In just nine months (October 31st, 2021), NASA’s long-awaited James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will finally be launched to space. Once operational, this next-generation observatory will use its powerful infrared imaging capabilities to study all kinds of cosmological phenomena. It will also be essential to the characterization of extrasolar planets and their atmospheres to see if any are habitable.
In anticipation of this, astronomers have been designating exoplanets as viable candidates for follow-up studies. Using data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team led by MIT researchers discovered four new exoplanets orbiting a Sun-like star about 200 light-years from Earth. This system could be an ideal place for James Webb to spot a habitable planet.
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SpaceX plans first all-commercial astronaut mission orbiting Earth – Daily Breeze
HAWTHORNE >> Want a ride in space? Hawthorne-based SpaceX announced plans on Monday, Feb. 1, for what it calls the “world’s first all-commercial astronaut mission to orbit,” carrying private citizens on a multi-day trip orbiting the Earth.
The flight, dubbed Inspiration4, will be led by Jared Isaacman, the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments. According to SpaceX, Isaacman is “donating the three seats alongside him” aboard the Dragon spacecraft to “individuals from the general public who will be announced in the weeks ahead.”
Two Teenagers 'Hit The Jackpot' As They Discover Four Planets Orbiting A Close Sun-Like Star
An artist's rendering of five planets orbiting TOI-1233, four of which were discovered using the ... [+] Transiting Exoplanet Satellite Survey (TESS), an MIT-led NASA mission.
A rare achievement, and one described as "hitting the jackpot" by their mentor, Jasmine Wright, 18 and Kartik Pinglé, 16, are paid for four hours' work each week by the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard & Smithsonian as part of its Student Research Mentoring Program (SRMP).
Quintillion-ATLAS Partnership Goes High Bringing Polar Orbiting Satellite Data to U.S. – SatNews
The new Quintillion-ATLAS ground station is located at 72 degrees latitude in Utqiagvik, Alaska, on the coast of the Arctic Ocean. The 3.5-meter antenna supports S- and X-band transmission and expects to see up to 12 satellite passes daily. Offering both occasional use and ground station as service arrangements, the partnership provides a turnkey solution for satellite operators.
Speaking on the importance of the new ground station, ATLAS CEO Sean McDaniel noted, "The most crucial aspect of this new site is its geographic advantage. Being the northernmost ground station in North America creates many new opportunities for satellites in polar orbit, which will now have as many as 12 contacts per day." McDaniel added, "This is a key development for ATLAS and Quintillion in the Arctic.
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This Bizarre System Has Six Stars Orbiting Each Other » TechnoCodex
Of all of the unusual wonders on the market in house, there are some examples of magnificence extra lovely than we may think about. One such instance is the star system TYC 7037-89-1, lately recognized by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), which incorporates six stars that orbit one another in an elaborate sample.
It's comparatively frequent to search out binary techniques, with two stars orbit the identical middle, and even triple techniques, with three stars. But six stars in a single system is very uncommon.
How to Watch Earth's "Minimoon" Leave Our Atmosphere For Good | Fatherly
Well, it's time to say goodbye. Not to anyone in particular — just to the minimoon that has been orbiting our Earth for nearly a year. And if you're asking, "What the hell is a minimoon?" Well, we figured it out and have it all laid out here.
The minimoon is, actually, not a moon at all. It's an old rocket booster from the 1960s has been orbiting the Earth since late last summer after having an extended exhibition around space. But because it's been in orbit, it's not just a piece of space junk—it's technically a minimoon, which is exactly what it sounds like: a small piece of space debris that orbits a planet. If it sounds very human to love a piece of space garbage we created because it revolves around us, it's because it is.
Relax by orbiting the Moon in real time | Boing Boing
Seán Doran created this magnificent real-time trip around the Moon using imagery collected by the Selenological and Engineering Explorer (SELENE aka Kaguya). This is my favorite slow TV program yet.
Operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Kaguya orbiter was launched in 2007 and destroyed itself in 2009 with a planned crash into the lunar surface.
NSR’s Fourth Edition In-Orbit Servicing & Space Situational Awareness Markets – SatNews
New to this edition is the Active Debris Removal (ADR) addressable market forecast. With the number of missions increasing significantly, the demand for ADR is now becoming critical to space operations.
In-Orbit Servicing & Space Situational Awareness Markets (IoSM4) leverages NSR's market leading research into satellite constellations, manufacturing, and launches, creating the only report focused on this emerging market opportunity.
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