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Best image of the week
Auroral Hummingbird over Norway:
On February 10, 2025, the Astronomy Picture of the Day featured a mesmerizing photograph titled "Auroral Hummingbird over Norway." Captured by photographer Mickael Coulon, the image showcases a vivid auroral display resembling a hummingbird in flight, illuminating the Norwegian night sky. Auroras occur when charged particles from the Sun interact with Earth's magnetic field, creating these stunning light shows. This particular display is notable for its unique shape and vibrant colors, offering a captivating glimpse into the dynamic interactions between solar activity and our planet's atmosphere.
Auroral Hummingbird over Norway
Last week news
February 14, 2025: SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX successfully launched 21 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral. This mission aims to enhance global internet coverage, contributing to the growing constellation of Starlink satellites designed to provide high-speed internet access worldwide.
February 16, 2025: Firefly's Blue Ghost Lander Reaches Lunar Orbit
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully entered lunar orbit after a precise insertion burn. This milestone marks a significant achievement in commercial lunar exploration, paving the way for future missions to the Moon's surface and potential scientific discoveries.
February 17, 2025: SpaceX Achieves First Falcon 9 Booster Landing in The Bahamas
In a historic feat, SpaceX landed a Falcon 9 first-stage booster near Exuma, an island in The Bahamas. This mission not only delivered its payload successfully but also demonstrated SpaceX's continued commitment to reusability and innovation in rocket technology.
February 18, 2025: Rocket Lab Launches BlackSky Gen-3 Satellite on 60th Electron Flight
Rocket Lab successfully launched a BlackSky Gen-3 Earth observation satellite aboard its Electron rocket from New Zealand. This mission, dubbed "Fasten Your Space Belts," marks Rocket Lab's 60th Electron flight and continues its partnership with BlackSky, enhancing real-time geospatial intelligence capabilities.
Upcoming events
February 22, 2025: NASA's Pandora Mission Launch
NASA is set to launch the Pandora mission, aiming to observe 20 stars and their 39 exoplanets. The mission's goal is to study the atmospheres of these exoplanets, enhancing our understanding of their compositions and potential habitability.
February 24, 2025: SpaceX Crew-10 Mission to the International Space Station
SpaceX plans to launch the Crew-10 mission, transporting NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov to the ISS. This mission will continue the collaborative efforts in maintaining and conducting research aboard the space station.
Mobile wallpaperToday's wallpaper is a stunning image of Jupiter's swirling clouds, captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft. This high-resolution photo showcases the planet's dynamic atmosphere, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. It's a perfect fit for your mobile device, bringing the beauty of our solar system's largest planet to your screen. You can download the wallpaper directly from NASA's official website. |  Jupiter's Stunning Southern Hemisphere |
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