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Scientists have discovered radio bursts above a sunspot that resemble radio emissions from auroras on Earth. The pink-purple streaks in this illustration represent the radio emissions, with higher-frequency radio signals in pink, closer to the sunspot, and lower frequencies in purple. The thin lines represent magnetic field lines above the sunspot. The sunspot is the dark region on the Sun at the bottom. Credit: Sijie YuScientists have identified persistent radio bursts from the Sun similar to Earth’s auroras, opening new…

NASA’s Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere (AIM) mission, seen in this visualization, contributed to NASA’s understanding of the region that borders between Earth’s atmosphere and space. Credit: NASANASA’s AIM mission concluded after over a decade of groundbreaking research on Earth’s upper atmosphere, leaving behind a legacy of scientific discoveries and a wealth of data for future analysis.After 16 years of studying Earth’s highest clouds for the benefit of humanity – polar mesospheric clouds – from its orbit some 350…

Advancements in telescopic technology, particularly with the James Webb Space Telescope, have enhanced the classification of galaxy shapes. A recent study analyzed distant galaxies, revealing a prevalence of unusual flat and elongated shapes in the early universe, contrasting with nearer galaxies. This challenges previous assumptions about galaxy formation and evolution. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Steve Finkelstein (UT Austin), Micaela Bagley (UT Austin), Rebecca Larson (UT Austin)Recent observations by the James Webb…

NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this image of the Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander, called Odysseus, on the Moon’s surface on Feb. 24, 2024, at 1:57 p.m. EST). Odysseus landed at 80.13 degrees south latitude, 1.44 degrees east longitude, at an elevation of 8,461 feet (2,579 meters). The image is 3,192 feet (973 meters) wide, and lunar north is up. Credit: NASA/Goddard/Arizona State UniversityOdysseus’ landing on the Moon represents a landmark achievement for NASA’s lunar exploration, capturing the first soft…

ROLSES will document radiation from cosmic phenomena and Earth-based activities, helping to distinguish between different sources of radio noise. This research is crucial for mitigating interference in data analysis and designing future lunar observatories, aligning with NASA’s goals of returning to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence. Credit: SciTechDaily.comOn February 15, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 launched on a mission to the Moon’s South Polar region, as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload…

The epicenter of one of the strongest moonquakes recorded by the Apollo Passive Seismic Experiment was located in the lunar south polar region. However, the exact location of the epicenter could not be accurately determined. A cloud of possible locations (magenta dots and light blue polygon) of the strong shallow moonquake using a relocation algorithm specifically adapted for very sparse seismic networks are distributed near the pole. Blue boxes show locations of proposed Artemis III landing regions. Lobate thrust fault…

Artist’s rendering of NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft. Credit: NASA/JPL-CaltechThe science performed by the complex suite of instruments recently added to the Europa Clipper spacecraft will reveal whether Jupiter’s moon Europa has conditions that could support life.With less than nine months remaining in the countdown to launch, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission has passed a major milestone: Its science instruments have been added to the massive spacecraft, which is being assembled at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory…

The LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission, led by ESA (European Space Agency) with NASA contributions, will detect gravitational waves in space using three spacecraft, separated by more than a million miles, flying in a triangular formation. Lasers fired between the satellites, shown in this artist’s concept, will measure how gravitational waves alter their relative distances. Credit: AEI/MM/ExozetLISA, a collaborative mission between ESA and NASA, aims to detect gravitational waves from space, offering new…

The dark water of the turn basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center mirrors the night lights and the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center, silhouetted against the post-sunset sky. Credit: NASA/Kim ShiflettNASA’s PACE satellite launch is timed for early morning to achieve a Sun-synchronous orbit, ensuring consistent sunlight for accurate Earth monitoring. Precise calculations ensure optimal positioning for ocean data collection, with a tight launch window highlighting the mission’s precision.There’s a good…

ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organization) Vikram lander, with a NASA retroreflector on it, touched down on the Moon on August 23, 2023. The camera aboard NASA’s LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) took this picture four days later. The lander is in the center of the image, its dark shadow visible against the bright halo around it. The halo formed after rocket plume interacted with the fine-grained regolith (similar to soil) on the Moon’s surface. The image shows an area that’s 1 mile, or 1.7 kilometers, wide. Credit:…