic stellar wind during th
A team of international scientists, armed with the powerful ALMA telescope array in Chile, has unravelled the cosmic mysteries surrounding a dying star, revealing an intricate celestial dance shaped by unusual chemistry.
The ground-breaking study, published in Nature Astronomy, sheds light on the orbit of a cool red giant star, shedding its outer layers in a dramatic stellar wind during th Hubble views a vast galactic neighborhood
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
Baltimore MD (SPX) Jan 08, 2024
This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356; the two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 (above it) and LEDA 95415 (very close at its left) respectively; and finally, IC 1947 sits along the left side of the image.
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This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope features a richness of spiral galaxies: the large, prominent spiral galaxy on the right side of the image is NGC 1356; the two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 (above it) and LEDA 95415 (very close at its left) respectively; and finally, IC 1947 sits along the left side of the image.
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Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
Trieste, Italy (SPX) Jan 08, 2024
In a novel exploration of the cosmos' hidden aspects, a recent theoretical study from the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) has proposed a fresh approach to understanding the origins of magnetic fields in the universe. Published in the esteemed journal "Physical Review Letters," the research delves into the interplay between dark matter and magnetic fields, potentially tracing ba
In a novel exploration of the cosmos' hidden aspects, a recent theoretical study from the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) has proposed a fresh approach to understanding the origins of magnetic fields in the universe. Published in the esteemed journal "Physical Review Letters," the research delves into the interplay between dark matter and magnetic fields, potentially tracing ba South Korea's so-called artificial sun to burn at 100M degrees Celsius for half a minute
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 05:43
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 29, 2023
South Korea's superconducting fusion device and so-called artificial sun, KSTAR, has received upgrades that will allow it to run for longer periods of time.
The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy said Friday it had successfully installed a new tungsten divertor for its magnetic fusion device, KSTAR, which will allow it to run high-temperature plasma at more than 100 million degrees Celsiu
South Korea's superconducting fusion device and so-called artificial sun, KSTAR, has received upgrades that will allow it to run for longer periods of time.
The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy said Friday it had successfully installed a new tungsten divertor for its magnetic fusion device, KSTAR, which will allow it to run high-temperature plasma at more than 100 million degrees Celsiu ESA wows visitors with state-of-the-art exhibition in Paris HQ
Monday, 08 January 2024 13:50
Visitors to ESA’s cutting-edge visitor centre are being captivated by virtual reality trips to the International Space Station, interactions with a globe showing Earth from space, and displays of astronaut suits, launchers and ESA memorabilia – before getting the chance to buy a souvenir from the ESA space shop.
SpaceX sues to stop US hearing over fired workers
Sunday, 07 January 2024 20:36
San Francisco (AFP) Jan 5, 2024
SpaceX on Thursday went to court to try to derail a US National Labor Relations Board hearing over complaints by workers who say they were fired for criticizing chief executive Elon Musk.
SpaceX argued that the structure of the regulatory board is unconstitutional and the hearing process violates the company's right to a jury trial, according to a copy of the complaint filed in a federal cou
SpaceX on Thursday went to court to try to derail a US National Labor Relations Board hearing over complaints by workers who say they were fired for criticizing chief executive Elon Musk.
SpaceX argued that the structure of the regulatory board is unconstitutional and the hearing process violates the company's right to a jury trial, according to a copy of the complaint filed in a federal cou Rocket carrying American lunar lander arrives at launchpad
Sunday, 07 January 2024 20:36
Cape Canaveral (AFP) Jan 5, 2024
Final preparations were underway Friday for the launch of the first American spacecraft to attempt a lunar landing in more than 50 years, under a new partnership between NASA and private industry.
United Launch Alliance' Vulcan Centaur rocket rolled out in the morning to its launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, preparing for its maiden flight to blast off on Monday at 2:18 am loc
Final preparations were underway Friday for the launch of the first American spacecraft to attempt a lunar landing in more than 50 years, under a new partnership between NASA and private industry.
United Launch Alliance' Vulcan Centaur rocket rolled out in the morning to its launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, preparing for its maiden flight to blast off on Monday at 2:18 am loc Navajo Nation opposes plans to send human remains to the moon
Sunday, 07 January 2024 20:36
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 6, 2024
The Navajo Nation is protesting the planned delivery of human remains to the moon as part of an unmanned lunar launch scheduled for Monday.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said in a statement issued Friday that plans to deliver the cremated remains and DNA of 66 individuals aboard Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lunar lander, set to launch Monday, would amount to the desecration of
The Navajo Nation is protesting the planned delivery of human remains to the moon as part of an unmanned lunar launch scheduled for Monday.
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said in a statement issued Friday that plans to deliver the cremated remains and DNA of 66 individuals aboard Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lunar lander, set to launch Monday, would amount to the desecration of Researchers reveal true colors of Neptune, Uranus
Sunday, 07 January 2024 20:36
Washington DC (UPI) Jan 5, 2024
The true colors of Uranus and Neptune are different than what has been commonly portrayed, according to new research from the Royal Astronomical Society released Friday.
The research shows that both Uranus and Neptune are closer to greenish blue as opposed to the deep blue hue usually associated with Neptune and the greener shade of Uranus based on images taken from NASA's Voyager 2 mis
The true colors of Uranus and Neptune are different than what has been commonly portrayed, according to new research from the Royal Astronomical Society released Friday.
The research shows that both Uranus and Neptune are closer to greenish blue as opposed to the deep blue hue usually associated with Neptune and the greener shade of Uranus based on images taken from NASA's Voyager 2 mis India's Sun probe reaches solar orbit
Sunday, 07 January 2024 20:36
New Delhi (AFP) Jan 6, 2024
India's solar observation mission on Saturday entered the Sun's orbit after a four-month journey, the latest success for the space exploration ambitions of the world's most populous nation.
The Aditya-L1 mission was launched in September and is carrying an array of instruments to measure and observe the Sun's outermost layers.
India's science and technology minister Jitendra Singh said o
India's solar observation mission on Saturday entered the Sun's orbit after a four-month journey, the latest success for the space exploration ambitions of the world's most populous nation.
The Aditya-L1 mission was launched in September and is carrying an array of instruments to measure and observe the Sun's outermost layers.
India's science and technology minister Jitendra Singh said o 2024: a year of launches
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As 2024 kicks into gear, we invite you to look ahead with ESA and see what awaits us in the coming 12 months.
After Ariane 5’s retirement in 2023, Europe’s new and versatile heavy-duty launcher Ariane 6 will continue the Ariane legacy of excellence and reliability. After years of development and construction,Ariane 6 will be ready for its first flight from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou.
In 2024, we’ll see a return-to-flight for Vega-C. Vega-C will continue to provide Europe with its own affordable lightweight launcher. Together both projects guarantee Europe’s independent access to space.
We also continue to collaborate internationally with NASA on the Artemis lunar programme. This