Space time of 2024: Top exploration milestones of the year – Times of India

The year 2024 proved to be an outstanding time in the realm of space exploration, where the milestones achieved by several agencies held the world in awe. Milestone scientific discoveries and technological achievements marked humanity’s unwavering quest to know more about the universe.From Moon to Mars, and from solar breakthroughs to democratising space access, a…

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InSight Lander studying ‘dust devils’ on Mars, spotted dead by NASA orbiter | – Times of India

NASA‘s InSight lander on Mars has made incredible strides in studying the Red Planet, and one of its most fascinating areas of research involves the mysterious phenomenon known as “dust devils.” These swirling, tornado-like formations, common on Mars, have long intrigued scientists due to their ability to move dust across the Martian surface. Using its…

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‘Heart of Jupiter moon Io’s rage’: Nasa captures active volcano erupting into space – Times of India

Nasa has revealed new details about Io, Jupiter’s third-largest moon and the most volcanic world in our solar system.Io has over 400 active volcanoes on its surface, creating stunning lava flows and eruptions that send plumes into space.A recent discovery by Nasa’s Juno mission has helped solve a 44-year-old mystery about the source of Io’s…

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‘Smoked turkey, Brussels sprouts’: Sunita Williams reveals Thanksgiving plans in space; watch video – Times of India

Screengrab from Thanksgiving message video by astronauts (Photo: YouTube/Nasa) Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members have revealed how they will mark Thanksgiving whilst aboard the International Space Station.The team will partake in a specially prepared feast featuring smoked turkey, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and spiced apples. This celebration upholds a long-standing custom…

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Gulf splashdown explained: Why SpaceX’s booster catch attempt fell short – Times of India

SpaceX aborted a crucial booster catch attempt on Tuesday during the sixth test of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, despite achieving this feat weeks earlier. The mission, however, achieved several new objectives during its hour-long journey.The Starship system, standing at nearly 400 feet (121 metres), launched at approximately 5 pm ET from SpaceX’s Starbase…

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