Latest space news
Here are some of the latest space news stories:
NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life billions of years ago. The rover discovered sedimentary rocks and minerals that are similar to those found on Earth, which are typically formed in lakes and rivers. (Source: NASA)
China Lands Rover on Mars for First Time
China's National Space Administration (CNSA) has successfully landed its Zhurong rover on Mars, making China the second country to achieve a soft landing on the Red Planet. The rover is equipped with scientific instruments to study the Martian surface and search for signs of life. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Asteroid to Pass Close to Earth in 2023
A large asteroid, known as 2023 DW, is expected to pass close to Earth in April 2023. The asteroid is estimated to be about 1,100 feet (335 meters) in diameter and will pass within 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometers) of Earth. (Source: NASA)
SpaceX Launches 60 Starlink Satellites into Orbit
SpaceX has launched 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, bringing the total number of satellites in the constellation to over 1,000. The Starlink satellites are designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas around the world. (Source: SpaceX)
European Space Agency's Gaia Spacecraft Maps Milky Way Galaxy
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia spacecraft has completed its five-year mission to map the Milky Way galaxy. The spacecraft has created the most accurate 3D map of the galaxy to date, containing data on over 1.3 billion stars. (Source: ESA)
NASA's Parker Solar Probe Enters Solar Corona
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has entered the solar corona, the outer atmosphere of the sun, for the first time. The probe is designed to study the sun's corona and the solar wind, which can affect Earth's magnetic field and cause aurorae. (Source: NASA)
Private Space Company Astra Launches First Commercial Rocket
Private space company Astra has launched its first commercial rocket, carrying a payload of small satellites into orbit. The rocket, called Rocket 3.0, is designed to be reusable and is intended to provide low-cost access to space for small satellites and other payloads. (Source: Astra)
NASA's Artemis Program Aims to Return Humans to Moon by 2024
NASA's Artemis program is aiming to return humans to the moon by 2024, with the goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. The program includes plans to send the first woman and the next man to the moon, as well as to establish a lunar base. (Source: NASA)
These are just a few of the latest space news stories. I hope you find them interesting!