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Hera Probe Launch, Mars Climate Clues, and Steamworld Exoplanet

8 ott 2024 · 6 min. 55 sec.
Hera Probe Launch, Mars Climate Clues, and Steamworld Exoplanet
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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E174 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm Anna, your host, and today we're diving into an...

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E174
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm Anna, your host, and today we're diving into an exciting array of cosmic stories. From asteroid missions to groundbreaking discoveries, we've got you covered.
Highlights:
- Europe's Hera Probe Launch: In a significant stride for planetary defense, the Hera probe has successfully launched to examine the aftermath of NASA's DART mission on the Dimorphos asteroid. Despite weather challenges, the mission is on track to provide crucial data on kinetic impact as a planetary defense strategy, with a destination reach set for late 2026.
- Taurid Swarm Asteroid Study: New research from the Zwicky Transient Facility Telescope has eased fears regarding the Taurid Swarm's potential threat to Earth. Findings suggest only a few large asteroids are present, reducing the perceived risk of a major impact event, while offering insights into the fragmentation of space debris over time.
- Mars Ancient Climate Insights: NASA's Curiosity rover reveals new data from Gale Crater, shedding light on Mars' climate history. The study of carbonate minerals suggests a past with transient water presence, offering a deeper understanding of Mars' transformation from a potentially habitable environment to its current state.
- Steamy Exoplanet Discovery: The James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled a water-rich atmosphere on exoplanet GJ 9827 D, located 98 light-years away. This marks the first detection of a non-hydrogen-dominated atmosphere on an exoplanet, hinting at the potential for more Earth-like worlds.
- Primordial Black Holes Hunt: Innovative methods are being proposed to detect elusive primordial black holes, believed to have formed shortly after the Big Bang. Researchers suggest looking for hollow structures in planetoids and using metal plates as detectors to trace these cosmic relics, pushing the boundaries of cosmological exploration.
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