Science
Watch the moment OSIRIS-REx tagged an asteroid to collect samples
- October 24, 2020
The mission team over the next week will use a camera on the spacecraft to take pictures of the collection head on the robotic arm to try and determine how much of a sample was collected. The NASA team hopes that its mission will collect a sample with "significantly more mass" because its sampling method is a little different from Hayabusa2's approach, according to NASA. (more...)
- October 24, 2020
The mission team over the next week will use a camera on the spacecraft to take pictures of the collection head on the robotic arm to try and determine how much of a sample was collected. The NASA team hopes that its mission will collect a sample with "significantly more mass" because its sampling method is a little different from Hayabusa2's approach, according to NASA. (more...)
Air pollution costs Europe cities $190bn
- October 23, 2020
The report, a comprehensive analysis of air pollution's global impact on the newborn, found that outdoor and household particulate matter killed more than 116,000 Indian infants in their first month of life in 2019. So when the very air we breathe is filled with all sorts of nasty stuff, there's going to be a price to pay - and across Europe, it appears that people in London are especially overdrawn. (more...)
- October 23, 2020
The report, a comprehensive analysis of air pollution's global impact on the newborn, found that outdoor and household particulate matter killed more than 116,000 Indian infants in their first month of life in 2019. So when the very air we breathe is filled with all sorts of nasty stuff, there's going to be a price to pay - and across Europe, it appears that people in London are especially overdrawn. (more...)
Meet the Diabolical Ironclad Beetle, Unbreakable
- October 23, 2020
You may be asking how a beetle could survive being driven over by a vehicle. The the insect with the coolest name ever: the diabolical ironclad beetle ( Phloeodes diabolicus ). The researchers then used electron microscopes and CDs. "When you break a puzzle piece , you expect it to separate at the neck, the thinnest part", he said. (more...)
- October 23, 2020
You may be asking how a beetle could survive being driven over by a vehicle. The the insect with the coolest name ever: the diabolical ironclad beetle ( Phloeodes diabolicus ). The researchers then used electron microscopes and CDs. "When you break a puzzle piece , you expect it to separate at the neck, the thinnest part", he said. (more...)
NASA spacecraft touches asteroid Bennu for rare rubble grab
- October 22, 2020
The model is active, "and the scientists erupted in celebration". Of the most recent landing, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said: "This awesome first for NASA demonstrates how an incredible team from across the country came together and persevered through incredible challenges to expand the boundaries of knowledge". (more...)
- October 22, 2020
The model is active, "and the scientists erupted in celebration". Of the most recent landing, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said: "This awesome first for NASA demonstrates how an incredible team from across the country came together and persevered through incredible challenges to expand the boundaries of knowledge". (more...)
Florida wildlife investigators uncover flying squirrel trafficking ring
- October 22, 2020
FWC said the illegally-captured flying squirrels were sold to a wildlife dealer in Bushnell, FL., who "laundered" them through a licensed business claiming the animals were captive-bred, not wildlife. However, two subspecies of northern flying squirrel are federally listed as endangered, and the animals are protected in Florida. From there, another courier would drive them to Chicago. (more...)
- October 22, 2020
FWC said the illegally-captured flying squirrels were sold to a wildlife dealer in Bushnell, FL., who "laundered" them through a licensed business claiming the animals were captive-bred, not wildlife. However, two subspecies of northern flying squirrel are federally listed as endangered, and the animals are protected in Florida. From there, another courier would drive them to Chicago. (more...)
How to See the Orionids Meteor Shower Peak Tonight
- October 22, 2020
This averages out to a meteor every few minutes. How active: This meteor shower usually generates about 15 meteors per hour. Although just under two dozen meteors per hour are likely, there is a chance that this year's showing of the Orionids could outperform expectations. (more...)
- October 22, 2020
This averages out to a meteor every few minutes. How active: This meteor shower usually generates about 15 meteors per hour. Although just under two dozen meteors per hour are likely, there is a chance that this year's showing of the Orionids could outperform expectations. (more...)
Nasa picks Nokia to build cellular tower on the moon - News - GCR
- October 22, 2020
Through this, human activities will be promoted on the lunar surface. Nokia said Monday, October 19, it has been selected by NASA to install a 4G network on the Moon . NASA is collaborating with Nokia as part of its Tipping Point program. The space agency did not reveal details about the discovery but said that it "contributes to Nasa's efforts to learn about the Moon in support of deep space exploration". (more...)
- October 22, 2020
Through this, human activities will be promoted on the lunar surface. Nokia said Monday, October 19, it has been selected by NASA to install a 4G network on the Moon . NASA is collaborating with Nokia as part of its Tipping Point program. The space agency did not reveal details about the discovery but said that it "contributes to Nasa's efforts to learn about the Moon in support of deep space exploration". (more...)
