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New Study Suggests the Moon Is 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent findings indicate the Moon might be over 100 million years older than prior estimates. A new study proposes that tidal forces caused intense heating and surface remelting around 4.35 billion years ago, resetting the apparent age of lunar rocks. These insights support the idea that massive collisions formed the Moon much earlier than previous...
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Scientists Puzzled by a Strange Dark Spot Fading on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A mysterious dark spot on Saturn's moon Enceladus has baffled scientists after it faded over several years. Discovered through NASA’s Cassini mission, the spot's sudden disappearance raises questions about the moon's geology. Experts have ruled out shadows and image artefacts, suggesting that the feature could be the result of an impact or a depo...
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Earth Microbes Discovered in Asteroid Ryugu Sample, Raises Contamination Concerns
- Thursday November 28, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has confirmed that terrestrial microbes colonised a Ryugu asteroid sample after its return to Earth in 2020. The micro-organisms were found to proliferate upon exposure to Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns over contamination risks in planetary exploration. Published in Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the findings underline the need for ...
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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
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NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno probe captured vibrant, high-contrast images of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere and an up-close view of its moon, Amalthea, during the spacecraft’s 66th flyby on October 23. The images were processed by citizen scientists, enhancing the colours to showcase Jupiter’s unique cloud formations and highlighting details of Amalthea agains...
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope Gets New Coronagraph to Spot Exoplanets
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has successfully integrated the Roman Coronagraph, a vital step in detecting planets far beyond our solar system. This tool will help block starlight, enabling the telescope to capture faint planetary light. The coronagraph marks a significant advancement in exoplanet detection, allowing the telescope to observe planets...
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes Final Venus Flyby Before Historic Sun Encounter
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018, will make its final Venus flyby on Nov. 6. This manoeuvre will bring the spacecraft into a new orbit, allowing it to approach within 3.8 million miles of the sun, closer than any human-made object has been. While the probe’s primary mission is to study the sun, its instruments have captured rare data...
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China to Build Lunar Space Station and Explore Other Planets for Habitability by 2050
- Thursday October 17, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China has revealed plans to construct a lunar space station, with the goal of exploring habitable planets and searching for extraterrestrial life. The country will launch a manned lunar mission in the next few years as part of its long-term space programme, which spans from 2024 to 2050. China’s key priorities include studying planetary atmospher...
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NASA’s Hubble and New Horizons Collaborate for Uranus Observation, Shedding Light on Exoplanet Imaging
- Friday October 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the New Horizons spacecraft teamed up for a unique dual observation of Uranus, providing valuable insights into planetary atmospheres. Hubble captured high-resolution images, revealing atmospheric features, while New Horizons, 6.5 billion miles away, saw the planet as a small dot. This combined data helps researche...
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NASA Selects Two Astrophysics Mission Proposals for X-Ray and Far-Infrared Wavelength Observations
- Monday October 7, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has selected two mission proposals for further study, focusing on X-ray and far-infrared wavelengths to explore key cosmic phenomena. The Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite, led by Christopher Reynolds, will investigate supermassive black holes and galaxy evolution. The Probe Far-Infrared Mission, led by Jason Glenn, will examine planetary forma...
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China Aims to Launch Tianwen-3 Mars Sample-Return Mission in 2028, Surpassing US in Space Race
- Sunday September 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China is preparing to launch its Tianwen-3 mission around 2028, aiming to return samples from Mars. Liu Jizhong, Chief Designer, shared details at the Tiandu Forum in Huangshan City, Anhui Province. The mission will involve collecting samples from the Martian surface, returning them to Earth through a docking process in Mars’ orbit. Liu also high...
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Scientists Uncover Invisible Ambipolar Electric Field Around Earth for First Time, New Study Reveals
- Sunday September 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting and measuring the ambipolar electric field around Earth for the first time. This field, hypothesised over 60 years ago, was observed during the Endurance rocket mission launched by NASA in May 2022. The ambipolar field, located in the ionosphere at around 250 kilometres above Earth's surf...
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James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries Challenge Theories About Asteroid Psyche’s Origin
- Sunday August 18, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have introduced new uncertainties about asteroid 16 Psyche. Known for its high iron content, Psyche was previously considered a potential remnant of a protoplanet, providing a valuable opportunity to study the early solar system. However, JWST has detected hydrated minerals on its surface, ...
