Tag: atmosphere
Scientists Detect Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet in Habitable Zone
Astronomers have identified an atmosphere on a rocky planet within its star’s habitable zone, marking a major step in the search for extraterrestrial life.
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SpaceX Decommissions 260 Starlink Satellites by Atmospheric Burn-Up in Six Months
SpaceX confirmed that it deorbited 260 Starlink satellites between December 2025 and May 2026 by allowing them to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.
Read MoreJames Webb Telescope Uncovers Cause of Unusual Pink Hue on Exoplanet GJ504b
The James Webb Telescope identified salty clouds as the source of the unusual pink color of exoplanet GJ504b, located 57 light-years away.
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James Webb Telescope Reveals Atmospheric Asymmetry on Ultra-Hot Jupiter with Ruby and Sapphire Rain
James Webb Space Telescope unveils atmospheric details of ultra-hot Jupiter WASP-121b, including asymmetric weather and rains of rubies and sapphires.
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NASA Officially Ends MAVEN Mars Orbiter Mission After Mysterious Loss of Contact
NASA concludes the MAVEN mission after losing contact with the Mars orbiter following a sudden onboard failure.
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James Webb Telescope Captures Morning ‘Sand’ Clouds on Hot Jupiter WASP-94Ab
NASA’s James Webb Telescope observed daily weather cycles on hot Jupiter WASP-94Ab, revealing morning silicate clouds that clear by evening.
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European Project Develops Satellite Engines Harnessing Earth’s Atmospheric Gases for Extended Missions
A European satellite initiative aims to extend low Earth orbit missions by using engines that extract working gas directly from the atmosphere.
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NASA’s Van Allen Probe A Set for Uncontrolled Reentry to Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA’s 600-kg Van Allen Probe A is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in the coming hours with minimal risk to people or property.
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James Webb Telescope Produces First 3D Map of Uranus’s Auroras Extending to Equator
The James Webb Space Telescope has created the first three-dimensional map of auroras on Uranus, revealing activity even near its equator.
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