NASA's Parker Solar Probe is about to make its final gravity assist flyby of Venus on November 6, 2024, a key maneuver that will adjust its trajectory as it sets course for the closest-ever approach to the Sun. After this flyby, Parker will come within just 3.86 million miles of the Sun on December 24, 2024, breaking records and allowing scientists to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona) and solar wind at unprecedented proximity. The Parker Solar Probe, which laun

For astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the beauty of sunrise and sunset is not a once-a-day event; instead, they experience this breathtaking spectacle up to 16 times in a single Earth day. NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, currently on the ISS, knows this phenomenon well. During a 2013 event at the University of Gujarat, she reflected on her unique experience of witnessing 16 sunrises and sunsets while orbiting the Earth in a fast-moving shuttle. Due to delays i

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is making history as she prepares to vote in the upcoming U.S. Presidential election from the International Space Station (ISS), where she is currently serving as commander. Williams will cast her ballot approximately 400 kilometers above Earth, joining a select group of astronauts who have exercised their right to vote from space. The ability for astronauts to vote while in orbit has been available since 1997 when Texas passed legislation allowing NAS

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Sends Diwali Wishes from Space NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has spent nearly five months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to those celebrating in the United States and worldwide. In a video message recorded from 260 miles above Earth, Williams, of Indian heritage, shared her unique perspective on the festival from space. She reflected on her father’s dedication to

In a significant advancement for China's space ambitions, three astronauts launched aboard the Shenzhou-19 mission to the Tiangong space station early Wednesday. The mission, which aims to conduct experiments and contribute to China's goal of establishing a lunar base by 2030, features Wang Haoze, the nation's only female spaceflight engineer and the third woman to partake in a Chinese crewed mission. The launch occurred at 4:27 AM local time from the Jiuquan Satellite L

The countdown has officially begun for NASA's Europa Clipper mission, now scheduled to launch on Monday after a delay caused by Hurricane Milton, which impacted Florida last week. The storm resulted in damage to parts of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, but preparations have resumed for this ambitious mission. The Europa Clipper spacecraft will embark on an extraordinary journey, traveling 1.8 billion miles (2.9 billion km) to reach Jupiter, with an anticipated arrival in April

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery involving a massive black hole that is currently disrupting two celestial objects, one of which is a star. Utilizing NASA's observatories, including Chandra, NICER, and Hubble, alongside India’s AstroSat, researchers have gained new insights into the behavior of stellar debris surrounding supermassive black holes. In 2019, astronomers observed a star that ventured too close to a supermassive black hole, resulting in a tidal

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has made history once again by becoming the commander of the International Space Station (ISS). Her journey to this pivotal role began with an eight-day mission that was unexpectedly extended to over eight months due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. During a formal ceremony aboard the ISS, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko handed over command to Williams, who has been working to advance scientific research and tech

NASA has made a groundbreaking discovery by capturing eerie audio waves emanating from a supermassive black hole located 250 million light-years away in the Perseus cluster of galaxies. By transposing these acoustic waves up 57 and 58 octaves, NASA made it possible for human ears to experience this haunting sound that resonates throughout the cosmos. This revelation challenges the common perception that sound cannot exist in the vacuum of space. The concept of sound in space was fir

Recent Disruptions in Space Missions: The recent delays in space missions have highlighted a recurring issue with helium leaks. Boeing's Starliner spacecraft had to return uncrewed to Earth after issues with its propulsion system, including problematic helium leaks. Similarly, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission faced delays due to helium issues with ground equipment. These disruptions underscore the critical role helium plays in space technology and the chall