Nasa latest news
Here are the latest news and updates from NASA:
Recent Discoveries and Missions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- NASA's 2022 Astronaut Class: NASA has selected 10 new astronauts for its 2022 class, including the first-ever astronaut with a physical disability.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.