Juno has been exploring Jupiter since 2016, uncovering the planet’s secrets despite its harsh environment. On April 4, Juno entered safe mode twice while navigating intense radiation belts during its 71st orbit. Safe mode protects Juno’s systems by shutting down nonessential functions
April’s “Pink Moon” gains its name from North America’s phlox wildflowers, symbolizing spring’s arrival, though it appears in its usual silver hue. This full moon is a “micromoon,” appearing smaller and dimmer due to its apogee, the farthest point from Earth in
The Russian Soyuz MS-27 rocket launched from Kazakhstan, carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). Sergey Ryzhikov, Alexey Zubritsky, and Jonny Kim exemplify international collaboration, transcending geopolitical tensions. The mission is set to conduct 50
Two white dwarf stars, remnants of dead stars, are spiraling closer together about 160 light-years away, showcasing a fascinating cosmic interaction. The white dwarfs, with densities implying a teaspoon weighing as much as an elephant, are on a path toward a type
Blue Origin is launching a historic mission under Jeff Bezos, sending six women to the edge of space aboard the New Shepard rocket. The diverse crew includes notable figures such as Gayle King, Katy Perry, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, and
April transforms the night sky into a celestial performance, featuring planets, meteors, and star clusters. Venus shifts from an evening star to a morning spectacle, shining brightly in the eastern sky. Jupiter remains visible in the western twilight, paired with the crescent
Blue Origin’s upcoming space mission features a unique all-female team, including pop star Katy Perry and NASA alumna Aisha Bowe, slated for liftoff on April 14. The mission aims to inspire with its focus on representation and empowerment, seeking to ignite aspirations
The article describes two white dwarfs, remnants of stars, locked in a cosmic dance just 150 light-years from Earth. These stars orbit each other every 14 hours and are headed for a collision in 23 billion years, resulting in a Type 1a
Amazon launches its first Kuiper internet satellites to provide global high-speed internet from low Earth orbit. The “KA-01” mission deploys 27 satellites to orbit 450 kilometers above Earth, marking a significant milestone for Project Kuiper. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s ambitious $10 billion
The Pink Moon will rise on April 12th, known for its historical connection to the timing of Easter and named after the pink phlox wildflower. This year’s Pink Moon will be a micromoon, appearing smaller and dimmer due to its apogee, or