[ad_1] Image of the Blue Ring Nebula, composed of expanding (blue) hydrogen gas expanding from a central star, which is the remnant core of a stellar fusion. Shockwave filaments from the fusion event are displayed in red. Image: NASA / JPL-Caltech / NASA / JPL-Caltech / M. Seibert (Carnegie Institution …
Read More »NASA says nitrogen dioxide emissions fell by 20% due to the blockade
[ad_1] The coronavirus blockade led to a 20% global reduction in the amount of nitrogen dioxide emitted into the atmosphere between February and June. NASA’s analysis looked at the amount of greenhouse gases produced at 5,756 sites in 46 countries. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is less common than carbon dioxide, but …
Read More »The Russian spacewalk aims to prepare the International Space Station for the new module
[ad_1] Two Russian cosmonauts prepared for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday to begin preparing the Pirs airlock and docking compartment for removal next year to make way for connecting a new lab module. The excursion, which will begin around 9:30 am EST, will also validate the …
Read More »Video: The SpaceX capsule carrying 4 astronauts docks safely on the ISS
[ad_1] Four astronauts traveling in a new spacecraft designed by Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX docked safely at the International Space Station on Monday evening, marking the first space travel on a privately built spacecraft purchased by NASA. The astronauts will work at the space station, which orbits approximately 400 …
Read More »Ivanka Trump mocked for saying “we will go to Moon and Mars”, tweeple said “stay there”
[ad_1] The second son of US President Donald Trump and his White House adviser Ivanka Trump is scorned by internet users for saying “we will go to Moon and Mars” in appreciation for the launch of SpaceX and NASA on the 16th. November. While there was nothing grossly wrong with …
Read More »Pandemic curbs have reduced global NO2 concentrations by 20%: NASA
[ad_1] (MENAFN – IANS) New York, November 18 (IANS) Using computer models, NASA researchers found that since February, the pandemic restrictions of Covid-19 have reduced global concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by nearly 20%. Nitrogen dioxide is an air pollutant produced mainly by the combustion of fossil fuels used by …
Read More »Netizens cheer as Baby Yoda doll goes to the Space Station with SpaceX astronauts
[ad_1] Provided by: Trends Desk | New Delhi | 18 November 2020 12:03:44 “Inside the cabin, we have four astronauts – five actually, we have Baby Yoda aboard, who is trying to take a seat right now,” NASA communications specialist Leah Cheshier joked during the broadcast. The four overseas astronauts …
Read More »Astronomers propose to put “Ultimately Large Telescope” on the moon
[ad_1] Some astronomers are supporting the construction of an “Ultimately Large Telescope” on the moon for further research on the Big Bang. The idea is to create a telescope that will allow scientists to view and analyze the oldest stars in the universe, particularly those that formed after the Big …
Read More »NASA hosts a virtual event to take advantage of STEM and small business opportunities with minority colleges
[ad_1] official-logo-nasa-use-this-one.jpg Media are invited to the 15th edition of NASA’s Technology Infusion Road Tour, a virtual event on November 18-19, HBCU / Minority Serving Institutions (MSI). More than 1,200 HBCUs and MSI are attending this event with representatives from NASA offices and mission directions discussing the importance of partnerships …
Read More »Astronauts enter the International Space Station after the successful SpaceX voyage
[ad_1] Four astronauts transported by SpaceX’s Dragon capsule entered the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, successfully completing the first voyage of NASA’s new space transport vehicle after nine years of dependence on Russia. The first phase of docking with the ISS, called “soft capture”, ended Tuesday at 04H01 GMT, …
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