NASA's OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Successfully Boops Asteroid Bennu
- October 22, 2020
The objective of the brief touch-and-go, the first of its kind accomplished by NASA, was to collect a sample from the asteroid's surface. The goal was to collect at least 1.7 ounces of fine-grained material, but the spacecraft can carry up to 4.4 pounds, Heather Enos, OSIRIS-REx deputy principal investigator at the University of Arizona said . (more...)
- October 22, 2020
The objective of the brief touch-and-go, the first of its kind accomplished by NASA, was to collect a sample from the asteroid's surface. The goal was to collect at least 1.7 ounces of fine-grained material, but the spacecraft can carry up to 4.4 pounds, Heather Enos, OSIRIS-REx deputy principal investigator at the University of Arizona said . (more...)
Space-X Launches 14th Batch Of Starlink Internet Satellites
- October 21, 2020
There are more than 800 Starlink satellites in orbit now. Launched on board the reusable, two-stage Falcon 9 rocket, the lift-off took place from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This extends SpaceX's lead in operating the largest fleet of satellites in Space Rabbit. The service is already being tested by some SpaceX employees, with public beta testing anticipated to begin later this year. (more...)
- October 21, 2020
There are more than 800 Starlink satellites in orbit now. Launched on board the reusable, two-stage Falcon 9 rocket, the lift-off took place from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This extends SpaceX's lead in operating the largest fleet of satellites in Space Rabbit. The service is already being tested by some SpaceX employees, with public beta testing anticipated to begin later this year. (more...)
Tropical Storm Epsilon forms, isn't a threat to Florida
- October 21, 2020
Epsilon could threaten Bermuda, as it makes its closest pass on Friday into Saturday. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center , tropical storm conditions are possible for Bermuda by Thursday. A disturbance east of Bermuda could see some development this weekend as its chances of turning into a tropical cyclone saw an increase, according to the National Hurricane Center. (more...)
- October 21, 2020
Epsilon could threaten Bermuda, as it makes its closest pass on Friday into Saturday. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center , tropical storm conditions are possible for Bermuda by Thursday. A disturbance east of Bermuda could see some development this weekend as its chances of turning into a tropical cyclone saw an increase, according to the National Hurricane Center. (more...)
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Asteroid could strike Earth on day before election
- October 20, 2020
Tyson , however, said that the Asteroid 2018VP1, which is now flying at a speed more than 40,000 km per hour, is not "big enough" to cause harm . Earlier this year, NASA warned that an asteroid could allegedly be hitting Earth a day before the 2020 presidential election, on November 2, 2020. (more...)
- October 20, 2020
Tyson , however, said that the Asteroid 2018VP1, which is now flying at a speed more than 40,000 km per hour, is not "big enough" to cause harm . Earlier this year, NASA warned that an asteroid could allegedly be hitting Earth a day before the 2020 presidential election, on November 2, 2020. (more...)
Got any signal up here? Nokia to build mobile network on moon
- October 20, 2020
In a Twitter thread , Nokia's research arm, Bell Labs, said that the company intends for the network to support wireless operation of lunar rovers and navigation, as well as streaming video. That's one small step for RAN, one giant leap for RANkind, as the USA puts the pieces in places to establish a permanent presence on the moon . Neither NASA nor Bell Labs gave a timescale for the project. (more...)
- October 20, 2020
In a Twitter thread , Nokia's research arm, Bell Labs, said that the company intends for the network to support wireless operation of lunar rovers and navigation, as well as streaming video. That's one small step for RAN, one giant leap for RANkind, as the USA puts the pieces in places to establish a permanent presence on the moon . Neither NASA nor Bell Labs gave a timescale for the project. (more...)
Asteroid Has 0.41 Percent Chance Of Striking Earth Day Before US Election
- October 20, 2020
EDT (Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9:08 p.m. PDT). For one thing, the asteroid is tiny as these things go, not quite 7 feet long, and NASA figures it has just a 0.41% chance of entering Earth's atmosphere on election eve. Paul Chodas, a director at CNEOS , said: " It's really cool to see a small asteroid come by this close, because we can see the Earth's gravity dramatically bend its trajectory ". (more...)
- October 20, 2020
EDT (Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9:08 p.m. PDT). For one thing, the asteroid is tiny as these things go, not quite 7 feet long, and NASA figures it has just a 0.41% chance of entering Earth's atmosphere on election eve. Paul Chodas, a director at CNEOS , said: " It's really cool to see a small asteroid come by this close, because we can see the Earth's gravity dramatically bend its trajectory ". (more...)
