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7 Tips You Can Follow From Nasa's Space Diet
Let's look at seven space diet tips you can adopt in your everyday life.
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May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration
Reports indicate that 70 percent of astronauts on extended ISS missions develop vision issues linked to spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). The condition, caused by fluid shifts in microgravity, leads to optic nerve swelling, vision impairment, and structural eye changes. While symptoms often reverse upon return to Earth, the long-...
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Astronauts' Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions
Extended space missions, such as those aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are linked to significant ocular changes in astronauts. These changes, collectively termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affect around 70 percent of astronauts. A recent study found reductions in ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and ocu...
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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Solar Missions in 2025: Heliophysics Projects and Spacecrafts That Will Study the Sun
The study of the sun, its activity, and effects across the solar system will advance in 2025. With Solar Cycle 25 peaking, six NASA missions planned, and new research priorities outlined, scientists are poised to address long-standing questions about solar dynamics and their impacts. Missions such as IMAP, ESCAPADE, and PUNCH will investigate solar...
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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Cosmic Rays Could Erase Signs of Life on Mars, Study Reveals
A new study highlights how cosmic radiation is destroying signs of ancient life on Mars. Organic materials like lipids degrade quickly under radiation, especially in salt-rich environments. Scientists suggest future Mars exploration should focus on deeper drilling, such as ESA's upcoming Rosalind Franklin Rover mission, to avoid surface radiation e...
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NASA's Twin Mini Satellites Captures Far-Infrared Radiation from Polar Regions
NASA’s PREFIRE mission, launched in 2024, is utilizing CubeSats to capture groundbreaking data on far-infrared radiation emitted from polar regions. These measurements, which track heat escaping from the Arctic and Antarctic, provide critical insights into Earth’s energy balance, a key component in understanding climate change. Despite encounte...
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting...
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Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites
Binar-2, 3, and 4, part of Curtin University's space program, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere unexpectedly due to an increase in solar activity. Low Earth orbit satellites are especially vulnerable to such conditions, with atmospheric drag accelerating their descent. While solar cycle 25 has proven stronger than anticipated, experts expect solar ac...
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Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby
The asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially causing seismic activity and landslides on its surface due to Earth's gravity. These changes could alter Apophis’ surface, providing a rare opportunity to observe asteroid dynamics in real-time. A team from Johns Hopki...
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Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Reveals First Significant Findings on Solar Eruptions
The Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar observation project, has achieved a significant breakthrough with the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) reporting its first major findings. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics successfully observed the onset of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), marking an important milestone in solar r...
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South Korea's KASA and NASA to Launch CODEX Solar Coronagraph to ISS
South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) is collaborating with NASA to send a solar coronagraph named CODEX to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, CODEX aims to observe the sun's corona and solar wind, providing vital data for understanding solar weather. This mission is part of ...
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7 Tips You Can Follow From Nasa's Space Diet
Let's look at seven space diet tips you can adopt in your everyday life.
-
May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration
Reports indicate that 70 percent of astronauts on extended ISS missions develop vision issues linked to spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). The condition, caused by fluid shifts in microgravity, leads to optic nerve swelling, vision impairment, and structural eye changes. While symptoms often reverse upon return to Earth, the long-...
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Astronauts' Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions
Extended space missions, such as those aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are linked to significant ocular changes in astronauts. These changes, collectively termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affect around 70 percent of astronauts. A recent study found reductions in ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and ocu...
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Here’s How Astronauts Maintain Health in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) face unique health challenges due to the effects of microgravity. Ongoing research focuses on monitoring cardiovascular health, muscle fitness, cognitive performance, and sensory perception. Wearable Bio-Monitor sensors track vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure, while devices lik...
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Solar Missions in 2025: Heliophysics Projects and Spacecrafts That Will Study the Sun
The study of the sun, its activity, and effects across the solar system will advance in 2025. With Solar Cycle 25 peaking, six NASA missions planned, and new research priorities outlined, scientists are poised to address long-standing questions about solar dynamics and their impacts. Missions such as IMAP, ESCAPADE, and PUNCH will investigate solar...
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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Cosmic Rays Could Erase Signs of Life on Mars, Study Reveals
A new study highlights how cosmic radiation is destroying signs of ancient life on Mars. Organic materials like lipids degrade quickly under radiation, especially in salt-rich environments. Scientists suggest future Mars exploration should focus on deeper drilling, such as ESA's upcoming Rosalind Franklin Rover mission, to avoid surface radiation e...
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NASA's Twin Mini Satellites Captures Far-Infrared Radiation from Polar Regions
NASA’s PREFIRE mission, launched in 2024, is utilizing CubeSats to capture groundbreaking data on far-infrared radiation emitted from polar regions. These measurements, which track heat escaping from the Arctic and Antarctic, provide critical insights into Earth’s energy balance, a key component in understanding climate change. Despite encounte...
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting...
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Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites
Binar-2, 3, and 4, part of Curtin University's space program, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere unexpectedly due to an increase in solar activity. Low Earth orbit satellites are especially vulnerable to such conditions, with atmospheric drag accelerating their descent. While solar cycle 25 has proven stronger than anticipated, experts expect solar ac...
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Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby
The asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially causing seismic activity and landslides on its surface due to Earth's gravity. These changes could alter Apophis’ surface, providing a rare opportunity to observe asteroid dynamics in real-time. A team from Johns Hopki...
-
Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Reveals First Significant Findings on Solar Eruptions
The Aditya-L1 mission, India's first solar observation project, has achieved a significant breakthrough with the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) reporting its first major findings. Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics successfully observed the onset of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), marking an important milestone in solar r...
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South Korea's KASA and NASA to Launch CODEX Solar Coronagraph to ISS
South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) is collaborating with NASA to send a solar coronagraph named CODEX to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, CODEX aims to observe the sun's corona and solar wind, providing vital data for understanding solar weather. This mission is part of ...
