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NASA's Super Pressure Balloon Soars High from Wanaka!

NASA has successfully launched its super pressure balloon from Wānaka Airport, after several weeks of attempts. The impressive, stadium-sized balloon will orbit the Southern Hemisphere's mid-latitudes for over 100 days, collecting valuable data from 100km above the Earth. This mission is integral to understanding changes in the ionosphere, impacting communication and navigation systems. It's the sixth campaign in New Zealand since 2015, with a second balloon poised to launch soon to measure light and sound waves.

Apr 17

NASA's Super Pressure Balloon Soars High from Wanaka!

Juno Captures 'Dolphin' in Jupiter's Clouds!

NASA's Juno spacecraft has snapped a curious cloud formation on Jupiter resembling a dolphin swimming through the planet's stormy seas. This pareidolia phenomenon has sparked amusement and interest in Juno's ongoing mission to unearth the mysteries of Jupiter's atmosphere.

Feb 7

Juno Captures 'Dolphin' in Jupiter's Clouds!

NASA Seeks Commercial Partner for VIPER Moon Mission: A New Era of Space Exploration

NASA has announced an exciting opportunity for U.S. commercial partners to join the VIPER Moon rover mission through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). In a quest to search for water ice and gather invaluable scientific data on the Moon, NASA aims to collaborate with a commercial partner responsible for landing, integrating, and operating the VIPER rover, with proposals due by February 2025 and the final partnership decision in summer 2025.

Feb 4

NASA Seeks Commercial Partner for VIPER Moon Mission: A New Era of Space Exploration