Weekly space news - 6/Nov/2022

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ISRO satellite reenters earth’s atmosphere

This week ISRO’s RISAT-2 satellite made an uncontrolled reentry into the earth’s atmosphere. The 300 kg satellite landed in the Indian Ocean near Jakarta.

Falcon Heavy is back in action

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is back in action after 3 long years after completing the US Space Force’s USSF-44 mission. It is one of the most powerful rockets ever.

Comet provides hints of the early solar system.

Scientists at the University of Central Florida believe that comets could provide insight into the chemical composition of the early solar system. For more info: https://phys.org/news/2022-11-comets-insight-chemical-composition-early.html

The closest black hole to earth has been discovered

Astronomers using the Gemini North telescope found a new black hole closer to earth than any other. It is 10 times as big as our sun.

Third time’s a charm! Artemis gives it another shot

Previously postponed twice, NASA’s moon rocket plans to launch again. The rocket waits at the launchpad for its launch on November 14.