Tag: Space missions
Exploring Mars: Water Found Miles Beneath Surface
Mars, the red planet, has always been a subject of fascination for scientists and space enthusiasts alike. New research has now suggested that Mars may have a significant amount of water hidden beneath its...
NASA Cancels Moon Rover Mission Due to Cost Overruns and Launch Delays.
NASA recently made the decision to cancel its Viper moon rover project due to high costs and launch delays. The rover, which was intended to explore the moon's south pole in search of water,...
Revealed: Apollo Astronaut’s Fatal Plane Crash Details
Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo, tragically passed away last month in a fatal plane crash over the waters off Washington state. According to...
Chinese Space Probe on Far Side of Moon Spotted by NASA Lunar Orbiter
NASA recently captured photos of China's Chang'e-6 space probe on the far side of the moon. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) took images of the sample return spacecraft on June 7, shortly after...
Robotic Dogs Prepared for Moon Mission: Strong and Ready
In the beautiful shadow of Mount Hood in Oregon, a team of researchers from various universities and NASA's Johnson Space Center are working on an exciting project. Their goal is to prepare a robot...
Russian Cosmonaut Sets Record with 1,000 Days in Space
A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut has made history by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space, according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos. Oleg Kononenko achieved this remarkable milestone on Tuesday, marking...
The Impact of Short-Term Space Travel on Space Tourists: A Comprehensive Study
New studies have shown that space tourists go through similar body changes as astronauts who spend months in orbit. Research conducted on four space tourists has revealed that there are wide-ranging shifts in cells...
Russian Cosmonaut Sets Record for Most Days Spent in Space
A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut named Oleg Kononenko has made history by becoming the first person to spend a total of 1,000 days in space. This remarkable milestone was achieved on Tuesday during his fifth...
Effects of Short-Term Space Travel on Space Tourists Space Tourists: Impact of Short-Term Space Travel
New research has shown that space tourists experience similar body changes to astronauts who spend months in orbit. Samples taken from test subjects in space revealed various shifts in cells and alterations to the...
How 3 Days in Space Changed 4 Astronauts’ Bodies and Minds
Three days in space can have a significant impact on astronauts' bodies and minds, according to a recent study on the private Inspiration4 mission in 2021. The research, published in the journal Nature, revealed...
Bill Anders: Nasa ‘Earthrise’ astronaut dies at 90 in plane crash
Legendary Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders Passes Away at 90 in Tragic Plane CrashGetty ImagesRenowned Apollo 8 astronaut, Bill Anders, known for capturing the iconic "Earthrise" photograph in space, tragically lost his life in...
NASA exoplanet hunter finds ‘weird’ world surviving a star’s relentless bombardment — it’s named...
NASA's Latest Discovery: Phoenix, the Exoplanet SurvivorAn unusual exoplanet named Phoenix has been discovered by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). Despite being bombarded with radiation from its red giant parent star, Phoenix has...
Our only mission at Venus may have just gone dark
Is Venus Keeping Its Secrets?A recent update from the Japanese space agency, JAXA, revealed that communication has been lost with the Akatsuki spacecraft orbiting Venus. The spacecraft encountered difficulties maintaining its attitude in late...