The Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) is an ambitious satellite mission aimed at enhancing our understanding of the intricate interplay between clouds, aerosols, and Earth’s radiation budget. This pioneering endeavor is a collaborative effort between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), combining their expertise and resources to […]
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On April 22, 2024, six aspiring astronauts will finally receive their long-awaited certification after successfully completing a year of rigorous training. These individuals are Sophie Adenot, Rosemary Coogan, Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Raphaël Liégeois, Marco Sieber, and Katherine Bennell-Pegg. Selected in November 2022, they began their training journey in April 2023. The aim of this basic […]
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ESA’s astronaut candidates are about to complete their one-year basic training and officially become fully fledged astronauts. Sophie Adenot, Pablo Álvarez Fernández, Rosemary Coogan, Raphaël Liégeois, Marco Sieber, and Australian Space Agency astronaut candidate Katherine Bennell-Pegg will receive their certification at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany on April 22, 2024. The astronaut candidates […]
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On 8 April 2024, people across North America were treated to the stunning spectacle of a total solar eclipse. As the Moon passed between the Earth and the Sun, it completely blocked out the Sun’s light for a few minutes, plunging the area into darkness. However, those outside the “total eclipse path” still had the […]
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United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV rocket has concluded its final flight with the successful launch of the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. The launch took place at 12:53 PM EDT from SLC-37B at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This marks the 45th and last flight of the Delta IV, which first flew […]
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On the second week of April, space enthusiasts had plenty to be excited about – a total solar eclipse and several orbital launches from both Russia and the United States. One of the most highly anticipated events was the final flight of the NROL-70 Delta IV Heavy rocket, which took place on Tuesday, April 9. […]
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Markarian’s Chain is a remarkable string of at least eight galaxies stretching across the boundary between the constellations Virgo and Coma Berenices. This celestial wonder spans approximately 1.5 degrees in length and is nestled within the heart of the illustrious Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. Visible to observers using telescopes as modest as 150mm (six inches) […]
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SpaceX has successfully launched its Bandwagon-1 rideshare mission from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The mission, which took place on April 7, carried 11 spacecraft for six customers, including a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite for South Korea. This flight marked the 35th Falcon mission of the year for SpaceX and the fourth […]
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On April 8, 2045, skywatchers across the continental United States will witness a rare celestial event – a total solar eclipse. This will be the first total solar eclipse since 2017 and the last until August 12, 2045. During totality, when the Moon completely covers the Sun, the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, […]
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SpaceX, the pioneering aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has started off 2024 with a bang, achieving record-breaking feats and setting new standards in the industry. In the first quarter of the year, SpaceX’s Falcon family of rockets completed an astounding 31 launches, putting the company on track to complete a total of 125 launches […]
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