Could Your Kidneys Handle a Trip to Mars?
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study highlights how space flight alters kidney function, showing structural changes and potential permanent damage due to microgravity and cosmic radiation and this poses risks for long-term space travel, such as missions to Mars.
China Successfully Launches New Satellite Group
TEHRAN (ANA)- China successfully launched the Tianhui 5-02 satellite group from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province.
Iran to Launch 2 New Satellites Developed by Private Sector
TEHRAN (ANA)- Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hassan Salariyeh announced that the country will launch two new satellites which have been designed and built by the private sector in the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20).
Astronomers Watch Supermassive Black Hole Turn On for First Time
TEHRAN (ANA)- Over the past four years, astronomers have been able to watch the supermassive black hole in SDSS1335+0728’s center go from dim and quiet to bright and active, the first time such a transition has been observed in real time.
NASA's Webb Space Telescope Finds Most Distant Known Galaxy
TEHRAN (ANA)- Astronomers using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have found what appears to be the most distant known galaxy, according to NASA.
Innovative NASA Solutions for Cleaning Up Space Debris Efficiently
TEHRAN (ANA)- New data analysis suggests that NASA and its partners might have discovered more cost-effective ways to tackle the growing issue of orbital debris than previously believed.
Astronomers Develop New Observation Technique to Mitigate Asteroid Risks
TEHRAN (ANA)- A collaborative research team from China and Ukraine has been monitoring near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) through regular observations to attain accurate positioning and precise orbit determination for those celestial bodies.
Hubble Captures Birth of Sun-like Star
TEHRAN (ANA)- NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a striking image of a trio of stars, including the variable star HP Tau, in a reflection nebula.
NASA's Supersonic X-59 Aircraft Passes Milestone Test for 1st Flight
TEHRAN (ANA)- The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) supersonic X-59 aircraft has completed a milestone review that will allow it to progress toward first flight, NASA said.
