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The Spatial Oscillation Model: A New Perspective on Physical Laws
- Oscillations form the foundation of all processes, from quantum fluctuations to the motion of galaxies.
- A new fundamental unit, called OSC (Oscillatory Spatial Step), is introduced to express physical processes in terms of oscillations.
- The OSC model suggests that gravity can be explained as a consequence of the uneven distribution of oscillations in space, without the need for the concept of time.
- The OSC model links quantum physics with gravity, providing a new way to explain quantum fluctuations and particle interactions.
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'We're disappointed in the outcome': NASA shares photo of sideways Intuitive Machines moon lander, which died 12 hours after touchdown
- Houston-based Intuitive Machines' moon lander tipped over on its side inside a lunar crater.
- The lander's battery depleted just 12 hours after landing, ending its operations.
- An image transmitted by the lander showed its legs jutting upward and Earth in the distance.
- Intuitive Machines completed its first lunar landing in 2024 and has commitments for two more missions with NASA.
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NASA Earns Best Place to Work in Government for 13th Consecutive Year
- NASA has been named the Best Place to Work in the Federal Government for the 13th consecutive year.
- The ranking reflects employee satisfaction and workplace elements across the agency.
- NASA's accomplishments in 2024 were highlighted, including landing on the Moon, launching a mission to study Europa, and conducting continuous human exploration on the International Space Station.
- The Best Places to Work rankings are based on employee responses to a federal survey analyzing factors such as leadership and work-life balance.
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The weather on Mars appears to be driven by gravity waves
- Researchers have found that gravity waves play a significant role in driving Martian air currents, especially in the middle atmosphere.
- Unlike Earth where Rossby waves dominate, on Mars, gravity waves have a dominant effect on air circulation, particularly in the middle atmosphere.
- Gravity waves facilitate rapid vertical transfer of angular momentum on Mars, influencing north-south air movement similar to Earth's mesosphere.
- Small-scale gravity waves contribute significantly to Martian atmosphere's circulation with more than 10% of atmospheric oscillations linked to them.
- Research comparing Mars and Earth's atmospheres aids in refining atmospheric models and understanding planetary atmospheres beyond Earth.
- Mars' atmosphere lacks a significant magnetic field exposing it to solar radiation, offering insights into atmospheric evolution and habitability.
- Understanding how air moves on Mars may help predict weather accurately, vital for future human missions and habitation on the planet.
- Future research will focus on the impact of Martian dust storms, intensifying gravity waves' role in atmospheric circulation.
- Insights gained from studying Martian weather could enhance climate models on Earth, showing the value of planetary comparisons in atmospheric science.
- Refining atmospheric models with new findings will aid in predicting weather on Mars and may improve climate models on Earth, emphasizing the importance of planetary comparisons.
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Intuitive Machines’ second moon lander is dead
- Intuitive Machines’ Athena lunar lander is dead, just one day after it touched down at the moon’s south pole and tipped over.
- The mission marks the second time in a row that Intuitive Machines has landed a spacecraft on the moon only to have the mission go sideways.
- The spacecraft cannot recharge its batteries due to the orientation of the solar panels, direction of the sun, and extreme cold temperatures.
- Intuitive Machines was able to deploy the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment and other undisclosed experiments.
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Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 Moon mission ends with lander on its side
- Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, named Athena, landed on the Moon's surface on March 6, 2025, but ended up on its side in a crater at Mons Mouton near the lunar South Pole.
- Due to the lander's orientation, it is not expected to recharge, leading to the conclusion of the mission as announced by Intuitive Machines.
- The company's stock saw a significant drop of over 24% following the announcement of the mission's end.
- Conflicting information regarding the lander's orientation was initially reported, with efforts being made to confirm its status using images.
- The TRIDENT drill on the lander was unable to collect samples due to its placement on its side.
- NASA had invested in the mission, with funding provided for various objectives such as delivering the PRIME-1 suite and developing technologies like the Micro Nova Hopper.
- The IM-2 mission was part of NASA's CLPS program and launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with plans for Intuitive Machines' third mission in late 2025 or early 2026.
- Despite challenges, some data was salvaged from the mission, including Lunar Outpost confirming that their rover would have achieved its objectives if deployed.
- Lunar Outpost expressed anticipation for upcoming missions and further showcasing their capabilities in space exploration.
- As of the time this article was published, no statements had been issued by other customers regarding the status of their payloads from the IM-2 mission.
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NASA Receives Some Data Before Intuitive Machines Ends Lunar Mission
- Intuitive Machines' IM-2 lunar mission ended early after landing in a crater from the Moon's South Pole.
- The mission included a drill and a mass spectrometer to search for volatiles on the Moon.
- The lunar lander, IM-2, landed far from the intended site and was unable to fully operate the drill and instruments.
- Despite the setbacks, some data was collected for NASA and the CLPS initiative continues to support commercial lunar exploration.
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Station Swaps Commanders and Keeps Up Research Before Crew Swap
- Cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin takes command of the International Space Station from astronaut Suni Williams as a new crew prepares to launch and four residents prepare to return to Earth.
- Expedition 72 Crew-10 members will officially join the station upon the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission in mid-March.
- Research activities on the space station include studying the effects of exercising in space, space-induced bone loss, piloting techniques, and more.
- Various astronauts and cosmonauts are also involved in different experiments and tasks, such as examining bone loss, observing fluid behavior in weightlessness, and testing specialized suits to prevent fluid accumulation.
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NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson Speaks to Students
- NASA Astronaut Tracy Dyson, along with her fellow Expedition 71 crewmates, spoke to students at Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School in Washington.
- During her time on the International Space Station, Dyson conducted a range of scientific and technological activities.
- She operated a robot on Earth, printed cardiac tissue samples using a 3D bioprinter, and participated in the crystallization of proteins for pharmaceutical production.
- Dyson also ran a program that used student-designed software to control the station's free-flying robots, inspiring future innovators.
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Athena spacecraft declared dead after toppling over on moon
- Athena, a private spacecraft sent to the moon, has been declared dead after toppling over during landing.
- The spacecraft, launched by Intuitive Machines, initially sent data but is unlikely to recharge due to its orientation and extreme cold temperatures.
- Athena was carrying scientific probes and experiments, including NASA's Trident regolith drill, intended for exploring the moon and searching for water.
- The mission's failure highlights the challenges and rugged terrain of the moon's south pole and emphasizes the need for further space exploration in the region.
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SpaceX’s latest Starship explosion lights up the sky over the Caribbean again
- SpaceX's eighth test flight of Starship ended in an explosion, creating a spectacle in the night sky.
- Debris from the explosion caused flight delays and diversions in Florida and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but it is speculated that it may have been a pre-planned contingency response.
- Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration issued ground stops for some airports, causing disruptions in air travel.
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See the Intuitive Machines lander on its side on the moon (again)
- American company Intuitive Machines attempted its second lunar landing, but the lander ended up on its side.
- The Intuitive Machines Athena lander aimed to land in the Mons Mouton region near the moon's south pole.
- The lander is oriented on its side, making its solar panels unable to capture power.
- The mission has been concluded due to the lander's inability to recharge and collect solar power.
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GNSS Signals Tracked on the Moon By LuGRE
- LuGRE, part of the Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1, successfully tracks Earth orbital GNSS satellites on the Moon.
- LuGRE is a weak-signal GNSS receiver designed by NASA and the Italian Space Agency.
- This achievement demonstrates the possibility of using Earth's GNSS satellites for navigation and positioning in future lunar missions.
- LuGRE is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, delivering ten payloads to study the lunar environment and relevant technologies.
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