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Amazing ... new data says that in February, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's TIMED satellite and "space shrapnel from the defunct Russian Cosmos 2221 satellite" had a near miss on orbit with less than 10m separating the two. While the Russian satellite is not operational, the US satellite is in active use, but does not have the ability to change the orbit to escape such potential collisions. So the danger of #spacedebris is very real, and had the 2 collided, this would have created 1000s of new pieces of space debris, increasing the problem further. #earthandspaceexploration 21

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s DART Mission May Trigger First Human-Made Meteor Shower A recent study suggests that NASA’s Double Asteroids Redirect Test (DART) mission, which intentionally collided with the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in September 2022, could lead to the first human-made meteor shower. The mission, designed to test Earth’s planetary defense capabilities, reshaped Dimorphos and generated over two million pounds of space debris. Researchers from Cornell University and Italy’s Polytechnic University of Milan estimate that some of this debris could reach Earth and Mars within 10 to 30 years. This debris might create a faint meteor shower visible for the next century, particularly from the southern hemisphere near the Indus constellation. However, the debris poses no threat to Earth, as it consists of tiny particles no larger than smartphones. While the chance of these fragments reaching Earth is low, scientists remain cautious, noting that the potential meteor shower would be distinct and not overlap with known meteor showers. #NASA #DARTMission #MeteorShower #SpaceDebris #PlanetaryDefense #Dimorphos #AsteroidImpact #SpaceExploration #SpaceScience #AstronomyNews

🌟 A Historic Christmas Encounter: Parker Solar Probe's Closest Flyby to the Sun 🌟 This holiday season, while many of us are gazing at twinkling lights on Earth, NASA's Parker Solar Probe is venturing closer than ever to the brightest light in our solar system—our Sun. On its incredible journey, Parker Solar Probe is achieving something truly extraordinary: 🔭 The closest-ever encounter with the Sun’s corona, the mysterious outer atmosphere that holds secrets to solar winds and space weather affecting us here on Earth. 🚀 The fastest human-made object to date, reaching speeds of up to 430,000 mph (700,000 km/h)—a record-breaking feat of engineering and exploration. This daring flyby isn’t just a technological marvel; it’s a mission to uncover the fundamental physics of our star, shedding light on how the Sun influences the solar system and paving the way for breakthroughs in heliophysics and space weather prediction. The Parker Solar Probe reminds us of humanity's boundless curiosity and our drive to push beyond limits. As it braves the extreme environment of the Sun's corona, it inspires us to explore, discover, and dream big. Kudos to the brilliant minds at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration , The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and all the scientists, engineers, and visionaries who make missions like this possible. Here’s to a brighter future, illuminated by the insights of Parker’s journey. https://lnkd.in/eD5yWb_Z #SpaceExploration #ParkerSolarProbe #NASA #Heliophysics #STEM

NASA's Space to Ground: The Art of Space Science | Week of Nov. 22, 2024 FriendsofNASA.org: NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what is happening aboard the International Space Station. The Russian Progress 90 cargo spacecraft is orbiting Earth and on its way to resupply the International Space Station after it lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 7:22 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, beginning its two-day journey to the space station. Packed inside Progress are nearly three tons of food, fuel, and supplies due to arrive at the orbital outpost when Progress automatically docks to the Poisk module at 9:36 a.m. EST on Saturday. Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner of Russia will be on duty Saturday monitoring the cargo ship during its automated approach and rendezvous maneuvers. Expedition 72 Updates: https://lnkd.in/esX3qsf Expedition 72 Crew Station Commander: Suni Williams Roscosmos (Russia): Alexey Ovchinin, Ivan Vagner, Aleksandr Gorbunov NASA: Butch Wilmore, Don Pettit, Nick Hague An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. Learn more about the important research being operated on Station: https://lnkd.in/eYTMyrW For more information about STEM on Station: https://lnkd.in/e7zTuMd7 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) Duration: 3 minutes, 21 seconds Release Date: Nov. 22, 2024 #NASA #Space #Science #ISS #Earth #Progress90CargoSpacecraft #Astronauts #Astronaut #DonPettit #SpaceArt #Cosmonauts #Russia #Россия #Roscosmos #Роскосмос #InternationalCooperation #LongDurationMissions #SpaceLaboratory #HumanSpaceflight #UnitedStates #Expedition72 #STEM #Education #HD #Video

