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15Oct 2024

SpaceX’s Robotic Arms Catch Starship Booster Mid-Air

Why in the news? SpaceX successfully caught the Starship’s Super Heavy booster mid-air using robotic arms, advancing their goal of creating a fully reusable rocket system for future space missions. What is Starship? Starship is a two-stage, heavy-lift rocket system by SpaceX, consisting of the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft. It is the …

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15Oct 2024

Nasa’s Europa Clipper Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moon

Why in the news? Nasa launched the $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in search of conditions that could support life, with arrival expected in 2030. About the Nasa’s Mission to Explore Jupiter’s Moon Europa: Nasa launched a $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission …

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01Oct 2024

SpaceX Crew Dragon Successfully Rescues Astronauts from Orbit

Why in the news? SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon mission to rescue two NASA astronauts stranded in orbit after a technical failure with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, marking a significant achievement in space operations. Highlights of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch: Mission Purpose: SpaceX launched a two-person crew to the International Space Station (ISS) to rescue …

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30Sep 2024

Mars’ Missing Atmosphere: New Study Insights

Why in the news? A recent MIT study reveals how water and Martian rocks interacted to reduce the atmosphere, providing clues about Mars’ environmental evolution and potential future resource utilisation. About Mars’ Historical Atmosphere: Mars, now a cold and barren desert, once had flowing water on its surface, indicating a thick atmosphere that prevented water …

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24Sep 2024

SpaceX Plans Five Uncrewed Mars Missions Soon

Why in the news? SpaceX aims to launch five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in the next two years, with potential crewed missions following based on the success of initial flights. About the Crewed Missions Contingency: Dependence on Uncrewed Success: The timeline for crewed missions will depend on the success of the uncrewed flights. Potential …

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