NASA found a ‘zebra rock’ that is unlike anything else we’ve seen on Mars
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NASA found a ‘zebra rock’ that is unlike anything else we’ve seen on Mars

NASA Space Technology Published Sep 24th, 2024 8:56PM EDTImage: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASUNASA has captured evidence of yet another striking object on the Martian surface. This time, the object is a somewhat funky “zebra rock,” which appears to be unlike anything else we’ve found on the Red Planet thus far.What’s especially interesting about this rock, which NASA says was spotted by the Perseverance rover earlier this year, is the fact that it has a never-before-seen texture. Additionally, NASA scientists say that it appears to be igneous and/or created from a metamorphic process, which is likely responsible for the strips along the rock.NASA has dubbed the zebra rock “Freya Castle,” thanks to its unique appearance. It measures around eight inches (20 centimeters) across and is loose from the bedrock around it. This suggests that the rock originated somewhere else...
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Tropical Storm Helene delays SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronaut launch to Sept. 28
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Tropical Storm Helene delays SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronaut launch to Sept. 28

NASA Space Technology The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule that will fly the Crew-9 astronaut mission stand on the pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX posted this photo on X on Sept. 24, 2024.(Image credit: SpaceX)SpaceX's next astronaut mission has been delayed by a powerful storm.The company had been planning to launch the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 26).However, that target date has slipped by at least two days, thanks to a maelstrom named Helene. Helene is a tropical storm at the moment, but it's expected to slam into Florida's Gulf Coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane. Thus, NASA and SpaceX now aim to launch Crew-9 on Saturday (Sept. 28)...
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WATCH: El-Kanemi Warriors triumph in 7-goal NPFL thriller as Finidi George’s Rivers United stay unbeaten
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WATCH: El-Kanemi Warriors triumph in 7-goal NPFL thriller as Finidi George’s Rivers United stay unbeaten

NASA Space Technology El-Kanemi Warriors and Rivers United both secured away victories in an action-packed Matchday 3 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. In a thrilling encounter at the New Jos Stadium, El-Kanemi Warriors earned their first win of the season by defeating Nasarawa United 4-3 in a dramatic contest. Nasarawa United started strong, with Amas Yusuf netting twice in the opening 20 minutes to give the home side an early advantage.However, the visitors responded swiftly as Nasiru Salihu fired back with two quick goals to level the score.Contd.#NPFL25 pic.twitter.com/KwAjkdFKnB— NPFLLive (@NPFL_Live) September 21, 2024Just before halftime, Alamin Umar put El-Kanemi Warriors ahead, sending them into the break with a 3-2 lead. The second half saw more drama as Yusuf completed his hat trick for Nasarawa United, equalising once again.But...
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NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech
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NASA invites public to design Artemis moon mission navigation tech

NASA Space Technology The Lunar Navigation Challenge, which officially opened on Sept. 4, invites the public to submit ideas for tech that astronauts will need to use on the moon during future Artemis missions.(Image credit: Freelancer)NASA is seeking the public's help for innovative solutions to help Artemis astronauts navigate in and around the lunar south pole.The Artemis program aims to land humans on the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions managed to achieve the feat over 50 years ago. Astronauts will land near the lunar south pole, where permanently shadowed regions may contain areas of water ice that could be accessed to support future missions to Mars.The Lunar Navigation Challenge, which officially opened on Sept. 4seeks ideas for a low-tech backup navigational device astronauts can use to find their way across the...
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