Atmosphere

Planet 55 Cancri e: Researchers Shocked by Stunning Discovery of Atmosphere on Molten Rock Super-Earth

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Washington – Scientists have discovered a rocky exoplanet with an atmosphere, marking a significant milestone in the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system. This “super-Earth” is larger than our planet but smaller than Neptune, with a surface covered in molten rock that rules out any possibility of supporting life. The planet, known as 55 Cancri e or Janssen, orbits close to a star similar to our sun, completing an orbit every 18 hours. …

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**Webb Space Telescope:** New Evidence of Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet Unveiled

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Pasadena, California – Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have identified atmospheric gases on 55 Cancri e, a super-hot, rocky exoplanet located 41 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer. This discovery represents a significant breakthrough in exoplanet characterization, shedding light on the existence of a rocky planet atmosphere outside our solar system. Renyu Hu from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena led the study published in Nature, highlighting how Webb is revolutionizing …

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Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia: Rabbi Urges Jewish Students to Return Home Amid Tense Atmosphere

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New York City, New York – Amid pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University’s campus in Upper Manhattan, a rabbi associated with an Orthodox Jewish group recommended Jewish students to return home and remain there for safety. The tense atmosphere and accusations of physical intimidation have led to denouncements of antisemitism by top officials such as the White House, New York’s governor, and the mayor of New York City. Rabbi Elie Buechler, affiliated with Columbia University’s Orthodox …

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Satellite Death: Dead European Satellite Plummets Towards Fiery Earth Atmosphere, Captured by HEO Robotics

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MELBOURNE, Australia – A commercial imaging company captured spectacular images of a dead satellite hurtling towards Earth’s atmosphere. On February 14, 2024, HEO Robotics was able to photograph the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ERS-2 Earth observation satellite as it made its fiery descent. Launched in 1995, the ERS-2 spent 16 years observing the planet from space until its mission concluded in 2011. On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the satellite is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere, …

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Satellite ERS-2 Predicted to Re-Enter Earth’s Atmosphere Wednesday – Live Updates and FAQ Inside!

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The European Space Agency’s defunct satellite, ERS-2, is set to make its return to Earth this week after 16 years in space, predicted to re-enter the atmosphere on Wednesday around 10 a.m. ET. Launched in 1995, the satellite was initially intended for a three-year mission but surpassed expectations, remaining operational until 2011, supporting over 5,000 projects and providing critical data on polar ice, sea levels, and atmospheric conditions. After completing its final mission, the ESA …

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New NASA PACE Satellite to Revolutionize Understanding of Earth’s Oceans and Atmosphere

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA has successfully launched a revolutionary new satellite called PACE, short for Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The satellite is set to provide an unprecedented look at Earth’s microscopic marine life and tiny atmospheric particles. The mission of the PACE satellite is to shed light on the role of aerosols and clouds, as well as phytoplankton …

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SpaceX’s PACE Mission: Liftoff Set for Tuesday – Game-Changing NASA Ocean and Atmosphere Observation!

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida – SpaceX is preparing for the launch of its second NASA mission of 2024, set to take place on Tuesday morning. The Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Earth-observing spacecraft PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem), which aims to vastly increase our understanding of the oceans and atmosphere. After the completion of a Launch Readiness Review on Sunday, teams from NASA, SpaceX, and Space Launch Delta 45 are targeting a 1:33 a.m. …

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