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Mars Glows! NASA Gives Us Aurora Sightings Straight From Your Dreams!

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Mars has just surprised us with its first visible aurora! Dive into the stunning mysteries of space that NASA's Perseverance rover has revealed!

In a spectacular twist that sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie, NASA's Perseverance rover has made history by spotting a visible aurora on Mars. This breathtaking phenomenon, typically seen in the polar regions of Earth, would have been a stunning sight if humans were standing on the Martian surface. It raises philosophical questions about what we might one day observe on our red neighbor, as well as inspiring future missions to further investigate such cosmic wonders. Whether it's star-gazing with friends or fueling daydreams of interplanetary adventures, Mars is proving itself to be a celestial celebrity!

While we're on the subject of space exploration, another exciting development comes from UMD physicists who are advancing NASA's ambitious mission to "Touch the Sun." By analyzing data from the Parker Solar Probe, they've been making strides in understanding our own sun’s mysteries. This probe, launched to unlock solar secrets, is like sending a brave explorer into the fiery core of our solar system. With the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, it’s giving us insights into solar winds and cosmic behavior that could directly affect Earth.

Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the aesthetic flavor of space! Recently, NASA released a stunning photograph of glowing lights from space, giving everyone a gentle nudge to dream about the awe-inspiring wonders above us. The cosmos might just be the ultimate artist, and NASA keeps surprising us with jaw-dropping visuals, each telling a story larger than life. Between Martian auroras and solar discoveries, is there anything cooler happening in our universe?

As we soak in these revelations about Mars and the Sun, here are some fun facts to elevate your cosmic trivia game: Did you know that Mars experiences auroras due to energetic particles from the Sun colliding with its atmosphere? Unlike Earth, Mars has a very thin atmosphere, making these sightings exceptional! And speaking of extraordinary, the Parker Solar Probe is the fastest human-made object ever, reaching speeds of up to 700,000 kilometers per hour! Now, that’s a ride worth taking!

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Visible aurora spotted for the first time on Mars by NASA rover (New Scientist)

NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted an aurora on Mars that would have been visible to humans. This first sighting of its kind suggests that future ...

UMD Physicists Advance NASA's Mission to 'Touch the Sun ... (College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences)

Researchers are using Parker Solar Probe data to demystify the glowing ball of gas at t.

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అంతరిక్షంలో దివ్య కాంతి.. నాసా విడుదల చేసిన ఫోటో చూస్తే షాక్ అవుతారు..! (News18 తెలుగు)

అంతరిక్షానికి సంబంధించిన అప్పుడప్పుడు నాసా వివిధ పోటోలను విడుదల చేస్తుంటుంది. తాజాగా నాసా ఓ ఫోటోను షేర్ చేసింది. దానిలో అద్భుతమైన కాంతి కనిపించింది.

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Printed Engines Propel the Next Industrial Revolution - NASA (NASA)

In the fall of 2023, NASA hot fire tested an aluminum 3D printed rocket engine nozzle. Aluminum is not typically used for 3D printing because the process ...

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to go LIVE from space tonight; first ... (Business Today)

The faulty Boeing Starliner spacecraft made its way back to Earth safely without the two NASA astronauts.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to host live ... (Times of India)

Science News: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been on the ISS since June and will join a live press conference today at 11:45 pm IST.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams Earth-to-Space Call Today: Here's ... (Financial Express)

Williams and Wilmore launched aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, for its first crewed mission, arriving at the ISS the next day.

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Sunita Williams to take part in Earth-to-space call today: Watch ... (Livemint)

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will go LIVE from the International Space Station on Friday, September. Check details here.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to join Earth-to-space call today ... (Moneycontrol.com)

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to participate in a live Q&A session from the International Space Station (ISS) at 11:45 PM IST on ...

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to address Earth from orbiting ... (Business Insider India)

Meanwhile, crew of the Polaris Dawn the Elon Musk-led private charted spaceflight created history when they completed the first commercial spacewalk.

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NASA Astronauts to Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams Discuss Mission ... (SpaceCoastDaily.com)

Media are invited to hear from NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams during an Earth to space call at 2:15 p.m. EDT, Friday, Sept. 13.

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Amendment 46: Several Changes to D.15 LISA Preparatory Science ... (NASA)

D.15 LISA Preparatory Science (LPS) supports U.S. investigators to conduct activities that contribute to furthering the eventual science yield of LISA.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to address Earth from orbiting ... (ANI News)

Meanwhile, crew of the Polaris Dawn the Elon Musk-led private charted spaceflight created history when they completed the first commercial spacewalk.

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Boeing's Starliner astronauts speak publicly today for 1st time in 2 ... (Space.com)

Boeing Starliner's first mission with astronauts did not turn out as planned. Starliner's 2 NASA astronauts will share their experiences from the ISS Sept.

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NASA explains why Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were not ... (The Economic Times)

Boeing's Starliner capsule successfully returned to Earth, landing in New Mexico after a mission filled with technical issues. Despite the smooth landing, ...

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Astronauts would have been fine on Boeing's Starliner during ... (Livescience.com)

With Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is safely back on Earth, NASA says Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams could have returned ...

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NASA stands by 'right decision' not to have Sunita Williams on board ... (Hindustan Times)

Boeing's Starliner safely landed in New Mexico over the weekend. Despite admitting to having second thoughts, NASA explained why a crewed flight was not ...

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Nasa explains why keeping Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore off ... (Times of India)

US News: Boeing's Starliner capsule completed its mission with a successful landing in New Mexico, despite numerous technical issues.

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NASA Defends Its Decision To Exclude Sunita Williams From ... (NewsX)

Amidst successful unscrewed landing of Boeing's Starliner to earth, NASA talks about its decision to exclude Sunita William.

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Opinion: A former astronaut details what Starliner's uncrewed return ... (Astronomy Magazine)

Starliner has returned to Earth without a crew. A former astronaut details what it means for NASA, Boeing, and the astronauts still in space.

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Boeing officials remain quiet after return of Starliner spacecraft (NBC News)

Boeing officials have been noticeably absent at NASA briefings and have issued few statements about the Starliner spacecraft's tumultuous test flight.

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NASA to Develop Lunar Time Standard for Exploration Initiatives ... (NASA)

NASA will coordinate with U.S. government stakeholders, partners, and international standards organizations to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)

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Moon clock is getting ready: Nasa working to develop Lunar Time ... (India Today)

The proposed lunar time standard will be based on a weighted average of atomic clocks placed on the Moon, similar to how Earth's Coordinated Universal Time ...

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Nasa to establish Lunar Time Standard to set standard time system ... (Business Standard)

NASA Lunar Time Standard: The proposed lunar time standard is to be based on a weighted average of atomic clocks placed on the Moon.

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NASA to establish New Lunar Time Standard with Coordinated ... (Times of India)

Science News: NASA is working on establishing Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) following a directive from the White House. This effort aims to create a ...

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NASA to establish a lunar time standard for future exploration missions (Business Today)

NASA is working on developing a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) to support lunar exploration. This effort follows a policy directive from the White House ...

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What time is it on the moon? NASA's trying to figure that out - UPI.com (UPI.com)

NASA said Thursday its Space Communication and Navigation program is taking the lead on an effort to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time standard as humans ...

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NASA is Helping to Create a Time Standard for the Moon (Techopedia)

It will be calculated using a weighted average of atomic clocks at the Moon. In coordination with government stakeholders, partners, and international standards ...

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