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After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
scientificamerican.com/article/after-months-of-gibberish-voyager-1-is-communicating-well-again/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Voyager 1 space probe sends usable data back to Earth: The 46-year-old research instrument only produced unreadable data garbage for months ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
NASA officially greenlights $3.35 billion mission to Saturn’s moon Titan: Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-officially-greenlights-3-35-billion-mission-to-saturns-moon-titan/
Ex-Space Shuttle boss corrects the record on Hubble upgrade mission: Under Flight Rules, the crew should have turned back to Earth
theregister.com/2024/04/26/sts_109_shuttle_mission/
NASA chief asks nations to work together on climate change: NASA is hoping that nations will work together more closely in the future on topics such as climate ...
reuters.com/world/nasa-chief-asks-nations-work-together-climate-change-2024-04-24/
NASA still doesn’t understand root cause of Orion heat shield issue: “When we stitch it all together, we’ll either have flight rationale or we won’t."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-still-doesnt-understand-root-cause-of-orion-heat-shield-issue/
NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, arrive in Florida for Boeing's first human spaceflight
apnews.com/article/boeing-space-capsule-starliner-astronauts-nasa-4742d2759c51d63c0d2ec9cbf93fce25
NASA confirms Florida house hit by a piece of ISS battery pack: Who needs aircon when you have NASA to punch holes through your home?
theregister.com/2024/04/16/nasa_debris_florida_house/
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
How to see Lyrid meteor shower during the pink supermoon: The Lyrid meteor shower will align with the "pink moon" this week. But this bright supermoon could make ...
businessinsider.com/how-to-see-lyrid-meteor-shower-during-pink-supermoon-2024-4
Miles of optical fiber crafted aboard ISS marks manufacturing first: ZBLAN fibers made in space hopefully don't crystallize and are far less brittle ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/miles_of_fiber_optic_lines/
If Starship is real, we’re going to need big cargo movers on the Moon and Mars: "I left SpaceX knowing the width of the Starship door."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/astrolab-tacks-toward-a-future-where-100s-of-tons-of-cargo-are-shipped-to-the-moon/
Inside NASA's monthslong effort to rescue the Voyager 1 mission: After months of trying to reestablish communication with the Voyager 1 probe — the most distant ...
nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-rescue-voyager-1-mission-rcna149514
Gravitics to develop ‘tactically responsive’ orbital platforms for the Space Force
techcrunch.com/2024/04/25/gravitics-to-develop-tactically-responsive-orbital-platforms-for-the-space-force/
Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/here-s-why-experts-don-t-think-cloud-seeding-played-a-role-in-dubai-s-downpour-1.6851554
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
He missed a chance to be the first Black astronaut. Now, at 90, he's going into space
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246820206/ed-dwight-blue-origin-astronaut-new-shepard
A NASA Mars rover is in a great place to search for signs of life: While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is ...
qz.com/nasa-mars-rover-perseverance-fossils-life-1851434639
Mars helicopter sends final message, but will keep collecting data: One last software update installed safely, reconfigured it as 'stationary testbed'
theregister.com/2024/04/18/mars_helicopter_ingenuity_final_message/
LIVE: Total solar eclipse as seen through NASA telescope: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Greece: Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens: The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68887377
UAE weather: More rain expected next week - News | Khaleej Times: Expect fair to partly cloudy conditions today with chances of fog and mist formation in some ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-weather-more-rain-expected-next-week
Space travel without fuel: NASA is testing solar sails for future missions: Sailing through space with sunlight? This is what NASA's revolutionary propulsion ...
t3n.de/news/raumfahrt-ohne-treibstoff-nasa-testet-solarsegel-fuer-kuenftige-missionen-1619839/
Voyager1: Radio contact with the probe has been restored: After five months of radio silence, NASA has re-established radio contact with the Voyager1 space probe ...
