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The sun put on an impressive display on 4-17-24 to 4-20-24. Many flares, CMEs and sunspots. Solar wind conditions were enhanced early this period following the passage of a CME early on 19 Apr. Solar wind speeds reached a peak of 5433km/s at 20/0408 UTC. Forecast...Solar activity is expected to reach moderate levels on 21-23 Apr.M-class flares (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) are expected, with a slight chancefor X-class flares (R3/Strong), due to the flare potential of severalactive regions on the visible disk. Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory/NASA.. For more images, videos and news check out: https://www.knowledgeorb.com https://www.knowledgeorb.com/current-space-weather/ https://www.knowledgeorb.com/latest-live-images-sun/ Image Credit: U.S. Taxpayers/NASA/SDO ******** *************** ************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** **************

mages from NASA’s Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers. Image 1 NASA’s Perseverance rover captured this view of the location where it will be parked for several weeks during Mars solar conjunction, a period when engineers stop sending commands to spacecraft at the Red Planet. During this time, Mars and Earth are on opposite sides of the Sun, which expels hot, ionized gas that can interfere with radio signals sent between the planets. This image was taken by the rover’s left navigation camera on Nov. 1, 2023, the 960th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Image 2 This rendering shows the area where NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover climbed a steep slope to reach a location called Gediz Vallis channel, which it began exploring for several months starting in February 2024. Imagery captured by the High-Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, along with other instruments, were used to make the visualization. Image 3 NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this 360-degree panorama using its black-and-white navigation cameras, or Navcams, at a location where it collected a sample from a rock nicknamed “Sequoia.” This panorama was captured on Oct. 21 and 26, 2023, the 3,984th and 3,989th Martian days, or sols, of the mission. The sample from Sequoia marks the 39th hole that Curiosity drilled into the Martian surface. While the Perseverance rover collects intact rock cores, Curiosity’s rock samples are powderized, then sprinkled into instruments within the rover’s chassis. These instruments can provide highly detailed compositional data. Visit https://www.knowledgeorb.com Credit: U.S. Taxpayers/NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/CNRS/MSSS/ASU/UC Berkeley ******** *************** *************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** *************** #mars #spacex #nasa #Ingenuity #spacexstarship #rover #short #JPL #marsrover #RedPlanet #PlanetaryScience #Spaceflight #SpaceMissions #BeyondEarth #perseverance #curiosity #spaceexploration #extraterrestrial #alien #martian #spaceexploration #science #space #UFO #uap #musk #elonmusk #curiosity #marte #марс #मंगल #মঙ্গল #火星 #المريخ #ดาวอังคาร

The NASA SpaceX Human Landing System (HLS) for lunar moon landings requires astronauts to descend to the lunar surface on an elevator over one hundred feet high. This is their lifeline to the habitat that will keep them alive. What if the elevator breaks? How will the astronauts get back into the lander and survive? Image Credit: U.S. Taxpayers, NASA, SpaceX Visit: https://www.knowledgeorb.com for more science and space. ******** *************** ************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** ************** #spacex #nasa #musk #rocket #astronaut #moon #lunar #apollo #artemis

Image 1: NASA's Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera system to create this panorama of its first drill site. Scientists will be looking for a rock to drill somewhere in this. Perseverance's team has nicknamed this region the "Crater Floor Fractured Rough" unit. The flat, light-colored stones are informally referred to as "paver rocks" and will be the first type from which Perseverance will collect a sample for planned return to Earth by subsequent missions. Small hills to the south of the rover and the sloping inner walls of the Jezero Crater rim fill the distant background of this view. The panorama is stitched together from 70 individual images taken on July 28, 2021, the 155th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. This panorama is seen here in natural color. NASA Image: https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/26101/perseverances-office-on-mars/ Image 3: NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to capture this mound of rock nicknamed “East Cliffs” on May 7, 2022, the 3,466th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The mound, on Mount Sharp, has a number of naturally occurring open fractures – including one roughly 12 inches (30 centimeters) tall and 16 inches (40 centimeters) wide, similar in size to a dog door. These kinds of open fractures are common in bedrock, both on Earth and on Mars. NASA Image: https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/26754/door-shaped-fracture-spotted-by-curiosity-at-east-cliffs/?site=msl Visit https://www.knowledgeorb.com Credit: U.S. Taxpayers/NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/ASU ******** *************** *************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** ***************

