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The Republic of Kenya in East Africa is known for its stunning natural landscapes and abundant wildlife reserves. One of the most remarkable aspects of the country is the striking diversity of its landscape, as captured in a false-color image taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-2. In this image, viewers can zoom in to explore the […]

SpaceX has achieved another significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to revolutionize space exploration. During its 30th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the company successfully launched a Dragon 2 capsule atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This marked […]

Euclid, the spacecraft tasked with investigating the nature of the dark Universe, is facing a common issue that spacecraft encounter in the freezing cold of space – the formation of ice on its optics. However, the Euclid team has devised a new de-icing approach that shows promising results. After months of research and testing, the […]

SpaceX is gearing up for an eventful week with multiple launches scheduled, including two Starlink missions. This will contribute to SpaceX’s goal of breaking records this year, as the company aims to achieve a total of 10 launches in March alone. One of the highlights of the week will be the first launch of a […]

A team of scientists funded by NASA has made a remarkable discovery – long-lasting radio signals emanating from sunspots. Sunspots are regions on the Sun’s surface where the magnetic field is incredibly strong, causing a decrease in surface temperatures and atmospheric pressure. This creates dark spots on the solar surface. The team’s findings demonstrate that […]

Innovative Laser Microjet Technology Revolutionizes X-Ray Optics for Space Observatories Imagine a laser beam being guided by a hair-thin jet of water, resembling a scene from a science fiction movie. This remarkable technology, employed by Synova SA in Switzerland, is revolutionizing the field of X-ray optics. The Laser Microjet machine from Synova, in collaboration with […]

Mare Imbrium, the vast lava plain in the Moon’s north-western quadrant, is the most evident legacy of an ancient, cataclysmic impact event that formed the Imbrium Basin. This immense crater, subsequently flooded by basaltic lava, is encircled by a series of impressive mountain ranges that serve as a testament to the violence of its formation. […]

Vienna: A Historical Gem of Europe Revealed Through High-Resolution Satellite Imagery In a remarkable display of the Earth’s beauty and the technological advancements in satellite imagery, the historic center of Vienna, Austria’s captivating capital city, has been unveiled. This awe-inspiring image, captured on 23 June 2023, allows us to zoom in and explore the city’s […]

The highly anticipated Starship Flight 3 is finally set to take off after months of preparations and learning from the issues encountered during Flight 2. This time, Booster 10 and Ship 28, the most advanced pair of vehicles yet, are ready for an integrated test flight of Starship. Flight 1 was the beginning of SpaceX’s […]

Messier 95 and Messier 96 are a remarkable pair of spiral galaxies that share striking similarities in their appearance. Despite their close proximity in the night sky, these cosmic companions boast distinct characteristics that make them captivating targets for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike. Messier 96 (NGC 3368) is a stunning spiral galaxy that presents […]