Weekly space news - 25/Sep/22

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James Webb telescope damaged in space

The James Webb telescope got damaged in space this week due to space debris. A mechanism that acts as a grating wheel that allows scientists to select between short, medium, and longer wavelengths when making observations got damaged.

NASA detects impact sounds of space rocks on Mars

NASA’s Insight lander detected impact sounds of four space rocks that crashed on mars in 2020 and 2021.

NASA releases blueprints for sustainable life in space.

NASA released blueprints for sustainable life in space this week. This is important as NASA plans to land humans on the moon in 2024.

UAE plans to launch its first-ever lunar rover in November

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch its first-ever lunar rover to the moon. This mission has been planned for November. It will be launched on a Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket.

ISRO tests new motor which could help in future missions.

ISRO successfully tested a new hybrid motor that could power future rockets this Tuesday in Tamil Nadu.