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Welcoming the New Astronaut SpaceX Crew Dragon, the International Space Station is Filled with 11 Astronauts

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Welcoming the New Astronaut SpaceX Crew Dragon, the International Space Station is Filled with 11 Astronauts

SpaceX astronauts began entering the International Space Station after the Dragon capsule successfully docked on Saturday, April 24, 2021. The recycled SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station, a day after launch from Florida. (Source: NASA via AP) CAPE CANAVERAL, KOMPAS.TV – The International Space Station population swelled to 11 astronauts … Read more

Four astronauts arrived at the space station, transported by Musk’s Crew Dragon – ČT24 – Czech Television

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Four astronauts arrived at the space station, transported by Musk’s Crew Dragon – ČT24 – Czech Television

The last phase of the approach maneuver to the ISS, which orbits at an altitude of 420 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, was launched by the Crew Dragon over the Indian Ocean. The current ISS crew welcomed the new reinforcements after anchoring around 11:20 CEST. However, the astronauts will not be seen in person until … Read more

NASA Plans Ingenuity Helicopter’s Third Flight on Mars

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NASA Plans Ingenuity Helicopter’s Third Flight on Mars

SAN FRANCISCO, iNews.id – NASA recently made Ingenuity’s second helicopter flight on Mars. After the second flight, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory returned with details about a planned third flight involving a small helicopter. The Ingenuity helicopter resembles a small drone. This is a demonstration of the technology and marks a new milestone for NASA for … Read more

Crew Dragon Endeavor with four astronauts should go into space before noon – ČT24 – Czech Television

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Crew Dragon Endeavor with four astronauts should go into space before noon – ČT24 – Czech Television

Departure at the original scheduled date was thwarted by adverse weather conditions over the Atlantic Ocean, which could cause problems in the event of a failed takeoff and emergency landing. The new departure time is set at 5:49 local time (11:49 CEST), roughly when the Kennedy Space Center’s 39A launch site is below the International … Read more

Flying Higher, Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars Returns to Success in Second Test

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Flying Higher, Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars Returns to Success in Second Test

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – NASA helicopter drone on Mars, Ingenuity, repeating the success of its second flight test, Thursday 22 April 2021. That time Ingenuity managed to fly for 51.9 seconds, compared to about 25 seconds it first performed on 19 April. Apart from staying in the air longer, the helicopter also flew higher and had … Read more

Perseverance robotic explorer first produced oxygen on Mars – ČT24 – Czech Television

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Perseverance robotic explorer first produced oxygen on Mars – ČT24 – Czech Television

The robotic explorer used the MOXIE device, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to produce oxygen. Very high temperatures need to be reached to split carbon dioxide. In the first test, which took place on Tuesday, the device was able to produce five grams of oxygen, which would be enough for an astronaut … Read more

[POPULER GLOBAL] NASA Makes Oxygen on Mars

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[POPULER GLOBAL] NASA Makes Oxygen on Mars

KOMPAS.com – Most popular articles on global channels Kompas.com on Thursday (22/4/2021) is about robots NASA which succeeds in making oxygen in Mars. The six-wheeled Perseverance robot that explores the Red Planet has succeeded in making oxygen from a number of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Mars. Meanwhile in India the Covid-19 pandemic is … Read more

Dust ring of Venus pictured for the first time

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Dust ring of Venus pictured for the first time

– For the first time, scientists have obtained a full picture of Venus’s magnificent orbital ring. The Parker Solar Probe spacecraft has captured the first full image of Venus’s orbital dust ring for NASA. Astronomers have long believed the ring was there, but they didn’t get a complete picture. The new image confirms that Venus … Read more

Historical Breakthrough, NASA Successfully Produces Oxygen to Breathe on Mars

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Historical Breakthrough, NASA Successfully Produces Oxygen to Breathe on Mars

This photo provided by NASA was taken during the Perseverance rover’s first trip to Mars on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Perseverance lands on February 18, 2021. (Source: NASA / JPL-Caltech via AP) WASHINGTON, KOMPAS.TV – NASA made a historic breakthrough, after their rover instrument on Mars has produced oxygen to breathe on the planet. That … Read more