Space News 19th November

Introduction

Welcome to another exciting week full of news!

Content:

1. Best image of the week

2. Last week news

3. Upcoming events

4. Mobile wallpaper

Best image of the week

This beautiful image captures the Crescent Nebula, located 4,700 light-years away from Earth, located in the constellation of Cygnus.

Last week news

• Rolls-Royce's Micro Nuclear Reactor for Space Missions: Rolls-Royce is advancing the development of a micro nuclear reactor designed to power space missions and provide energy in remote terrestrial locations. Initiated over three years ago in collaboration with the UK Space Agency, the project aims to deploy a functional reactor by the early 2030s, potentially supporting lunar missions under NASA’s Artemis program.

• China's 'White Emperor' Supersonic Fighter Jet: China has unveiled the "White Emperor" (Baidi), a sixth-generation supersonic fighter jet capable of deploying weapons from space. Part of China's Project Nantianmen, this aircraft is designed to operate at altitudes up to 25,000 meters, positioning China as a competitor to the U.S. Air Force's Next-Generation Air Dominance program.

• NASA's Concerns Over ISS Air Leak: NASA has expressed increasing concern regarding a persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS), ongoing since 2019. The agency highlights the potential risk of a catastrophic failure if the issue remains unresolved, despite ongoing efforts by Russian teams to identify and fix the leaks.

• Leonid Meteor Shower Peak: The Leonid meteor shower, renowned for its vibrant fireballs and swift meteors, peaked over the weekend of November 17-18, 2024. Observers in the Northern Hemisphere had the opportunity to witness meteors originating from the constellation Leo, traveling at speeds of 44 miles per second.

Upcoming events

• Space Tech Expo Europe (November 19-21): This event in Bremen, Germany, will gather industry professionals to discuss advancements in space technology, including satellite development, launch services, and space exploration initiatives.

• Progress 90 Cargo Ship Docking (November 23): NASA will provide live coverage of the rendezvous and docking of the ISS Progress 90 cargo craft to the Poisk module of the International Space Station. Docking is scheduled for 9:40 a.m. EST.

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