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Scientists discover massive 'thermal anomaly' beneath the surface of Mars

New research into the interior of Mars further emphasizes that the Red Planet is a world of two very different halves.

Space · Aug 31

NASA launches Roman telescope to build biggest map of the universe yet

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched from Florida on Sunday, beginning a mission to survey vast swathes of the sky and test whether the standard model of the universe still holds up.

Euronews · Aug 31

NASA's Roman Space Telescope will see at least 100 times more sky at once than Hubble and James Webb, helping scientists study invisible dark matter, dark energy and search for thousands of exoplanets

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, beginning a mission to survey vast areas of the universe. With a field of view at least 100 times larger than Hubble’s, Roman will study dark matter, dark energy, distant galaxies and thousands of exoplanets.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Liftoff! NASA's Roman Space Telescope soars to the stars on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in spectacular launch (video)

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched into space atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Aug. 30, ushering in a new era for astronomy and our understanding of the cosmos.

Space · Aug 30

NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe

NASA’s newest space telescope has blasted off on a quest to find planets around other stars and explore the hidden universe

The Independent UK · Aug 30

Could Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prove our model of the universe wrong?

NASA's Roman Space Telescope is launching soon aboard a SpaceX rocket. This observatory will survey the cosmos for dark energy and dark matter. It aims to test the standard model of cosmology and its expansion rate. Roman will also discover thousands of exoplanets beyond our solar system. Its wide-field view…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

In 1972, NASA sealed 3 astronauts inside a 20-foot chamber for 56 days to rehearse Skylab; the ground experiment exposed hardware and medical problems before launch

In 1972, three astronauts conducted a remarkable ground simulation, residing in a sealed chamber for a staggering 56 days. This experiment was pivotal in preparing for the upcoming Skylab space station mission. Unexpectedly, engineers uncovered hardware failures and health challenges, as astronauts unexpectedly lost weight due to erroneous dietary calculations.

The Economic Times · Aug 30

NASA launches astronomical wide-angle lens into space – what will the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope capture, and how does it differ from James Webb and Hubble?

The observatory will have a field of view at least 100 times larger than Hubble’s, acting as a wide-angle lens snapping vast swaths of the night sky, to help unravel mysteries of dark energy and exoplanets

Digital Camera World · Aug 30

Astronauts returning from spacewalks say space leaves a smell on their suits; NASA crews have compared it with metal, gunpowder, and ozone

After returning from spacewalks, astronauts frequently describe an odd aroma, reminiscent of burnt gunpowder or charred meat. This mysterious scent, which has baffled researchers for many years, is currently the subject of investigation. One hypothesis points to the interaction of oxygen atoms with spacesuits in orbit, while another suggests the…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

In 1974, Skylab 4 astronauts returned after 84 days in orbit; flipped circuit breakers cut pitch-and-yaw control before Carr used backup mode for reentry

The Skylab 4 mission set a new record with astronauts spending 84 days in space, where they conducted crucial scientific experiments while circling the Earth. Upon their return, they were found to be in better health than their predecessors. However, a circuit breaker malfunction threatened their reentry, but the crew…

The Economic Times · Aug 30