The Solar Dynamics Observatory is part of NASA’s robust fleet continually monitoring the Sun and the broader space environment, ranging from solar activity to particles and magnetic fields in the vicinity of Earth. The U.S. government’s official source for space weather forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts is NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
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NASA’s Europa Clipper Carries ‘Water’ on Journey to Jupiter’s Moon
NASA is set to launch its Europa Clipper spacecraft in October 2024, which will carry a distinctive message as it embarks on a journey toward Jupiter’s moon, Europa. Showing strong evidence of an ocean beneath its icy surface, Europa holds over double the volume of water found in all of Earth’s oceans combined.
The Fascinating History of Solar Eclipses
Listen to our audio presentation: The History of Solar Eclipses Solar eclipses have captivated human imagination since the dawn of civilization. These celestial events occur when the moon passes between the Earth and…
Solar Flare and CME: A Storm That Could Have Been
Listen to our audio presentation: HIstory of the Computer On March 22, 2023, the sun unleashed a potent X-class solar flare, followed by a coronal mass ejection (CME) directed at Earth, causing significant…
Neuralink’s First Human Brain Computer Interface
In a landmark event, Neuralink unveiled its first human brain-computer interface, with Noland Arbaugh demonstrating control over a computer and playing chess purely through thought. This breakthrough represents a major step forward in neurotechnology, offering new hope and possibilities for individuals with severe physical impairments.
Gaia Telescope Discovers Ancient Star Streams in the Milky Way
ESA’s Gaia space telescope has unveiled ancient star streams named Shakti and Shiva in the Milky Way, revealing new details about the galaxy’s early formation and structure over 12 billion years ago.
Unveiling the Impact: Insights from the DART Mission on Asteroid Dynamics
The DART mission’s successful impact on Dimorphos has provided critical insights into kinetic impact as a method for altering asteroid trajectories, offering a significant leap forward in planetary defense strategies and our understanding of asteroid dynamics.
Innovative Strategies to Combat Ice on Euclid Space Telescope
The ESA’s Euclid telescope, a million miles from Earth, faces challenges with ice formation on its mirrors. Scientists have devised a targeted heating strategy to de-ice the optics and ensure the mission’s success in exploring the dark universe.
SpaceX’s Spectacular Night Sky Show: Launching Starlink Satellites Over Southern California
SpaceX’s recent Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base not only lit up the Southern California sky but also added 22 satellites to the Starlink network, showcasing the ongoing success and ambition of the commercial space race.
Unveiling a Hidden Universe: The Abundance of Faint Active Galactic Nuclei at High Redshifts
A groundbreaking study using JWST’s NIRCam has unveiled an abundant population of faint active galactic nuclei at z ≈ 5, challenging our understanding of supermassive black hole formation and their role in cosmic reionization.