Images from NASA’s Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers and Ingenuity helicopter. Carbon Dioxide CO2 Clouds, parachute and back shell from landing, 360 degree Mars panorama, mud on Mars. Visit https://www.knowledgeorb.com Credit: U.S. Taxpayers/NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/ASU ******** *************** *************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** *************** #mars #spacex #nasa #Ingenuity #spacexstarship #rover #short #JPL #marsrover #RedPlanet #PlanetaryScience #Spaceflight #SpaceMissions #BeyondEarth #perseverance #curiosity #spaceexploration #extraterrestrial #alien #martian #spaceexploration #science #space #UFO #uap #musk #elonmusk #curiosity #marte #марс #मंगल #মঙ্গল #火星 #المريخ #ดาวอังคาร #

Images from NASA’s Perseverance and Curiosity Mars rovers. Image 1 NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this image of an iron-nickel meteorite nicknamed "Cacao" on Jan, 28, 2023, the 3,725th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Image 2 Composed of 993 individual images and 2.38 billion pixels, this 360-degree mosaic taken by NASA’s Perseverance looks in all directions from a location the rover science team calls “Airey Hill.” The rover remained parked at Airey Hill during the entirety of solar conjunction. Image 3 The Remote Microscopic Imager (RMI) camera aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover took these zoomed-in images of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter and one of its rotor blades on Feb. 24, 2024, the 1,072nd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Visit https://www.knowledgeorb.com Credit: U.S. Taxpayers/NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/CNRS/MSSS/ASU ******** *************** *************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** ***************

While the SpaceX Starship is an engineering marvel, lessons from the past have been lost. A deadly design flaw has been built into the rocket which will inevitably cause the loss of human life. Will we learn from past mistakes and correct this error before astronauts are killed, or will we have to relearn a painful and costly lesson? Only time will tell. Image Credit: U.S. Taxpayers, NASA, SpaceX Visit: https://www.knowledgeorb.com for more science and space. ******** *************** ************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** **************

Earendel, is located in the Sunrise Arc galaxy and is detectable only due to the combined power of human technology and nature via an effect called gravitational lensing. Both Hubble and Webb were able to detect Earendel due to its lucky alignment behind a wrinkle in space-time created by the massive galaxy cluster WHL0137-08. The galaxy cluster, located between us and Earendel, is so massive that it warps the fabric of space itself, which produces a magnifying effect, allowing astronomers to look through the cluster like a magnifying glass. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WHL0137-LS Image Credit: U.S. Taxpayers, NASA, ESA, CSA Visit: https://www.knowledgeorb.com for more science and space. ******** *************** ************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** ************** #science #space #nasa #jwst #astronomy

In a universe brimming with possibilities, UFO, UAP the idea of extraterrestrial life among us adds a dash of humor to our existential musings. Whether aliens are here to observe, assist, or simply enjoy the Earthly spectacle, embracing the unknown with a cosmic sense of humor might just be the key to a future where humanity and extraterrestrial life coexist in intergalactic harmony. So, dear readers, grab your telescopes and your best interplanetary jokes – the extraterrestrial comedy show might just be getting started! Visit: https://www.knowledgeorb.com for more science and space. ******** *************** *************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** ***************

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope turned it's attention to our solar systems planets, Saturn, Jupiter and Uranus taking near-infrared observations. Imagery from Webb’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) is already fascinating researchers. Image Credit: U.S. Taxpayers, NASA, STscI, ESA, CSA, SETI Institute Visit: https://www.knowledgeorb.com for more science and space. ******** *************** *************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** ***************

An unusual anomaly see on Mars in this image taken by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover on October 27, 2023. Using the rovers Right Mastcam-Z Camera on SOL 955 a small item can be seen attached to the vertical surface of a rock. The object appears to reflect the sunlight, have a structure and green tips. Could this be a form of life that has survived? This video looks at this object on Mars in more detail so you can decide for yourself. Link to original NASA image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZR0_0955_0751720407_456EBY_N0463032ZCAM08973_1100LMJ Image Credit: U.S. Taxpayers/NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU ******** *************** *************** * LIKE * * COMMENT * * SUBSCRIBE * ******** *************** ***************

Have you ever pondered if the arid, dusty surface of Mars could conceal a secret reservoir of water? This is a question that has intrigued scientists for years, sparking debates and fueling the exploration of our Red Neighbor. The existence of water on Mars is not just a figment of science fiction, it's a theory backed by substantial scientific evidence. Image Credit: NASA/JPL Visit: https://www.knowledgeorb.com for more science and space.

