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Artemis Astronauts & Orion Leadership Visit NASA Ames
- Artemis II astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover, along with Orion leaders, visited NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley.
- The visit included a tour of the Arc Jet Complex, where researchers simulate the intense heat of atmospheric reentry.
- Ames researchers have played a critical role in developing and testing Orion's thermal protection system.
- The visit concluded with an award ceremony honoring employees' outstanding performance and contributions to the Orion Program.
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Elon Musk Should Name A City On Mars After Val Kilmer
- Val Kilmer's iconic role in the movie 'Tombstone' as Doc Holliday is celebrated.
- The movie 'Red Planet' predicted futuristic elements about Mars before Elon Musk's interest in the planet.
- The documentary 'Val' showcases Val Kilmer's battle with throat cancer.
- Suggestion to name a future city on Mars after Val Kilmer.
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Gaia telescope retires: Scientists bid farewell to 'the discovery machine of the decade' that mapped 2 billion Milky Way stars
- The Gaia telescope, after 11 years of operation, bid farewell on March 27, marking the end of its mission to map the Milky Way and our cosmic neighborhood.
- Gaia, launched in December 2013, provided a vast catalog of nearly 2 billion stars, 4 million potential galaxies, and around 150,000 asteroids.
- The telescope's data has led to over 13,000 scientific studies and has significantly influenced various astronomy disciplines.
- Gaia's precise 3D map of the Milky Way helped in understanding its spiral structure, dark matter halo, and the mystery of the galaxy's warped disk.
- The telescope revealed the Radcliffe Wave, a huge stellar structure impacting Earth's climate, and provided insights into starquakes, high-velocity stars, and black holes.
- Gaia's data has been used to measure the expansion rate of the universe, contributing to the debate around the universe's accelerated expansion.
- After running out of fuel, Gaia was powered down and moved to a retirement orbit to prevent any future reactivation.
- To honor its mission, Gaia's onboard software was overwritten with farewell messages and the names of 1,500 contributors.
- Only a third of Gaia's data has been analyzed, with more discoveries expected as the remaining data is processed and released over the coming years.
- Scientists regard Gaia as the 'discovery machine of the decade' and anticipate continued discoveries from its extensive dataset.
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Station Orbiting Higher to Welcome Next Crew Mission
- The International Space Station (ISS) had its orbit raised by the Progress 91 cargo craft to accommodate the arrival of the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft and its crew.
- The Soyuz MS-27, carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexander Zubritsky, will be launched on April 8 to begin an eight-month research mission.
- Shortly after the new crew's arrival, NASA Flight Engineer Don Pettit will return to Earth with two Roscosmos cosmonauts, concluding their seven-month mission.
- JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi will take over command of the ISS as Expedition 73 begins with the departure of the Soyuz MS-26.
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NASA Sets Coverage for Crew Launch to Join Station Expedition 72/73
- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft to the International Space Station, accompanied by cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky.
- They will join the Expedition 72/73 crew in advancing scientific research.
- The launch will take place at 1:47 a.m. EDT on April 8 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- The spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the space station at 5:03 a.m.
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Why We Invested: Aetherflux
- Investing in Aetherflux is driven by the undeniable value proposition of Space Based Solar energy, offering a carbon-free and globally dispatchable energy source.
- The increasing demand for power, especially for AI applications, poses a challenge for the grid and decarbonization efforts.
- AI's scaling laws show a need for more computation power, possibly three times higher by the end of the decade than in 2023.
- Data centers are predicted to create a substantial new demand for power, impacting grid resilience and decarbonization goals.
- As compute demand escalates due to AI advancements, the need for power solutions that bypass the grid is highlighted.
- Space Based Solar, despite initial limitations for grid-tied applications, shows potential for military deployments, starting with resilient power solutions.
- Aetherflux aims to address military energy and fuel logistics challenges, showcasing the feasibility of globally dispatchable energy sources.
- The concept of a globally dispatchable energy source leveraging low earth orbit is being explored by Aetherflux, tapping into falling launch costs in the space industry.
- The ambition to create an 'orbital power constellation' reflects the Age of Builders, emphasizing the innovative spirit in tackling complex challenges like space-based energy distribution.
- Aetherflux's focus on system architecture, flight testing, and a hardware-centric approach positions it well for success in developing sustainable space-based power solutions.
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X-ray Clues Reveal Destroyed Planet
- A white dwarf at the center of the Helix Nebula may have destroyed a planet, as revealed by a new X-ray image.
- This discovery is the first of its kind and provides an explanation for a mysterious X-ray signal detected from the nebula for over 40 years.
- The image combines X-ray data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, optical light data from the Hubble Space Telescope, infrared data from the European Southern Observatory VISTA telescope, and ultraviolet data from GALEX.
- The findings shed light on the destructive nature of white dwarfs and their potential impact on planetary systems.
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NASA Continues Support for Private Astronaut Missions to Space Station
- NASA is seeking proposals for two new private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, targeted for 2026 and 2027, as the agency continues its commitment to expanding access to space.
- The new missions will be the fifth and sixth private astronaut missions to the orbiting laboratory coordinated by NASA, with the first three missions carried out by Axiom Space.
- Each of the new missions may be docked to the space station for up to 14 days and must be brokered by a U.S. entity and use U.S. transportation spacecraft meeting NASA's requirements.
- NASA's commitment to private astronaut missions aims to help industry gain experience, conduct research, and develop future destinations in low Earth orbit.
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NASA's SPHEREx telescope 'opens its eyes on the universe', taking stunning debut image of 100,000 galaxies and stars
- A new NASA space telescope, SPHEREx, has captured its first light by taking stunning images of tens of thousands of galaxies and stars.