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Underground Reservouir on Mars Could Fill Oceans on Planet's Surface, Study Reveals
- Wednesday August 14, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research based on data from NASA’s InSight mission has identified a substantial underground reservoir on Mars. This reservoir, located between 7 and 12 miles below the Martian surface, could hold enough water to cover the planet to a depth of 1 mile. The data, gathered by InSight’s seismometer between 2018 and 2022, suggests that water i...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Suggests the Moon Is 100 Million Years Older Than Previously Thought
- Thursday December 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent findings indicate the Moon might be over 100 million years older than prior estimates. A new study proposes that tidal forces caused intense heating and surface remelting around 4.35 billion years ago, resetting the apparent age of lunar rocks. These insights support the idea that massive collisions formed the Moon much earlier than previous...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Puzzled by a Strange Dark Spot Fading on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
- Monday December 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A mysterious dark spot on Saturn's moon Enceladus has baffled scientists after it faded over several years. Discovered through NASA’s Cassini mission, the spot's sudden disappearance raises questions about the moon's geology. Experts have ruled out shadows and image artefacts, suggesting that the feature could be the result of an impact or a depo...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Earth Microbes Discovered in Asteroid Ryugu Sample, Raises Contamination Concerns
- Thursday November 28, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study has confirmed that terrestrial microbes colonised a Ryugu asteroid sample after its return to Earth in 2020. The micro-organisms were found to proliferate upon exposure to Earth's atmosphere, raising concerns over contamination risks in planetary exploration. Published in Meteoritics & Planetary Science, the findings underline the need for ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno probe captured vibrant, high-contrast images of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere and an up-close view of its moon, Amalthea, during the spacecraft’s 66th flyby on October 23. The images were processed by citizen scientists, enhancing the colours to showcase Jupiter’s unique cloud formations and highlighting details of Amalthea agains...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope Gets New Coronagraph to Spot Exoplanets
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has successfully integrated the Roman Coronagraph, a vital step in detecting planets far beyond our solar system. This tool will help block starlight, enabling the telescope to capture faint planetary light. The coronagraph marks a significant advancement in exoplanet detection, allowing the telescope to observe planets...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes Final Venus Flyby Before Historic Sun Encounter
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018, will make its final Venus flyby on Nov. 6. This manoeuvre will bring the spacecraft into a new orbit, allowing it to approach within 3.8 million miles of the sun, closer than any human-made object has been. While the probe’s primary mission is to study the sun, its instruments have captured rare data...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China to Build Lunar Space Station and Explore Other Planets for Habitability by 2050
- Thursday October 17, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China has revealed plans to construct a lunar space station, with the goal of exploring habitable planets and searching for extraterrestrial life. The country will launch a manned lunar mission in the next few years as part of its long-term space programme, which spans from 2024 to 2050. China’s key priorities include studying planetary atmospher...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Hubble and New Horizons Collaborate for Uranus Observation, Shedding Light on Exoplanet Imaging
- Friday October 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the New Horizons spacecraft teamed up for a unique dual observation of Uranus, providing valuable insights into planetary atmospheres. Hubble captured high-resolution images, revealing atmospheric features, while New Horizons, 6.5 billion miles away, saw the planet as a small dot. This combined data helps researche...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Selects Two Astrophysics Mission Proposals for X-Ray and Far-Infrared Wavelength Observations
- Monday October 7, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has selected two mission proposals for further study, focusing on X-ray and far-infrared wavelengths to explore key cosmic phenomena. The Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite, led by Christopher Reynolds, will investigate supermassive black holes and galaxy evolution. The Probe Far-Infrared Mission, led by Jason Glenn, will examine planetary forma...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China Aims to Launch Tianwen-3 Mars Sample-Return Mission in 2028, Surpassing US in Space Race
- Sunday September 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China is preparing to launch its Tianwen-3 mission around 2028, aiming to return samples from Mars. Liu Jizhong, Chief Designer, shared details at the Tiandu Forum in Huangshan City, Anhui Province. The mission will involve collecting samples from the Martian surface, returning them to Earth through a docking process in Mars’ orbit. Liu also high...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Uncover Invisible Ambipolar Electric Field Around Earth for First Time, New Study Reveals
- Sunday September 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting and measuring the ambipolar electric field around Earth for the first time. This field, hypothesised over 60 years ago, was observed during the Endurance rocket mission launched by NASA in May 2022. The ambipolar field, located in the ionosphere at around 250 kilometres above Earth's surf...
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www.gadgets360.com
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James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries Challenge Theories About Asteroid Psyche’s Origin
- Sunday August 18, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent findings from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have introduced new uncertainties about asteroid 16 Psyche. Known for its high iron content, Psyche was previously considered a potential remnant of a protoplanet, providing a valuable opportunity to study the early solar system. However, JWST has detected hydrated minerals on its surface, ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Underground Reservouir on Mars Could Fill Oceans on Planet's Surface, Study Reveals
- Wednesday August 14, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
Recent research based on data from NASA’s InSight mission has identified a substantial underground reservoir on Mars. This reservoir, located between 7 and 12 miles below the Martian surface, could hold enough water to cover the planet to a depth of 1 mile. The data, gathered by InSight’s seismometer between 2018 and 2022, suggests that water i...
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www.gadgets360.com