faz.net/aktuell/wissen/voyager1-der-funkkontakt-zur-sonde-ist-wiederhergestellt-19673274.html
NASA solar sail to be Siriusly visible in orbit from Earth: Look out for a new star next week
theregister.com/2024/04/19/nasa_solar_sail/
Daily Telescope: The ambiguously galactic duo: Hubble continues to deliver the goods.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/daily-telescope-the-ambiguously-galactic-duo/
Satellite photos: This year’s ‘average’ Sierra snowpack compared to previous years
mercurynews.com/2024/04/22/satellite-photos-this-years-average-sierra-snowpack-compared-to-previous-years/
Retired NASA astronaut visits Orange, recounts his journey from farm fields to outer space
ocregister.com/2024/04/22/retired-nasa-astronaut-recounts-his-journey-from-farm-fields-to-outer-space/
NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch: NASA is seeking a cheaper, simpler approach to one of its top science priorities in ...
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NASA video shows 4 flares erupt on the sun at once, facing Earth: The sun is near the peak of its power, which may explain four solar flares erupting at once ...
businessinsider.com/nasa-video-solar-flares-erupt-simultaneously-on-sun-earth-impacts-2024-4
NASA may alter Artemis III to have Starship and Orion dock in low-Earth orbit: If it were to happen, a revised Artemis III mission could echo Apollo 9.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-may-alter-artemis-iii-to-have-starship-and-orion-dock-in-low-earth-orbit/
NASA needs help retrieving Mars samples that may reveal past alien life: NASA's Perseverance rover is collecting Mars rock and soil that could contain hints of ...
businessinsider.com/nasa-asks-help-retrieving-perseverance-mars-samples-alien-life-2024-4
Minerals are in short supply on Earth. This startup wants to mine asteroids: With minerals in short supply on Earth, private companies such as California-based ...
cnn.com/world/astroforge-asteroid-mining-nasa-spc-scn/
You will soon have a chance to see an exploding star: ‘Once-in-a-lifetime thing,’ NASA says
al.com/news/2024/04/you-will-soon-have-a-chance-to-see-an-exploding-star-once-in-a-lifetime-thing-nasa-says.html
NASA will send astronauts to patch up leaky ISS telescope: Thermal shield damage is screwing with daytime observations of X-ray bursts
theregister.com/2024/04/18/nasa_nicer_repair_spacewalk/
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out: NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes ...
wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-nasa-soundscapes-citizen-science/
Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
- The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.
- The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.
- The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.
- An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
Funnel clouds: Five captured on camera over Wicklow Harbour : Funnel clouds are cone-shaped formations that appear to dangle from a larger cloud above.
bbc.com/news/articles/cv2rnx8271go
NASA to launch drone-like Dragonfly rotorcraft to explore Saturn's moon Titan
wionews.com/science/nasa-to-launch-drone-like-dragonfly-rotorcraft-to-explore-saturns-moon-titan-712828
UAE weather forecast: Spring moves into summer, with light, scattered April showers next week
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-spring-moves-into-summer-with-light-scattered-april-showers-next-week-1.1713527103344
Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?: Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who has graduated from the European Space Agency ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/australia-has-a-new-astronaut-but-what-would-it-take-to-get-her-to-space-20240422-p5flob.html
Voyager 1 is over 15 billion miles away in interstellar space, but NASA hopes to get the probe back to science work after diagnosing a memory problem.
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Storm in Dubai was not artificial rain - Fact check: Cloud seeding, i.e. the seeding of clouds, is said to have triggered the storm chaos in Dubai ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/cloud-seeding-dubai-unwetter-faktencheck-100.html
Nasa: Photographer impressively shows decades of sexual discrimination: For decades, NASA excluded queer people from its programs. The photographer Mackenzie ...
stern.de/panorama/wissen/nasa--fotografin-zeigt-eindruecklich-jahrzehnte-sexueller-diskriminierung-34636988.html
A hunk of space junk crashed through a Florida man's roof. Who should pay to fix it?
npr.org/2024/04/23/1243676256/space-station-junk-hits-florida-home-liability
Unprecedented images reveal jaw-dropping features of Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’: Flybys of Jupiter’s moon Io, the only known volcanic world in our solar system ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/world/nasa-jupiter-io-lava-lake-mountain-scn/
Space Force Military Exercise to Practice Response to 'On-Orbit Aggression': The goal with the $60 million Victus Haze exercise, set for sometime before fall ...
