Cheers at the Japanese space agency: After a failed attempt, the new H3 carrier rocket has successfully launched. The 63-meter-high rocket has been in development for eight years. Japan hopes to compete with SpaceX with this achievement. Japan has successfully launched its new H3 carrier rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The mission carried a satellite mock-up and two tiny satellites on board. According to the Japanese space agency Jaxa, the rocket entered its planned orbit after a successful launch. Jubilation and applause filled the Jaxa control center after it was confirmed via the ..read more

Introduction: The moon, our faithful companion in the night sky, has captivated humanity throughout history. With its silver presence and mysterious influence on tides and cultures, the moon has played a unique role in shaping the narrative of human existence. In this article, we will delve into the fascination the moon exerts, shedding light on some intriguing aspects of its impact on our lives and culture. The Scientific Significance of the Moon: The moon is not merely a celestial object of beauty but also a key player in our solar system. Its gravitational force affects tides on Earth and p ..read more

"The NASA's 'Artemis' mission aims to return to the Moon. The original schedule for this endeavor, set to happen later this year, has, however, experienced delays. A previous US mission had failed in attempting a lunar landing. Due to issues with the rocket and spacecraft, NASA has postponed the planned manned lunar orbit mission, 'Artemis II,' originally scheduled for November 2024, to September 2025. The scheduled manned Moon landing, 'Artemis III,' will consequently be pushed to September 2026, as confirmed by NASA during a press conference. 'Artemis IV,' another planned lunar landing, rem ..read more

Since landing almost three months ago, NASA has faced challenges in opening the container holding soil samples from the asteroid "Bennu." While the braking parachute failed during the landing in the Utah desert, the main parachutes compensated for its absence. However, a new issue arises as the lid of the sample container cannot be fully opened due to two screws being unresponsive. Experts at the Johnson Space Center in Houston are attempting to retrieve at least part of the valuable cargo using forceps since the container cannot be fully opened. Additionally, there is material located outside ..read more

Strictly speaking, the atmosphere has no upper limit; it gradually thins out until, at an altitude of several thousand kilometers, even lightweight helium atoms can escape Earth's gravitational pull. Within the atmosphere, distinct layers can be identified, with the most common division based on temperature, which undergoes characteristic changes with increasing altitude. In the lowermost layer, extending from approximately 8 to 18 km in height, temperatures generally decrease as altitude increases. This relatively thin layer, known as the troposphere, is where weather phenomena occur. In the ..read more

The discovery of exoplanets has revolutionized our view of the universe. In recent years, astronomers have identified thousands of planets outside our solar system. These distant worlds, orbiting stars in other galaxies, provide insights into the diversity and complexity of the cosmos. In this article, we will explore some of the most fascinating exoplanets, delve into their unique features, and contemplate how they influence the foundations of our understanding of planets and life. Trappist-1e - In the Goldilocks Zone of an Ultracool Dwarf Star The Trappist-1e exoplanet resides in the habitab ..read more

Houston - According to the US space agency NASA, a sample of rubble from asteroid Bennu, which was dropped to Earth approximately three weeks ago, contains traces of water and carbon. Initial investigations of the sample revealed these findings, but further in-depth analyses are still required, NASA announced during a press conference on Wednesday, where they also unveiled photos and videos of the sample for the first time. This marks the first successfully brought to Earth sample from an asteroid in the history of the US space agency, and it is the largest such sample ever collected. Research ..read more

It was a brief, intense puff. Then, dust and rocks that had remained untouched for billions of years were sent into the air. The collection of the rock sample from the asteroid Bennu, far out in space, lasted just five seconds. Following that, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft spent more than two years returning to Earth. Seven years in space The journey, orbiting and studying the target asteroid, collecting samples, and the return journey - NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will have spent over seven years in space by Sunday. And there could be a few more years of space travel to come. But for now, it is ..read more

Germany has joined the international "Artemis" initiative, becoming the 29th country to do so, in order to play a more significant role in the current lunar and Martian exploration efforts, primarily led by the United States. The Director-General of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Walther Pelzer, signed the agreement at the German Embassy in Washington. Pelzer emphasized that Germany and the United States have been "successful partners in space exploration for a long time." German space industry companies are already making a "significant contribution to NASA's Artemis program" for lunar la ..read more

The NASA rover Perseverance has now successfully produced oxygen on Mars for the 16th and final time, surpassing the mission's expectations. This announcement comes from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the U.S. space agency. Since the activation of the Moxie instrument (Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment), 122 grams of oxygen have been produced. This is equivalent to what a small dog would breathe in over 10 hours, or approximately four hours of oxygen for an adult human. In total, Moxie generated 12 grams per hour, more than double the initially expected amount. The achieved ..read more