Discovery of Meteorite Origins Linked to Three Asteroid Families Nebula NerdOctober 18, 202405 views An international team of researchers has discovered that the majority of known meteorite falls, approximately 70%, can be traced back to three specific asteroid families located in the main asteroid… Read more
NASA Forms New Team to Review Mars Sample Return Program Nebula NerdOctober 18, 202406 views NASA Forms New Team to Review Mars Sample Return Program NASA has recently formed a new strategy review team tasked with evaluating and potentially revising the architecture of the Mars… Read more
Crew-8 Mission Awaits Splashdown Near Florida Coast Nebula NerdOctober 18, 202409 views Crew-8 Mission Awaits Splashdown Near Florida Coast The Crew-8 mission, consisting of four astronauts, is currently in the process of preparing for a splashdown off the coast of Florida. Mission… Read more
Activities and Research on the International Space Station Nebula NerdOctober 18, 202403 views On Thursday, the agenda for the International Space Station was packed with activities including space medicine, spacesuit upkeep, and eye examinations. The research conducted aimed at enhancing treatments for patients… Read more
Sandia National Laboratories Evaluates Heat Shields for NASA Missions Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202407 views Sandia National Laboratories Evaluates Heat Shields for NASA Missions Sandia National Laboratories is currently assessing heat shields for NASA missions, such as the Mars Sample Return and Titan missions, utilizing… Read more
Luminous Comet Spotted by SOHO Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202407 views The SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), a collaborative project between the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA, has recently spotted a luminous comet, designated as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3). This… Read more
Exploring the Possibility of Life on Europa Nebula NerdOctober 16, 202405 views Exploring the Possibility of Life on Europa NASA’s Europa Clipper mission is set to explore the potential for life on Europa, one of the moons orbiting Jupiter. The primary goal… Read more
Lightning Storms and Their Impact on Earth’s Radiation Belt Nebula NerdOctober 15, 202404 views Lightning Storms and Their Impact on Earth’s Radiation Belt Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the effects of lightning storms on Earth’s inner… Read more
How the Building Blocks of Life Arrived on Earth Through Primitive Asteroids Nebula NerdOctober 15, 202405 views How the Building Blocks of Life Arrived on Earth Through Primitive Asteroids The article discusses the pivotal role that primitive, unmelted asteroids played in bringing the essential volatile elements to… Read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moon Nebula NerdOctober 15, 202405 views NASA has initiated an ambitious mission with the launch of the Europa Clipper probe, targeting Jupiter’s moon, Europa. The primary objective of this mission is to assess the moon’s potential… Read more