Astronomy
Scientists Develop Research Platform for Artificial Sun
TEHRAN (ANA)- A linear plasma generator has reached the design specifications, making China the second country in the world, after the Netherlands, to develop such a high-flux plasma generator, the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science under the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced.
Shenzhou-19 Crew Set for Second Extravehicular Activities
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Shenzhou-19 crew members on board China's space station will conduct their second extravehicular activities (EVAs) within the next few days, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Sunday.
A Stellar Explosion 650 Million Light-Years Away Captured by Hubble
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Hubble Space Telescope captures the mesmerizing galaxy LEDA 22057, home to a recent supernova explosion, SN 2024PI.
Astronomers Find Smallest Asteroids Ever Detected in Main Belt
TEHRAN (ANA)- Astronomers have found a way to spot the smallest, 'decameter,' asteroids within the main asteroid belt.
China's Observatories Capture Rare Images of Falling Near-Earth Asteroid
TEHRAN (ANA)- Several observatories in China have captured rare images of a falling near-Earth asteroid, formally designated as 2024 XA1.
China's New-Generation Long March Rockets to Facilitate Manned Lunar, Mars Missions
TEHRAN (ANA)- China's new-generation manned launch vehicle, the Long March-10 carrier rocket, will enhance the country's lunar transfer orbit payload capacity from 8.2 tons to 27 tons, according to Long Lehao, a rocket designer at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT).
NASA’s X-Ray Explorer Unveils Black Hole’s Hidden Layers
TEHRAN (ANA)- NASA’s IXPE mission has provided new insights into black holes’ coronae, revealing their shape and enhancing our understanding of their structure.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Returns to Earth
TEHRAN (ANA)- NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts returned to Earth, completing a seven-month science mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Revolutionary Metal-Fueled Rockets Promise Infinite Space Journeys
TEHRAN (ANA)- Astro engineers at the University of Southampton are developing a groundbreaking propulsion system capable of using any metal as fuel, potentially enabling space exploration to continue indefinitely without the need to return to Earth for refueling.
China Launches 1st Reusable, Returnable Test Satellite
TEHRAN (ANA)- China sent its first reusable and returnable test satellite, the Shijian-19, into space, using a Long March-2D rocket for the launch.