Don't miss the Orionid Meteor Shower this week
- October 20, 2020
Active from October 2 to November 7, it is expected to be at its peak from Monday night into Tuesday morning, or October 19 to 20. During this time, sky-watchers can observe around 10 to 20 meteors per hour, with the most number of meteors appearing from midnight till the hours before dawn. (more...)
- October 20, 2020
Active from October 2 to November 7, it is expected to be at its peak from Monday night into Tuesday morning, or October 19 to 20. During this time, sky-watchers can observe around 10 to 20 meteors per hour, with the most number of meteors appearing from midnight till the hours before dawn. (more...)
Nasa spacecraft will attempt to snatch rubble from ancient asteroid
- October 19, 2020
The Osiris-Rex mission is looking to bring back at least 60 grams worth of asteroid Bennu , the biggest such haul from beyond the moon. There are large boulders like buildings on the target Downtown zone. "It's about understanding our origins", said Dante Loretta of the University of Arizona. It is still possible that the surface will be too rocky to get the best sample. (more...)
- October 19, 2020
The Osiris-Rex mission is looking to bring back at least 60 grams worth of asteroid Bennu , the biggest such haul from beyond the moon. There are large boulders like buildings on the target Downtown zone. "It's about understanding our origins", said Dante Loretta of the University of Arizona. It is still possible that the surface will be too rocky to get the best sample. (more...)
Cosmonaut Captures Stunning Images Of Record-Setting Soyuz Launch From ISS
- October 18, 2020
Rubins and the two Russian cosmonauts will dock the Soyuz to the station's Rassvet module at 4:52 a.m. Coverage of the docking will begin on NASA TV and the agency's website at 4 a.m. This is actually the second spaceflight for Ryzhikov , Rubins, and Kud-Sverchkov and also will make them the 241st people to visit this unique microgravity laboratory. (more...)
- October 18, 2020
Rubins and the two Russian cosmonauts will dock the Soyuz to the station's Rassvet module at 4:52 a.m. Coverage of the docking will begin on NASA TV and the agency's website at 4 a.m. This is actually the second spaceflight for Ryzhikov , Rubins, and Kud-Sverchkov and also will make them the 241st people to visit this unique microgravity laboratory. (more...)
A mild NJ winter? Forecasters say so - but offer no snow outlook
- October 18, 2020
Winter Outlook on Thursday. The country is now in its most widespread drought since 2013. "Forecasters at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center ... are also closely monitoring persistent drought during the winter months ahead, with more than 45% of the continental us now experiencing drought", NOAA said. (more...)
- October 18, 2020
Winter Outlook on Thursday. The country is now in its most widespread drought since 2013. "Forecasters at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center ... are also closely monitoring persistent drought during the winter months ahead, with more than 45% of the continental us now experiencing drought", NOAA said. (more...)
NASA awards US firm $47million to land water-measuring payload on Moon
- October 18, 2020
Nokia has been awarded a contract to establish a 4G network on the moon . The grant is part of $370 million worth of contracts signed under NASA's Tipping Point selections, meant to advance research and development for space exploration. (more...)
- October 18, 2020
Nokia has been awarded a contract to establish a 4G network on the moon . The grant is part of $370 million worth of contracts signed under NASA's Tipping Point selections, meant to advance research and development for space exploration. (more...)
SpaceX will launch 600 more satellites into orbit - see how here
- October 17, 2020
Each satellite weighs about 260 kilograms and features a compact, flat-panel design that minimizes volume, allowing for a dense launch stack to take full advantage of the launch capabilities of the Falcon 9 carrier rocket, according to SpaceX. (more...)
- October 17, 2020
Each satellite weighs about 260 kilograms and features a compact, flat-panel design that minimizes volume, allowing for a dense launch stack to take full advantage of the launch capabilities of the Falcon 9 carrier rocket, according to SpaceX. (more...)
Two Space Objects Are on Track for a Possible Collision, Experts Say
- October 16, 2020
The concern over an increase in large collisions relates to the potential of triggering the Kessler Syndrome, where access to space becomes increasingly hard as more and more junk clutters orbit. On average over the last two decades, 12 accidental fragmentations have occurred in space every year - "and this trend is unfortunately increasing", the agency said. (more...)
- October 16, 2020
The concern over an increase in large collisions relates to the potential of triggering the Kessler Syndrome, where access to space becomes increasingly hard as more and more junk clutters orbit. On average over the last two decades, 12 accidental fragmentations have occurred in space every year - "and this trend is unfortunately increasing", the agency said. (more...)
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