A groundbreaking European mission has successfully launched from India, with an ambitious goal to observe the Sun’s elusive corona—a task traditionally limited to the rare phenomenon of a solar eclipse. The Proba-3 mission, managed by the European Space Agency (ESA), was propelled by a PSLV rocket from Sriharikota at 4:04 pm local time, marking a […]

The Perseverance rover, part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, is on the brink of a transformative exploration phase that could significantly deepen our understanding of the red planet. As it prepares to emerge from the Jezero Crater, planetary scientist Briony Horgan from Purdue University eagerly anticipates the revelations that await just beyond the crater’s rim. […]

Proba-3 represents a bold leap forward in our quest to understand the solar atmosphere, a region that remains elusive due to the overwhelming brightness of the Sun’s surface. One of the main challenges faced when studying features like the solar corona is the intense glare emitted by the Sun itself. To counteract this challenge, Proba-3 […]

This week, the cosmos will be abuzz with excitement as ten space missions are lined up for launch, each carrying unique payloads aimed at illuminating our understanding of the universe and enhancing our capabilities here on Earth. The highlight of this week is undoubtedly the delayed launch of the Sentinel-1C satellite and the innovative PROBA-3 […]

Recent discoveries regarding the ancient geological history of Mars are painting a vivid picture of a planet that may have been teeming with potential for life in its earliest days. A groundbreaking study led by researchers from Curtin University has unveiled what could be the oldest direct evidence of hydrothermal activity on Mars, dating back […]

The Proba-3 mission embodies a revolutionary leap in the way we observe the solar corona, the Sun’s outer atmosphere, presenting one of the most sophisticated designs ever conceived for solar observation. At its core, Proba-3 consists of two spacecraft—the Occulter and the Coronagraph—working in harmony to create an expansive virtual telescope that significantly improves our […]

On December 1, 2024, the BepiColombo spacecraft is poised to achieve a significant milestone as it executes its fifth flyby of Mercury. This flyby is not only a fascinating moment in itself but serves a vital role in preparing the mission for its ultimate goal: entering orbit around Mercury in 2026. As BepiColombo approaches Mercury, […]

Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, boasts a magnetic field this is both extraordinarily powerful and complex. This magnetic dynamo creates a rich tapestry of phenomena, particularly evident at the planet’s poles, where interactions between magnetic forces and atmospheric dynamics come to life with breathtaking intensity. Recent discoveries have unveiled the existence of […]

The creation of an artificial eclipse by Proba-3 is a fascinating technological achievement that relies on the delicate interplay between two spacecraft, designed to work harmoniously in formation flying. This innovative setup aims to provide an unprecedented view of the solar corona, that elusive outer layer of the Sun which becomes visible only during total […]

In a groundbreaking achievement for Martian space research, scientists have successfully mapped the complete energy spectrum of high-energy solar protons during a solar eruptive event. This research is pivotal in understanding the radiation environment surrounding Mars, particularly as preparations intensify for future explorations of the Red Planet. This ambitious project was a collaborative venture involving […]