pcmag.com/news/space-force-is-planning-a-military-exercise-in-space
The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to enjoy it with a bright moon: The Lyrids meteor shower is active until April 29 and is peaking overnight from ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246225580/lyrids-meteor-shower-space-stars-how-to-watch
More rains forecast for Oman over next few days: The Civil Aviation Authority calls on everyone to exercise caution during rainfall
timesofoman.com/article/144621-more-rains-forecast-for-oman-over-next-few-days
Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/houston-nasa-astronaut-loral-o-hara-19394076.php
In exchange for a lunar rover, Japan will get seats on Moon-landing missions: Japan is making a significant commitment to the US-led Artemis program.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/japan-will-be-first-among-nasas-partners-to-have-an-astronaut-on-the-moon/
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
NASA images show how big Death Valley’s ‘rare’ lake got this winter: The driest place in North America had a lake big enough you could kayak in this past winter.
fox5sandiego.com/news/california-news/death-valleys-temporary-lake-was-measured-by-a-nasa-satellite-heres-how-big-it-got/
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
NASA releases satellite photos of Dubai and Abu Dhabi before and after record flooding
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/dubai-flood-nasa-releases-satellite-photos-of-record-uae-flooding.html
SpaceX’s Starship Could Save NASA’s Beleaguered Mars Sample Return Mission: Facing budgetary pressure for its Mars Sample Return program, NASA has turned to ...
scientificamerican.com/article/spacexs-starship-could-save-nasas-beleaguered-mars-sample-return-mission/
NASA Chief warns of China's secretive space militarisation; Urges accelerated moon mission
wionews.com/world/nasa-chief-warns-of-chinas-secretive-space-militarisation-urges-accelerated-moon-mission-712528
Mick Jagger visits NASA before Rolling Stones’ Houston concert: Mick Jagger posted photos Friday of a visit to NASA ahead of the Rolling Stones' concert Sunday ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/rolling-stones-mick-jagger-nasa-houston-19425061.php
One of these concept lunar vehicles could join NASA’s Artemis V astronauts on the moon
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Oman to experience varied weather conditions in coming days: Authorities monitor new weather system amid recent flash floods
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-to-experience-varied-weather-conditions-in-coming-days-1.1713520192484
Like a horror film: Sahara dust covers large parts of Greece: Sahara Dust: It is a truly eerie experience to see the sky in Athens turning into deeper and deeper ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/23/sahaea-dust-greece-athens-april-23/
ISS: Resistant bacterium mutated in space: Amazing discovery in space: According to a study, a dangerous bacterium has mutated on the ISS ...
t-online.de/digital/aktuelles/id_100393230/iss-resistentes-bakterium-ist-im-all-mutiert.html
A mysterious silver object has been orbiting the Moon for 15 years. What is it? : The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Friday (Apr 5) ...
wionews.com/science/nasa-spots-mysterious-silver-object-orbiting-the-moon-see-pics-709522
Asteroid collision of NASA's Dart probe: debris could hit Mars: When NASA sent a probe hurtling into the asteroid Dimorphos, it was assured that there was no ...
heise.de/news/Asteroidenkollision-der-NASA-Sonde-Dart-Truemmer-koennten-den-Mars-treffen-9685015.html
Why Detroit’s Black Tech Saturday Matters: Hey, it’s Jeff Green, stopping by for a visit from my beat on the Equality team. This week I want to talk about ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/why-detroit-s-black-tech-saturday-matters
TechCrunch Space: True Anomaly and Rocket Lab will make big moves on orbit (literally)
techcrunch.com/2024/04/15/techcrunch-space-true-anomaly-and-rocket-lab-will-make-big-moves-on-orbit-literally/
Hailstorm, rain in UAE: 2 waves of unstable weather to move across country on Tuesday - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/hailstorm-rain-in-uae-new-wave-of-unstable-weather-to-move-across-country-tomorrow
Quick Glance: Hailstorm, Rain in UAE: 2 Waves of Unstable Weather to Move Across Country on Tuesday
- Residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah need to be prepared for unpredictable weather conditions in the next 48 hours, as heavy rainfall is anticipated in these regions.
