ESA’s ExoMars mission arrives at Mars
Mars has a new companion! It’s called the Trace Gas Orbiter, which is now successfully in orbit around the red planet to study its atmosphere. What is it looking for? Gases that could indicate biological activity – methane, for example. Trace Gas Orbiter, or...Today’s Deep Space Extra for Thursday, October 20, 2016
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Presidential contender Donald Trump favors exploration as NASA’s core mission, according to his advisers. In Europe, experts assess the fate of the Schiaparelli lander. Communications with Earth were lost Wednesday as...Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft to deliver new research to the ISS
What orbits Earth at more than 17,000 miles per hour, is carrying astronauts from around the world, and is about to receive a special delivery from one of our founding members? The International Space Station! This unique platform, about to be resupplied by Orbital...Today’s Deep Space Extra for Wednesday, October 19, 2016
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The first Martian explorers may turn to high tech 3-D printing to establish shelters and meet other requirements using resources already on the red planet. A three-man U.S. and Russian crew launches to the International Space...Orion’s service module undergoes vibration testing
The Orion crew vehicle will launch on top of NASA’s new rocket called Space Launch System, or SLS. The first launch will blast off in 2018. On this first flight of SLS known as Exploration Mission-1, the Orion crew vehicle will fly tens of thousands of miles beyond...Today’s Deep Space Extra for Tuesday, October 18, 2016
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Insight into Elon Musk’s plans to settle the red planet. Orbital ATK’s modified Antares launch vehicle successfully lifted off from NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility last night on a NASA contracted resupply mission to...NASA continues on its Journey to Mars
With the President of the U.S. committed to expanding deep space exploration, the nation continues to advance on the Journey to Mars. Last week, President Obama spoke about his “sense of wonder about our space program”. Early on in his presidency, the President...Today’s Deep Space Extra for Monday, October 17, 2016
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… The Earth’s moon figures prominently in China’s long term space exploration planning. The strategy could lead to a human lunar base, according to one long term analyst of Chinese space activities. Human Deep Space...Today’s Deep Space Extra for Friday, October 14, 2016
In Today’s Deep Space Extra… Maryland congresswoman backs NASA’s space exploration mission as well as its work with the U.S. commercial sector and international partners. Human Deep Space Exploration Why the next President must invest in NASA Time (10/13):...Space Talk
The magnificent images of the Moon captured by #NASA’s #ArtemisII mission are more than breathtaking - they are a reminder of humanity’s enduring curiosity and courage to explore.
The #Moon is ancient, but every new glimpse inspires new dreams beyond #Earth.
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🚀 20 de octubre, 4:41 a.m.: Japón lanza una sonda para aterrizar en una luna de Marte y traer un trozo a casa.
MMX apunta a Fobos: 27 km de ancho, da 3 vueltas a Marte al día. Recogerá 10 g y volverá en 2031.
JAXA cree que el 0,1% podría ser Marte.
#MMX #Fobos #JAXA #CoheteH3
☀️ STUNNING: This incredible timelapse of the Sun was created from 40,000 photos captured over just 3 hours using a solar telescope.
The result is a mesmerizing look at our star in motion — revealing constantly changing solar activity in breathtaking detail.
#Sun #Space
How long would it take to reach each planet in our Solar System from Earth? 🚀
8 Months to Venus, 1.4 Years to Mars, but a whopping 27.6 Years to Neptune and 37 Years to Pluto! 🤯
Space is unbelievably vast. 🌌 #Space #Astronomy #Universe
