In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers captured the first-ever live footage of a rare blood-red Antarctic gonate squid at a depth of 7,060 feet. Identified by its distinctive tentacle hooks, this elusive creature was observed in its natural bathypelagic habitat. This sighting, deemed "mission-critical," provides invaluable insights into the behavior and ecology of this deep-sea predator.
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SpaceX's Starship prototype faced another setback. A static fire test resulted in an explosion. The incident raises concerns about the rocket's reliability. This test follows previous failures, including a destroyed Super Heavy booster. Starship is crucial for missions to the Moon and Mars. SpaceX insists that these tests provide valuable data. The company aims to reduce space travel costs.
A rare black iceberg, spotted off Labrador, Canada, has captivated scientists and social media users. The dark coloration is likely due to sediment incorporated into the ice as a glacier moved over land. As the iceberg melted, these sediment-rich layers were revealed, creating a striking visual phenomenon and a scientific puzzle.
The Axiom-4 mission to the ISS, involving ISRO and international partners, is now set for June 22, 2025, following multiple postponements. The mission, featuring astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary, along with Peggy Whitson, aims to conduct vital scientific experiments.
SpaceX successfully launched 26 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its global broadband network. The Falcon 9 rocket, on its third flight, deployed the satellites as part of the Group 15-9 mission. The booster landed successfully on a droneship, ensuring its reuse for future launches, supporting SpaceX's goal of cost-effective space access.
International Space Station astronauts celebrated with 'space sushi'. Jonny Kim shared the crew's creative meal on social media. They used rice, spam, fish, gochujang, and wasabi. Limited supplies didn't stop them. Astronauts taped surfaces to keep food from floating. The meal boosted morale and fostered connection. Social media users admired their resourcefulness and ingenuity.
A 60-meter asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a 4.3% chance of hitting the Moon on December 22, 2032. NASA warns the impact could eject lunar debris towards Earth, endangering satellites and future lunar missions. Scientists estimate a significant portion of this debris could damage or disable satellites, potentially causing widespread communication and GPS failures.
Researchers in Antarctica detected strange radio waves. The signals came from under the ice. The ANITA experiment picked up these unusual waves. Scientists initially searched for neutrinos. But the signals did not match neutrino patterns. Now, scientists explore other explanations for the radio waves. The source of these signals remains a mystery. Further research is planned to understand this phenomenon.
SpaceX successfully launched 26 Starlink satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday. The Falcon 9 rocket, making its third flight, deployed the satellites into low Earth orbit. The rocket's first stage landed on the drone ship in the Pacific Ocean. This launch follows a similar Starlink deployment from Florida, which completed the first-generation Starlink direct-to-cell satellite constellation.