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James Webb captures a rare astronomical ring in the sky
- A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals a rare astronomical phenomenon known as an Einstein ring.
- The Einstein ring is formed by two separate galaxies and the gravitational forces acting on spacetime, resulting in the appearance of a ring-shaped object in the sky.
- The image showcases the alignment of an elliptical galaxy and a distant spiral galaxy, with the spiral galaxy appearing as a stretched ring surrounding the elliptical galaxy.
- The image was created using data from both the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope, demonstrating the effectiveness of these telescopes when used in combination.
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Earth’s oceans weren’t always blue, scientists say
- Earth's oceans were not always blue, they were green for over 2 billion years.
- Earth's earliest oceans had a green tint due to the presence of ferrous iron released by hydrothermal vent systems.
- Cyanobacteria, the ancient algae, evolved phycobilins to absorb light in the iron-rich, green oceans.
- The findings may help in understanding Earth's distant past and expanding the search for life in the universe.
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Hubble Spots a Chance Alignment
- This NASA/ESA Hubble image features the spiral galaxy NGC 5530.
- The bright source near the center of NGC 5530 is a star within our own galaxy, not an active black hole.
- Australian amateur astronomer Robert Evans discovered a supernova, named SN 2007IT, in NGC 5530.
- The light from the supernova likely completed its 40-million-year journey to Earth just days before it was discovered.
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Cygnus Departs Station After Release from Robotic Arm
- The Cygnus spacecraft, named S.S. Richard “Dick” Scobee, has departed from the International Space Station (ISS) after being released from the robotic arm.
- The release occurred above the Atlantic Ocean, with the Cygnus spacecraft being detached from the Earth-facing port of the ISS's Unity module.
- The Cygnus spacecraft arrived at the ISS on August 6, 2024, and delivered approximately 8,200 pounds of supplies, scientific investigations, and other cargo for NASA.
- The spacecraft is set to perform a controlled destructive re-entry by burning up in Earth's atmosphere after a deorbit engine firing on March 30.
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Rocket Report: Stoke is stoked; sovereignty is the buzzword in Europe
- European officials are focused on ensuring their own space launch capability.
- European leaders want sovereign access to space, independent of other countries.
- European nations aim to support the growth of their commercial space companies.
- German startup, Isar Aerospace, plans to launch its first rocket to become a European competitor in the space industry.
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Scientists find hidden black hole from the early universe
- Scientists have discovered radio signals from hot gas around a supermassive black hole that existed 12.9 billion years ago.
- The research team used detailed observations from the ALMA telescope to see through dust and study the black hole.
- The discovery helps in understanding the growth of black holes and why many of them are hidden behind dust.
- This breakthrough discovery opens the way for further exploration of black holes in the early universe.
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Cygnus Departing Station Soon Live on NASA+
- Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft is set to depart from the International Space Station.
- Live coverage of the departure is available on NASA+.
- NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers will monitor Cygnus’ systems during its departure.
- After deorbiting, Cygnus will safely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.
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New tree is a towering East African giant of the rainforest
- A newly discovered species, Tessmannia princeps, a giant tree found in the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania, is a towering East African giant of the rainforest.
- Tessmannia princeps reaches heights up to 130 feet above the rainforest canopy and has a trunk diameter of about 9 feet, with additional buttresses of 10 feet.
- The tree, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is estimated to have existed for thousands of years with some individuals possibly being over 3,000 years old.
- Discovered by Andrea Bianchi and the Mwakisoma brothers in 2019, Tessmannia princeps was unknown to botanical science and is found in two isolated areas in Tanzania.
- The new tree's uniqueness and limited habitat make it vulnerable, as it may not adapt outside its current ecosystem.
- The tree's name, princeps, means 'foremost' in Latin, reflecting its towering presence in the rainforest comparable to giant sequoias.
- Tessmannia princeps' growth at high elevations, vine-like limbs, clustered leaves, and bean-like seeds place it in the bean, pea, and legume family.
- Research indicates the tree's slow growth rate, with larger specimens estimated to be around 2,000 to 3,000 years old.
- Despite threats from deforestation, Tessmannia princeps remains a remarkable find contributing to the biodiversity of the East African rainforest.
- In conclusion, Tessmannia princeps stands as a monumental addition to the rainforest ecosystem, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to protect such unique species.
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Eclipse map: Will the March 29 solar eclipse be visible in your state?
- A partial solar eclipse will occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025, visible in 13 U.S. states, parts of northeastern Canada, western Europe, and Africa.
