im so excited for the Artemis missions to put humanity back on the moon… we are in a new golden age of space travel!! the JWST bringing back new images every day, JUICE being launched successfully, multiple mars rovers working to find out new information on Mars… its all so exciting
Nice explainer video and downlinked footage from Ginny and Percy (helicopter and Mars Rover) last week as they explore a strange, old world.
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One of the big challenges of operating rovers on Mars has been planning routes on difficult, unknown terrain using only what the rover's cameras can see from near ground level with absolutely ZERO tolerance for error: once it's stuck, it's stuck.
Mindful that the equipment has a limited lifespan and no chance for maintenance, with solar radiation beating down on them and nighttime lows around -100°C/-145°F, rover operators try to plan the most efficient, target-rich paths they can without backing up.
Ginny is mqking this SO much easier, Like the original skateboard-sized Sojourner rover, it was brought along on this mission as a proof-of-concept prototype, with just a few planned uses. But 2 years into the mission, it continues to serve as Percy's scout, flying ahead to reconnoiter.
It's hard to believe a delicate little 4-pound machine with incredibly fast gossamer-thin wings to catch every molecule of the weak atmosphere has made it through two dusty, frigid Martian winters.
yo i think the idea of a robot uprising is so funny cause have you SEEN how humans are with robots??
WE HAVE CURIOSITY SING HIMSELF HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOLKS!
WE TALK ABOUT OUR RUMBAS LIKE THEY’RE OUR FUNNY LIL’ METAL PETS!
we love these cute things!! i have a date on my calendar for Curiosity and MAGGIE’s birthday! also Perseverance! because ofc!!!
we give our bots funny lil names! i get sad when i think about the fact that the lil guys don’t know we love ‘em and couldn’t even appreciate it if they did
if there’s a robot uprising i feel like we’d just be like: “these cuties are tryin to kill me!! awwww!!!”
I recently saw a few things about robotics and how we treat them both in the real world and in fiction, along with the fact we named the Mars Rovers.
Sure, robots are programmed and can't "feel" in a typical way, but not all humans can process things all the same either. So why deny that our creations can't feel either? Opportunity's last message makes me weep every time I look at it.
For now, I hope all our little robot companions up on Mars can eventually come home.
If you're feeling frustrated and discouraged by the lack of progress in understanding the impact of asteroids on Earth, despite your avid interest in astronomy and space exploration, then you are not alone! You may have been tirelessly scouring through scientific articles and documentaries, hoping to gain a deeper comprehension of the subject, only to be left with more questions than answers. Instead of the expected result of an enhanced understanding, you may find yourself overwhelmed by complex theories and conflicting interpretations, leaving you feeling lost and perplexed. In this episode, you will be able to: · Uncover the terrestrial tales told by asteroid impact craters, offering a glimpse into Earth's eventful past. · Unravel the evidence indicative of water on Martian landscape, kindling excitement for the existence of extra-terrestrial life. 'Something that's only 15, 20, maybe 30 km across can so disturb the atmosphere that you lose half the living organisms on the planet... Mind-boggling stuff.' - Andrew Dunkley
To delve into asteroid impact craters and their implications, we investigate the potential discovery of the largest impact crater. Located in Deniliquin region, New South Wales, Australia, its suspected existence highlights the phenomenal energy released during an asteroid impact. Profound understanding of these craters can provide insights into Earth's geological history and our planet's interaction with space bodies, enlightening us about potential threats and helping devise protective measures. The resources mentioned in this episode are: · Check out the article titled 'New Evidence Suggests the World's Largest Known Asteroid Impact Structure is Buried Deep in Southeast Australia' on The Conversation website for more information on the Deniliquin Impact Crater. · Visit the Australian Geographic website to read their article on the Deniliquin Impact Crater and learn more about this potential discovery. · Explore the Curiosity Rover's findings in Gale Crater on Mars, including the discovery of mud cracks and evidence of wet and dry cycles. · Stay updated on the latest news and discoveries from NASA's Mars missions, including the Perseverance Rover's exploration of the Jezero Crater. · Learn more about impact craters and their significance in understanding Earth's history and the formation of celestial bodies. · Consider supporting scientific research and exploration by donating to organizations like NASA or educational institutions involved in space studies. · Stay curious and engaged with the wonders of our universe by continuing to listen to Space Nuts for more fascinating discussions on space and astronomy.
