Bennu, the Asteroid's Journey
On September 11, 1999, Bennu was found by Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) as part of a Near-Earth asteroid survey. The asteroid was identified as a near-Earth asteroid and given the provisional name 1999 RQ36. On September 23, 1999, as Bennu approached Earth closely, Arecibo Observatory and the Goldstone Deep Space Network conducted comprehensive radar imaging observations of Bennu.
In 2012, the University of Arizona, The Planetary Society, and the LINEAR Project held a "Name that Asteroid!" contest that attracted over 8,000 student entries from many nations, with the winning name being Bennu.
Its characteristics will bear mythological bird and bird-like creature names.
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From an Astronaut's Perspective: Down to Earth NASA+
You will go to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts to experience firsthand the transformative impact of an orbital viewpoint.
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NASA Explorers : Bennu
Bennu is a carbon-rich asteroid that is about one-third of a mile (half a kilometer) wide at its equator.
An ancient relic of our solar system’s early days, asteroid Bennu has seen more than 4.5 billion years of history. Scientists think that within 10 million years of our solar system’s formation, Bennu’s present-day composition was already established.
Bennu likely broke off from a much larger carbon-rich asteroid about 700 million to 2 billion years ago. It likely formed in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and has drifted much closer to Earth since then. Because its materials are so old, Bennu may contain organic molecules similar to those that could have been involved with the start of life on Earth.
Bennu’s average orbital distance from the Sun is about 105 million miles (168 million kilometers), which is only slightly farther than Earth’s average orbital distance of 93 million miles.​
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NASA Landing on Mars Best Video
With Artemis missions, NASA is set to achieve several remarkable milestones in space exploration. Not only will they land the first woman on the Moon, but also the first person of color. This groundbreaking mission aims to utilize innovative technologies that will enable astronauts to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. Furthermore, NASA plans to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, collaborating with commercial and international partners. This presence will serve as a stepping stone towards the ultimate goal of sending astronauts to Mars.
The Artemis program holds great promise for the future of space exploration. It represents a significant shift in NASA's focus, with a renewed emphasis on diversity and inclusivity. By sending the first woman and first person of color to the Moon, NASA aims to inspire and encourage underrepresented communities to pursue careers in STEM fields. This mission will not only break barriers but also pave the way for a more diverse and inclusive future in space exploration.
To achieve these ambitious goals, NASA is heavily relying on cutting-edge technologies. The Artemis missions will leverage innovative spacecraft, such as the Orion crew vehicle and the lunar Gateway, to transport astronauts to and from the Moon. The Orion crew vehicle will serve as the primary means of transportation for astronauts, ensuring their safe journey to the lunar surface and back. The lunar Gateway, on the other hand, will act as a staging area
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Farther and Faster NASA’s Journey to the Moon with Artemis
With Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. We will collaborate with commercial and international partners and establish the first long-term presence on the Moon. Then, we will use what we learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars.
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The Year of Pluto - Closer to the Edge of the Solar System
New Horizons is the first mission to the Kuiper Belt, a vast region of icy bodies and mysterious small objects orbiting Neptune. This region is also known as the "third" region of the solar system, beyond the inner rocky planets and outer gas giants. The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland designed, built and operated the New Horizons spacecraft and manages the mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. "Year of Pluto - NASA New Horizons" is a one-hour documentary that delves into the hard science and explains how this mission was accomplished and why it is important. Doctoral interviews with James Green, John Spencer, Fran Bagnall, Mark Showalter and others show how New Horizons will answer many of the questions. New Horizons is part of the New Frontiers program, managed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Lunar Volcano
Volcanism on the Moon is represented by the presence of volcanoes, pyroclastic deposits and vast lava plains on the lunar surface. The volcanoes are typically in the form of small domes and cones that form large volcanic complexes and isolated edifices. Calderas, large-scale collapse features generally formed late in a volcanic eruptive episode, are exceptionally rare on the Moon. Lunar pyroclastic deposits are the result of lava fountain eruptions from volatile-laden basaltic magmas rapidly ascending from deep mantle sources and erupting as a spray of magma, forming tiny glass beads. However, pyroclastic deposits formed by less common non-basaltic explosive eruptions are also thought to exist on the Moon. Lunar lava plains cover large swaths of the Moon's surface and consist mainly of voluminous basaltic flows. They contain a number of volcanic features related to the cooling of lava, including lava tubes, rilles and wrinkle ridges.
The Moon has been volcanically active throughout much of its history, with the first volcanic eruptions having occurred about 4.2 billion years ago. Volcanism was most intense between 3.8 and 3 billion years ago, during which time much of the lunar lava plains were created. This activity was originally thought to have petered out about 1 billion years ago, but more recent evidence suggests that smaller-scale volcanism may have occurred in the last 50 million years. Today, the Moon has no active volcanoes even though a significant amount of magma may persist under the lunar surface.
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Kawasaki Z650RS 2024 : Retro style and Modern Sports
Retro style with modern Sports. The Kawasaki Z 650 RS combines Retro style with modern Sports technology. Distinctive styling notes like a classic round LED headlight, needle instrumentation, 70’s influenced bodywork and colours, plus a twin-cylinder engine, create a stunning neo-retro segment reference point. The Kawasaki Z 650 RS is destined to impress all riders with its lovingly distilled spirit of Retrovolution.2024 Kawasaki Z650RS Retro style with modern Sports
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