Space News 19th May

Introduction

Welcome to another exciting week!

Content:

1. Words from our sponsor

2. Best image of the week

3. Last week news

4. Upcoming events

5. Mobile wallpaper

6. Submissions + Feedback

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Best image of the week

Milky Way over Maunakea

This week’s standout image comes from the summit of Maunakea, Hawaiʻi, where astrophotographer Marzena Rogozinska captured the Milky Way arching across the night sky. The photograph showcases the dense star fields and dark dust lanes of our galaxy, offering a vivid glimpse into the structure of the Milky Way. Maunakea's high altitude and minimal light pollution provide optimal conditions for such observations.

Last week news

May 12 – A massive solar eruption occurred on the Sun's northern hemisphere, releasing a plasma filament stretching approximately 600,000 miles. While the coronal mass ejection (CME) is moving away from Earth and poses no threat, its sheer scale has drawn significant attention.

May 14 – An X2.7-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4087, causing temporary radio signal disruptions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This event underscores the importance of monitoring solar activity due to its potential impact on Earth's communication systems.

May 14 – India's Aditya-L1 mission captured an X-class solar flare and a significant plasma ejection from the Sun in near-ultraviolet light. This observation enhances our understanding of solar behavior and contributes to space weather forecasting efforts.

May 16 – Gilmour Space's Eris TestFlight 1, intended to be Australia's first orbital rocket launch in over 50 years, was delayed due to technical issues. The new target for the launch is set for May 16.

May 18 – ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C61 mission, carrying the EOS-09 satellite, also known as RISAT-1B. This mission marks ISRO's continued efforts in advancing India's space capabilities.

May 18 – China initiated the assembly of its space-based supercomputer network by launching the first 12 satellites of the "Star Compute" program. These satellites, equipped with onboard AI processing capabilities, aim to reduce reliance on Earth-based stations and enhance space-based computing.

Upcoming events

May 19 – SpaceX is scheduled to launch a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch window opens at 11:40 p.m. EDT. This mission aims to enhance global mobile connectivity through direct-to-cell phone service.

May 20 – The Milky Way will be prominently visible over Maunakea, offering stargazers an opportunity to observe our galaxy's structure in detail. Optimal viewing conditions are expected due to minimal light pollution and clear skies.

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