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April 2, 2023

Webb’s Coronagraphs and their Role in Infrared Exoplanet Detection

The James Webb Space Telescope of NASA plays an important role in identifying exoplanets, notably in the infrared spectrum. Exoplanets circling other stars can be difficult to find directly, which is a very difficult task. However, Webb has coronagraphic modes for its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), which can handle this difficult task.… Read the rest

February 18, 2023

Astronauts on the space station may have to stay for up to a year due to Soyuz leaks, according to reports

Soyuz leaks raise the possibility of a lengthier stay for astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS). The Russian-built Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft was carrying three people before experiencing a significant coolant leak last year. These people were cosmonauts Dmitri Petelin and Sergey Prokopyev as well as Frank Rubio, a NASA astronaut. … Read the rest