- The telescope, enclosed with three different detectors, has collected six images, each covering an area 20 times wider than the full moon.
- SPHEREx will scan the entire night sky four times and collect data from more than 450 million galaxies, giving scientists key insights into cosmology and the evolution of galaxies.
- The wide panorama viewing of SPHEREx will complement the James Webb Space Telescope by identifying regions of interest for further study.
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'A notch above a gimmick': Experts question scientific merit of billionaire's Fram2 'space adventure' around Earth's poles
- A Bitcoin billionaire along with a group of first-time astronauts embarked on a space mission around Earth's poles for roughly 4 days.
- The 'Fram2' mission aims to advance space exploration through unorthodox experiments, raising questions about its scientific merit.
- The crew conducted 22 experiments inside a 13-foot-wide living space, including growing mushrooms and x-raying one another.
- Experts doubted the mission's usefulness, with concerns about the short duration for data collection and ability to contribute to space exploration.
- Criticism includes doubts about the crew's suitability, the lack of meaningful data from rapid-fire experiments, and the mission's real intentions.
- Challenges include limited time for studying physiological changes, growing mushrooms, analyzing sleep quality, diabetes effects, and reproductive hormone variations.
- Some experts questioned the mission's focus on a polar orbit, stating it lacks uniqueness and scientific advantages compared to equatorial orbits.
- The decision of the polar orbit and the mission's homage to early polar explorers suggest a focus on 'space adventure' more than scientific research.
- Transparency and honesty in billionaire-funded space missions are crucial, with a need to distinguish between vanity projects and genuine scientific endeavors.
- The overall perception of the Fram2 mission raises concerns about its scientific value, funding allocation, and the message it conveys about space accessibility.
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NASA Space Flight Awareness Program Recognizes Stennis Employees
- NASA’s Stennis Space Center employees were recognized with Honoree Awards from NASA’s Space Flight Awareness Program for outstanding support of human spaceflight.
- Melissa Wagner of Pass Christian, Mississippi, received the honor for contributions to NASA’s Artemis campaign by identifying potential risks related to propulsion test efforts in support of the initiative.
- Samone Wilson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, received the honor for her work in telling others about NASA and NASA Stennis activities and missions.
- Timothy Miller of Pearl River, Louisiana, received the honor for contributions supporting flight systems integration, facility readiness, and cost reduction with his use of Creo Parametric modeling.
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Australia’s Steady March Towards Space
- Australia has been slowly progressing towards achieving its first orbital space launch, joining a select group of countries who have successfully done so.
- The Australian Space Agency (ASA) was established in 2018 to support the growth of the country's space industry, focusing on developing the local space sector rather than building rockets.
- Gilmour Space Technologies, a private company, has been working towards reaching orbit since its founding in 2013, with the development of the Eris rocket being a key objective.
- Despite setbacks and delays, including failed launch attempts and regulatory issues, Gilmour Space has made progress in developing the Eris rocket for future orbital missions.
- The Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland was established by Gilmour Space to serve as a launch pad for its planned orbital missions, closer to the equator for accessing specific orbits.
- The Eris rocket features a three-stage design, utilizing hybrid rocket motors and a liquid rocket engine, with the goal of launching payloads up to 300 kg into low-Earth orbits.
- Despite challenges, Gilmour Space aims to achieve its first orbital launch with Eris, though they acknowledge the difficulties and uncertainties involved in reaching orbit successfully.
- As of now, regulatory approvals and other obstacles remain to be addressed before Gilmour Space can proceed with the first launch of the Eris rocket, scheduled for a later date.
- The Australian Space Agency continues to monitor and oversee the progress of Gilmour Space, ensuring that all licence conditions are met prior to approving a full launch.
- While uncertainties persist, Australia is on the brink of potentially joining the ranks of countries that have achieved orbital space launches, marking a significant milestone in the nation's space exploration journey.
- Despite the challenges, the continued efforts toward achieving Australia's first orbital space launch represent a significant stride towards establishing the country as a player in the global space industry.
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UNIMATIC and Massena LAB’s Latest Collaboration Is a Tribute to NASA
- The UNIMATIC x Massena LAB U1-SPG “NASA Artemis” Limited Edition watch is a tribute to NASA’s Artemis program.
- The watch features a vibrant deep orange dial contrasted against a sleek black case, inspired by the color scheme of the Artemis program.
- It is equipped with a 120-click unidirectional bezel and a GMT function for tracking multiple time zones.
- With only 99 pieces available worldwide, the limited edition watch quickly sold out, priced at $1,295.
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Best smart telescopes 2025: The latest technology for exploring the universe
- Smart telescopes combine stargazing and astrophotography in one automated device, offering beginner-friendly features and the ability to see through light pollution.
- Vaonis Vespera II is considered the best overall smart telescope, providing detailed images and value for money.
- Unistellar eVscope 2 is a premium smart telescope with a sleek design and vibrant micro OLED eyepiece, albeit at a high cost.
- Unistellar Odyssey Pro is the best for portability, being lightweight, compact, and fully automated.
- Celestron Origin offers a classic style with smart features, suitable for those preferring a traditional-looking telescope.
- Unistellar eQuinox 2 is an all-rounder smart telescope with versatile capabilities and a classy design, catering to various viewing preferences.
- Vaonis Vespera is a budget-friendly smart telescope, ideal for entry-level users, offering live image stacking and portability.
- Smart telescopes are easy to use with automated functions and app control, making them suitable for users of all experience levels.
- Vaonis Vespera II and Unistellar eVscope 2 are highly recommended for their image quality and advanced features.
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