- The East Coast of the U.S. and Canada will witness the largest portion of the sun being blocked out, creating a 'devil horns' effect during sunrise.
- NASA released a map showing the eclipse path, revealing the extent of sun coverage and peak times in various locations.
- The eclipse will peak at different times in locations like St. John’s, Canada; Boston; New York City; and London, covering varying percentages of the sun.
- Over 800 million people will be able to witness the partial eclipse, with live streams available for those not in the viewing path.
- Eye protection is crucial to observe the eclipse safely, with NASA warning against looking directly at the sun without proper equipment.
- Avoid using cameras, telescopes, or binoculars to look at the sun during the eclipse without certified solar filters to prevent eye damage.
- Missing the March 29 eclipse, another partial eclipse will be visible in September 2025, with a total solar eclipse in 2026 across various regions.
- Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, casting a shadow on Earth's surface and blocking out sunlight.
- It is essential to follow safety guidelines when watching solar eclipses to prevent eye injuries from the sun's rays even during a partial eclipse.
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NASA switches Starliner crew to SpaceX Dragon as testing continues on troubled Boeing capsule
- NASA has announced the makeup of SpaceX Crew-11, which includes astronauts reassigned from other missions, with Zena Cardman leading the flight scheduled for July 2025 alongside Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov.
- Crew-11 will coincide with the ISS's 25th anniversary of continuous human presence, and will have a brief handover with Crew-10 currently at the station.
- Zena Cardman, initially part of Crew-9, was reassigned due to changes in the Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test mission, leading to an open question regarding Stephanie Wilson's new assignment.
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Scientists discover long-chain hydrocarbons on Mars
- Scientists have discovered large organic molecules, specifically long-chain hydrocarbons, in a rock sample taken by the Mars Curiosity Rover.
- These molecules resemble fragments of fatty acids, which are part of the chemical recipe for life.
- The discovery suggests interesting chemical mixing on ancient Mars and significance for understanding the history of Yellowknife Bay in Gale Crater.
- This finding aides in the further study of rock samples and the potential detection of chemical signatures of past life on Mars.
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NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-11 Assignments for Space Station Mission
- NASA has announced the crew assignments for the SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.
- The crew includes Commander Zena Cardman and Pilot Mike Fincke from NASA, Mission Specialist Kimiya Yui from JAXA, and Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos.
- They will launch no earlier than July 2025 for a long-duration science expedition.
- This mission marks the 11th crew rotation with SpaceX under NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
- The crew will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to prepare for future Moon missions and benefit Earth.
- Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke bring experience from previous space missions to the Crew-11 team.
- Cardman, a geobiologist, was previously assigned to Crew-9, while Fincke has logged 382 days in space and nine spacewalks.
- Kimiya Yui, a JAXA astronaut with previous spaceflight experience, and Oleg Platonov, a cosmonaut, will also join the mission.
- Yui conducted experiments during his previous space mission, while Platonov brings a background in engineering and cosmonaut training.
- NASA's Commercial Crew Program aims to enable commercial human space transportation and expand opportunities in low Earth orbit.
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Meet the Space Ops Team: Anum Ashraf
- Anum Ashraf, Ph.D., serves as the mission commitment lead for NASA's SCaN Program.
- She ensures that critical data is efficiently transferred between groups to support space missions.
- Previously, Ashraf led the DEMETER project, developing an innovative solution for measuring Earth's radiation.
- Ashraf is excited to collaborate with NASA, industry, academia, and space enthusiasts for space exploration.
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NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Inside Historic Chamber A
- The instrument enclosure of NASA’s Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) underwent critical environmental tests inside the historic Chamber A at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
- The 12-foot-long angular structure was subjected to frigid, airless conditions, simulating the deep space environment.
- The instrument enclosure is designed to protect the spacecraft’s infrared telescope and remove heat from it during operations.
- NEO Surveyor is NASA’s first space-based detection mission for planetary defense, aimed at locating, measuring, and characterizing asteroids and comets that may pose a hazard to Earth.
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Gloucestershire company wins prize for inventing way to produce clean water on moon
- A £150,000 prize for a device that can produce clean water from icy lunar soil has been won by a pair of inventors.
- The solution involves a microwave oven, a motorised device for feeding woodchips into a barbecue, and sound waves.
- The challenge is to produce drinking water from ice-rich regolith around the moon's south pole for future moon missions.
- The winning solution, called the SonoChem system, uses a multi-step contraption to vaporise and purify the water.
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