- An expert at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) highlighted the potential for significant rainfall as well as the chance of hailstorms in locations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates.
- Two waves of unstable weather are predicted, with the first one expected to last until Tuesday morning, followed by a new wave gradually progressing towards Abu Dhabi from Tuesday afternoon.
- The same low-pressure system affecting Oman is also impacting the UAE, albeit with varying intensities due to different topographies. The UAE Meteorology center issued a thunderstorm warning for many areas of the country.
DC Metro's Design Changes Aim to Aid Wayfinding and Boost Ridership: New signage for Washington’s Metrorail aims to boost ridership by helping people get ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/dc-metro-s-design-changes-aim-to-aid-wayfinding-and-boost-ridership
NASA's Juno captures closest views of erupting volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io. Watch!
wionews.com/science/nasas-juno-captures-erupting-volcanoes-on-jupiters-moon-io-watch-712172
Japan’s planning its first lunar steps with the Artemis program: The United States and Japan have entered into an agreement that will change the course of space ...
thehill.com/opinion/technology/4604750-japans-planning-its-first-lunar-steps-with-the-artemis-program/
NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Will Help Grow Crops on the Moon—And Much More: When astronauts return to the moon later this decade, they’ll bring along science ...
scientificamerican.com/article/nasas-artemis-astronauts-will-help-grow-crops-on-the-moon-and-much-more/
Is the solar eclipse dangerous? : When you stare into the eclipse, the eclipse stares back into you, potentially causing solar retinopathy — permanent damage to ...
businessinsider.com/is-the-solar-eclipse-dangerous-2024-4
NASA's Webb Telescope found margarita, vinegar-like chemicals on protostar : NASA's Webb Telescope discovered margarita and vinegar-like chemicals on a ...
wionews.com/science/nasas-webb-telescope-found-margarita-vinegar-like-chemicals-on-protostar-711242
Impact of low pressure will begin on Tuesday: Met: Muscat: A trough of low pressure is expected on Tuesday, April 23, bringing rain and causing wadis to flow ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152606/oman/weather/impact-of-low-pressure-will-begin-on-tuesday-met
Asteroid defense: How the Earth protects itself: Asteroid impacts are a popular threat scenario in disaster movies. But how great is the danger really? And could ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/wissen/hera-mission-asteroid-einschlag-schutz-weltall-100.html
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate-wednesday-intl/
BOM's first winter forecast of 2024 declares it could be one of Australia's warmest on record
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-12/nsw-winter-forecast-one-of-warmest-on-record/103697742
April 8 solar eclipse: What UAE residents need to know: Dubai Astronomy Group official answers questions on visibility, path and other aspects
gulfnews.com/uae/people/april-8-solar-eclipse-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-1.102049725
NASA reveals identity of mystery object that crashed into Florida home. Here's what it was
wionews.com/science/nasa-reveals-mystery-behind-metal-chunk-which-fell-from-space-into-floridas-home-heres-what-they-found-711752
Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance: A nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is expected to happen at some point through ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244799763/nova-exploding-star-t-coronae-borealis
NASA looking for a quicker, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth:
9news.com.au/world/nasa-space-photos-stars-planets/2e460bc9-fea4-4243-93cc-95d7a1e52745
Quick Glance: James Webb Telescope live updates: NASA releases photos that reveal cosmic secrets
- NASA has released the first photographs from the new James Webb Space Telescope, including some dating back 13 billion years.
- The final image, the Carina Nebula's cosmic cliffs, reveals for the first time hundreds of stars that were previously hidden from view.
- The Carina Nebula image provides a unique look of stars in their early, fast stages of creation.
- The Carina Nebula is a star-forming region within our own Milky Way galaxy that is rather close (in space terms).
A knotty problem: Boffins working on fuel-efficient trajectories for space travel
theregister.com/2024/04/20/at_last_a_tube_map/
Space Force tees up new ‘responsive space’ mission from Rocket Lab and True Anomaly
techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/space-force-tees-up-new-responsive-space-mission-from-rocket-lab-and-true-anomaly/
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