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Best image of the week
This week best image has been taken by the Perseverance Rover, over the surface of Mars. It captures the bright orange sky, caused by iron, as well as a blue cloud, which is though to be made out of water-ice.
Mars surface and sky, captured by the Perseverance Rover.
Last week news
Global Cooperation Urged for Space Traffic Management: Experts emphasize the need for international collaboration to address the increasing congestion in low Earth orbit, with over 14,000 satellites and approximately 120 million pieces of debris posing collision risks.
PLD Space Secures €11 Million Loan: Spanish company PLD Space has obtained an €11 million loan from Cofides, bringing its total funding to €170 million. The funds will support the development of the Miura 5 rocket launch base in Kourou, French Guiana, with commercial launch services expected to commence in 2026.
Astronauts Celebrate Thanksgiving in Space: Crew members aboard the International Space Station enjoyed a dehydrated Thanksgiving meal, including smoked turkey and cranberry apple cobbler. Their mission was extended due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner vehicle, with a return now planned for February 2025 via a SpaceX capsule.
China's Astronauts Return from Tiangong Station: Three Chinese astronauts safely landed in Inner Mongolia after a six-month mission on the Tiangong space station. This mission is part of China's broader efforts to establish a significant presence in space exploration.
NASA Launches Streaming Platform NASA+: Transitioning from traditional cable, NASA has introduced NASA+, a streaming service available on devices like Roku and Apple TV. The platform offers live events and original content to engage a tech-savvy audience.
Upcoming events
December 9: Moon Near Venus
In the early morning hours, observers can witness a close conjunction between the Moon and Venus in the constellation Virgo. This pairing will be visible before sunrise, offering a striking view in the southeastern sky.
December 13: NASA's Lucy Mission Earth Flyby
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is scheduled to make its second Earth flyby, utilizing our planet's gravity to adjust its trajectory toward the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter. This maneuver is crucial for the mission's success in studying these ancient celestial bodies.
December 14: Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
The Geminids, one of the most prolific meteor showers, will reach their peak activity on this date. Under optimal dark-sky conditions, observers can expect to see up to 150 meteors per hour. However, the full moon occurring on December 15 may reduce visibility due to its brightness.
December 15: Full Moon
Known as the Full Cold Moon, December's full moon will occur on this date. It will be positioned in the constellation Gemini, illuminating the night sky and potentially impacting the visibility of fainter celestial events, such as the Geminid meteor shower.
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