Archives August 2023

Mars Rover Curiosity is nearing the Gediz Vallis Ridge, a fascinating geological feature that has been a topic of discussion since the rover’s landing over 11 years ago. The ridge, which marks a contact between the underlying “sulfate unit” bedrock and the overlying ridge, is finally within reach. This marks an exciting milestone in Curiosity’s […]

Cracks in Martian Mud Uncover Clues to the Origins of Life In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a patchwork of well-preserved ancient mud cracks on the surface of Mars. These cracks, found in a transitional zone between clay-rich layers and sulfate-enriched layers, offer the first evidence of wet-dry cycles occurring on […]

A new comet, C/2023 P1 (Nishimura), discovered on 11 August, has set the astronomical community abuzz with excitement. This remarkable celestial object promises a dramatic brightening as it hurtles towards the Sun, but its behavior remains unpredictable on its first and only visit to the Sun’s harsh environs. With the potential for disintegration and fizzling […]

Preparations are underway at Starbase for the upcoming second Starship test flight, with Booster 9 expected to return to the launch site soon. The installation of its hot staging ring is now complete, and the booster is ready to roll in the coming days. This hot staging ring will allow the ship to separate from […]

NASA is once again calling on the bright minds of middle and high school students to submit their experiment ideas for an exciting opportunity to fly their creations in Earth and space. The third TechRise Student Challenge is open to students in grades six to 12 attending public, private, or charter schools in the United […]

ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen is preparing for his second mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Crew-7. The launch, known as Huginn, is scheduled for August 25th at 08:49 BST and will be live-streamed on ESA WebTV 2. This mission is particularly significant as it marks the first time a European astronaut […]

In recent weeks, there have been reports circulating about the US government possessing alien craft and bodies. However, these claims are not new. Kevin Randle, a former intelligence officer and decorated veteran, shares his own experiences in researching the Roswell incident and the recovery of extraterrestrial craft. Randle begins by discussing David Grusch, who has […]

In the latest update from the Curiosity rover on Mars, we are given a glimpse into its current activities and the discoveries it has made along its journey. Just like a climber pausing to appreciate the view and plan their next move, Curiosity is taking the time to analyze its surroundings and prepare for the […]

Karol “Bo” Bobko, a renowned NASA astronaut who made significant contributions to the space program, passed away at the age of 85. As the only astronaut to fly on the first launch of two space shuttle orbiters, Bobko left a lasting impact on space exploration. Born on December 23, 1937, in New York City, Bobko […]

On August 17, 2023, former NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg unveiled her original artwork at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The artwork pays tribute to the first woman and first American lady to fly into space, Valentina Tereshkova and Sally Ride, respectively. Nyberg’s portraits of these iconic figures were created using fabric as […]