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Introduction
Welcome to another exciting week!
Content:
Best image of the week
This week best image is a picture taken by the Hubble Telescope of NGC 4694, which is located in the Virgo galaxy cluster, 54 million light-years away from Earth.
Despite its smooth, armless appearance, it hosts active star formation, particularly in its core, and is surrounded by hydrogen gas. This activity is linked to a past collision with a nearby dwarf galaxy, VCC 2062.
NGC 4694 Hubble Image
Last week news
Crew-9 Launch: After a delay due to a tropical storm, SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission finally launched toward the ISS in late September. The Falcon 9 rocket carried only two astronauts due to unexpected crew changes. They will assist with various scientific and maintenance tasks aboard the ISS.
Starlink Satellites: On September 24, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched 20 more Starlink satellites, continuing its mission to provide global internet coverage.
Upcoming events
October 4, 2024: United Launch Alliance (ULA) will attempt its second Vulcan rocket test flight. This mission is crucial for certifying Vulcan for future national security missions. The payload will include various small scientific and commercial items.
October 7, 2024: SpaceX will launch the Hera mission, part of the European Space Agency's efforts to study asteroids. This mission will explore the binary Didymos asteroid system, including the remnants of the DART impact mission in 2022.
Mobile wallpaperToday’s wallpaper is from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Which captured the M51 Galaxy (also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy), which is located 27 million light-years away. Despite its large distance, it is so bright that it can be seen with small telescopes. |  M51 Galaxy JWST |
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