Nasa latest news

Here are the latest news and updates from NASA:

Recent Discoveries and Missions

  1. Water on Mars: NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of seasonal water on Mars, which could be a sign of past or present life on the Red Planet.
  2. Exoplanet Discovery: NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered a new exoplanet, TOI 1338b, which is a hot, rocky world that orbits its star every 93 hours.
  3. Asteroid Redirect Mission: NASA has successfully redirected an asteroid's path, using its DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission to change the trajectory of a small asteroid.
  4. Artemis Program: NASA is planning to return humans to the Moon by 2024 under its Artemis program, with the goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface.

Upcoming Missions and Events

  1. Artemis I: NASA is set to launch its uncrewed Artemis I mission in November 2022, which will test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
  2. James Webb Space Telescope: The James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch in October 2022, with the goal of studying the universe in infrared light and searching for signs of life.
  3. Parker Solar Probe: NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make its closest approach to the Sun in December 2022, providing new insights into the Sun's corona and solar wind.
  4. SpaceX Crewed Mission: NASA has partnered with SpaceX to launch its first crewed mission to the International Space Station in November 2022, with astronauts on board.

Awards and Recognition

  1. NASA's 2022 Astronaut Class: NASA has selected 10 new astronauts for its 2022 class, including the first-ever astronaut with a physical disability.
  2. NASA's 2022 STEM Awards: NASA has announced the winners of its 2022 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in STEM education and research.

Other News and Updates

  1. NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover: The Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars since February 2021 and has discovered evidence of ancient lakes and rivers on the Red Planet.
  2. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope: The Hubble Space Telescope has been in operation for over 28 years and has made numerous groundbreaking discoveries, including the detection of dark energy.
  3. NASA's International Space Station: The International Space Station has been continuously occupied by astronauts and cosmonauts since 2000 and has been used for a wide range of scientific research and experiments.

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from NASA. For more information, you can visit NASA's website or follow them on social media.