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Mars chopper shatters records
The Ingenuity Mars helicopter which was designed as a technology demonstration for powered flight on another planet shattered its previous altitude record of 12 meters after reaching an altitude of 14 meters in the air last week. The performance of ingenuity has convinced scientists that it can be used in the sample return mission on Mars. Read more about it here.
Gamma-ray burst changes scientists’ understanding
Last week NASA captured a cosmic explosion from a galaxy 1 billion light-years away. This event was one of the most powerful explosions ever recorded. It has changed our understanding of gamma rays. They could help us understand the structure and expansion of the universe.
Japan to make refueling in space a reality
Astroscale Japan Inc and JAXA have started exploring concepts for refueling satellites in space.
Chinese methane-fueled rocket ready for launch
Unlike the other rockets, with are fueled by liquid hydrogen, China’s latest rocket Zhuque-2 is fueled completely by methane and liquid oxygen. This brings down the cost and size of the rocket. Zhuque-2 is at the launchpad and ready for its launch on December 14.
James Webb reveals the truth about nebula
The James Webb Telescope revealed a new image of the Southern Ring Nebula. The telescope revealed that the two stars in the nebula are almost the same size.
