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ACS3 solar sail spacecraft loses control after malfunction
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
A newly launched $20 million spacecraft is tumbling uncontrollably through space after a critical malfunction, posing challenges for NASA engineers as they work to regain control. The spacecraft, part of NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), was set to test a revolutionary solar ...
Euclid cosmic atlas map revealed by ESA
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by Richard Harris
The European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed the first section of a groundbreaking cosmic map created by its Euclid mission, designed to explore the dark universe. The unveiling took place at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy. The map covers 132 square degrees of the Southern ...
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to become visible to the naked eye soon
Saturday, June 15, 2024 by Richard Harris
The universe has another treat in store for 2024. Following the recent total solar eclipse and sudden solar superstorms, astronomers are now turning their attention to Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3), which promises to become the “comet of the year” and potentially a once-in-a-lifeti...
NASA to adjust Hubble Space Telescope orientation
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 by Richard Harris
NASA is set to change how it directs the Hubble Space Telescope, transitioning it to operate using only one gyroscope (gyro). This decision follows a series of tests and careful considerations. The telescope, which entered safe mode on May 24, will remain in this state until the transition is comple...