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration has successfully established communication with ground operators. Launched on 23-April-2024, this microwave-sized system uses sunlight to propel the spacecraft. The aim of this mission is to broaden our perspective and improve our knowledge to strengthen future space travel. As per recent updates received last night at 11:30 pm (2:30 a.m. EDT), CubeSat passed over Santa Clara University’s Robotics System’s ground hub in California. The team confirmed a successful two-way communication with the device. CubeSat is ready for a 1-to-2-month commissioning phase to prepare itself for solar sail deployment and maneuvering test. The solar sail of spacecraft will unroll in 4 blooms spanning diagonals of the square. Its length will reach 23 feet (around 7 meters). You can read the detailed highlights about the launch and functioning here: https://lnkd.in/gqgvqmDn #renewableenergy #transportation #sustainability

Curtin University is teaming up with NASA, the University of Miami, San Jose State University, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on a new-generation satellite mission to study the colour of the ocean from space. The mission will provide vital information about ocean health and its role in climate regulation. Researchers recently deployed a 15-metre-tall buoy off the coast of Perth as part of a new project to ensure the data quality for NASA’s newly launched PACE (Plankton, Aerosols, Clouds, Ocean Ecosystems) satellite mission. Read comments from Professor David Antoine, head of Curtin’s Remote Sensing and Satellite Research Group (RSSRG) in the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and project lead engineer Andrew Gray : https://lnkd.in/g4hhmabk NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #newgeneration #satellite #mission #OceanColour #Space #climate_regulation #Research #Earth

The Moon represents the next stage in space development, over half a century since mankind first walked on the surface. Don’t miss this on-demand webinar with experts from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, European Space Agency - ESA, JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Spirent’s Ricardo Verdeguer Moreno. They share key development efforts being undertaken by their respective agencies and the solutions developed by Spirent to support these developments. Watch today. https://okt.to/uiBl3D #PNT #GNSS #lunar

Earth Observation from The International Space Station | NASA FriendsofNASA.org: Stunning images of Earth captured by crew members on the International Space Station are actively supporting life on our planet, helping monitor climate change, and advancing our understanding of Earth’s changing landscapes. Expedition 71 Updates: https://lnkd.in/esX3qsf Expedition 71 Crew Station Commander: Oleg Kononenko (Russia) Roscosmos (Russia): Nikolai Chub, Alexander Grebenkin (Russia) NASA: Tracy Dyson, Matthew Dominik, Mike Barrett, Jeanette Epps NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore An international partnership of space agencies provides and operates the elements of the International Space Station (ISS). The principals are the space agencies of the United States, Russia, Europe, Japan, and Canada. The ISS has been the most politically complex space exploration program ever undertaken. Learn more about the important research being operated on Station: https://lnkd.in/eYTMyrW For more information about STEM on Station: https://lnkd.in/e7zTuMd7 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Video Credit: NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) Duration: 2 minutes, 30 minutes Release Date: July 3, 2024 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Zepherina Darcy #NASA #Space #Earth #ISS #Science #EarthObservation #Environment #ClimateChange #SpaceTechnology #SpaceLaboratory #Engineering #Astronauts #UnitedStates #Cosmonauts #Russia #Россия #Roscosmos #Роскосмос #HumanSpaceflight #InternationalCooperation #Expedition71 #STEM #Education #HD #Video

You can follow the Europa Clipper's mission. NASA's Europa Clipper mission, launched on October 14, 2024, embarks on an ambitious journey to explore Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This mission aims to investigate the moon's potential habitability by examining its subsurface ocean, which is believed to exist beneath a thick layer of ice. The Clipper will utilize a suite of scientific instruments to determine the ice shell's thickness and its interactions with the ocean below. While the mission is not designed to search for life directly, it will assess whether the conditions in Europa's ocean could support life. Scientists are particularly interested in understanding the moon's geology and the chemical composition of its ocean, which may provide insights into the potential for life beyond Earth. The Europa Clipper's findings could revolutionize our understanding of icy moons and their capacity to harbor life, making it a pivotal mission in the quest for extraterrestrial existence. https://lnkd.in/eZzGpJ-5