These are from the NASA live stream today from the Perseverance rover <link>
One thing I noticed is that these are still. The images are moving in the live stream but they appear to be doing nothing more than panning across still images.
It’s not video. This is why the object of interest remains at the exact same angle to the camera even as it appears to move. The camera isn’t moving, the image is.
But doesn’t it look like a piece of metal or even a fossil? It appears to have one or more thin, leg or hook like protrusions. Sure, we can hardly guess, given that there are zero additional angles/views of this object but as it does seem anomalous... the color.. the shape... those apparent protrusions.
the coolest things* that happened in space this week**
*according to me **between january 30th and february 6th
beloved space robot finishes otherworldy scavenger hunt and takes selfie
picture credit: NASA/JPL
january 30th after six weeks of collecting rocks and carefully stuffing them into titantium tubes, the mars rover perserverance completed what NASA calls the “first sample depot on another world”, which is probably also the first time these words have been said in that order. in 2027, an ESA/NASA mission will go to mars and collect the samples strewn about the red planet, to answer thee space question there is: aliens? or, to be more specific: aliens...at some point?
green comet comes close to earth and leaves the solar system after being called boring
picture credit: Oscar Martin (startrails.es)
february 1st while you were (hopefully) trying to catch a glimpse of hauntingly green comet ZTF from your backyard, ESA was trying the same with the most powerful X-ray telescopes ever placed into orbit, XXM-Newton, and found...it to be slightly dull. huh. whatever, it still looks good on pictures. goodbye forever!
cosmic ocean observing spacecraft has to cross an earth ocean first
picture credit: ESA/Airbus
january 6th all packed up for intercontinental instead of interstellar travel, the ESA JUICE mission is headed from france to the korou spaceport. launching in april 2023, the mission is aimed for jupiter’s ice moons (get it now?) - ganymede, callisto and europa - to answer the question and say it with me now: aliens? or, to be more specific: aliens...under the ice?
on top of all that, there were 3 launches carrying 106 space objects, and there were 10 people in space. that’s it bye
("A more recent Shù Yuètuán (Pardon Orchestra/Solemn 恕/Whatever you want to call them, their multiple names are inconsistent) release, following the change in vocalist. This song is included in their latest album, Ow! Ow! Revolution, the entirety of which is great.")
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Opportunity and Perseverance: 「this song has themes of feeling outcast and distanced by people who claim they love you, meanwhile you're suffering and they don't care. or maybe it's just a song from the perspective of a dying mars rover. btw do you know morse code? no reason」
'Tantalizing' Mars rock samples collected by Perserverance rover
‘Tantalizing’ Mars rock samples collected by Perserverance rover
NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected several “tantalizing” rock samples from an ancient river delta on Mars, setting the stage for an elaborate future mission that aims to retrieve the specimens and bring them back to Earth.
“I personally find these results so moving because it feels like we’re in the right place with the right tools at a very pivotal moment,” Sunanda Sharma, a mission…
NASA Temukan Batu Bundar Seimbang di Atas Batuan Mars, Fenomena Ajaib?
NASA Temukan Batu Bundar Seimbang di Atas Batuan Mars, Fenomena Ajaib?
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Kumpulan foto terbaru dari kendaraan penjelajah rover Badan Penerbangan dan Antariksa (NASA) Perseverance mengungkap keberadaan sebuah batu bulat di Mars. Uniknya, batu tersebut diam di atas batu lain dalam posisi seimbang. Foto tersebut diambil di Kawah Jezero oleh kamera Mastcam-Z Perserverance, pada SOL 466 (hari ke 466 di Mars), pada Minggu (12/6). BESTPROFIT
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