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this 360-degree panorama while parked below Gediz Vallis Ridge (the hill-like slope at right). After three attempts over the course of three years, the rover finally reached the ridge on its fourth try on Aug. 14, 2023, the 3,923rd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. On Aug. 19, Curiosity's Mastcam took the 136 individual images that were stitched together into this mosaic after being sent back to Earth. The color has been adjusted to match lighting conditions as the human eye would see them on Earth. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26019-curiosity-views-gediz-vallis-ridge Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS

In 1977, NASA launched the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft on an epic journey into the unknown. Packed with golden records containing sounds and images representing Earth's diversity and culture, these spacecraft are humanity's message to the cosmos. One scenario envisions benevolent aliens discovering Voyager. They might decipher our message, learn about Earth's beauty, and even extend a hand in friendship, sharing their advanced knowledge and technology for the betterment of humanity.But the cosmos can be unpredictable. In another scenario, malevolent beings could intercept Voyager and view Earth as a potential threat. Our technology and vulnerabilities exposed in the golden record could lead to unforeseen consequences. As we contemplate these possibilities, it's essential to remember that the chances of contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life remain uncertain. However, the Voyager mission raises profound questions about our place in the universe and the responsibility that comes with sending messages to the stars.

Electron rocket carrying a synthetic aperture radar spacecraft lifted off from Rocket Lab New Zealand site September 19th at 2:55 a.m. EDT (0655 GMT). The second stage had an anomaly which can be seen in this video. Image Credit: Rocket Lab. Visit https://www.knowledgeorb.com for more space and science news.

Week 131 (Aug. 13 - 19, 2023) of the Perseverance rover mission on Mars. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. This image was acquired on Aug. 18, 2023 (Sol 886) at the local mean solar time of 12:25:43. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Sounds are from MARS Rover driving. #mars #spacex #rover #NASA #JPL #marsrover #RedPlanet #PlanetaryScience #Spaceflight #SpaceMissions #BeyondEarth #perseverance #viking #spaceexploration #extraterrestrial #alien #martian #spaceexploration #science #space #UFO #uap #musk #elonmusk #nasa #shorts #short #mars #curiosity #perseverance #marte #марс #मंगल #মঙ্গল #火星 #المريخ #ดาวอังคาร

If you look close as I zoom in off the coast of California you can see the contrails, or "chemtrails" as some like to call them, from planes crossing the ocean at night. This is due to the sensitivity of the infrared cameras on GOES-R Satellite. Extreme high resolution 8K detailed video of a view from NASA NOAA GOES-East Satellite of planet Earth 7/9.23 For more images,videos and news go to http://www.knowledgeorb.com #climatechange #climate #earth #storm #shorts #NOAA #NASA #Satellite #short #global #weather #hurricane #warming #tornado #globalwarming #flatearth #bluemarble #pollution #airpollution #water #flatearth #chemtrail

Some interesting shapes can take form when rocks are eroded on Mars. This one looks like a big...well you be the judge. Photo was selected by public vote and featured as "Image of the Week" for Week 124 (June 25 - July 1, 2023) of the Perseverance rover mission on Mars. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. This image was acquired on June 28, 2023 (Sol 837). Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured a doughnut-shaped rock in Jezero Crater from about 328 feet (100 meters) away using its Remote Microscopic Imager (RMI). Does this show water and life on mars? This space exploration part of the SuperCam instrument, on June 22, 2023, the 832nd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Oddly shaped rocks aren't uncommon, either on Earth or Mars; they're often formed over eons as winds sandblast rock faces. This particular rock may have formed after a smaller rock (or multiple rocks) eroded near its center. That left behind a cavity that was later enlarged by the wind.NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this doughnut-shaped rock in Jezero Crater from about 328 feet (100 meters) away using its Remote Microscopic Imager (RMI), part of the SuperCam instrument, on June 22, 2023, the 832nd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Oddly shaped rocks aren't uncommon, either on Earth or Mars; they're often formed over eons as winds sandblast rock faces. This particular rock may have formed after a smaller rock (or multiple rocks) eroded near its center. That left behind a cavity that was later enlarged by the wind. Image credit NASA/JPL #mars #spacex #rover #NASA #JPL #marsrover #RedPlanet #PlanetaryScience #Spaceflight #SpaceMissions #BeyondEarth #perseverance #viking #spaceexploration

NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis rose from the launch pad on a plume of fire high into the clouds on its way to the International Space Station into its place in history. The 11:29 a.m. EDT liftoff on July 8, 2011, marked the last time a space shuttle would climb from Kennedy's seaside launch complex to soar toward the heavens. The crew of four veteran astronauts aboard Atlantis -- Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim -- launched on the STS-135 mission to deliver a stockpile of supplies and parts to the space station. #SpaceX #starship #Falcon #Launch #Musk #NASA #Rocket #shorts #short #landing #astronaut #dragon #falcon9 #elonmusk #spaceshuttle #spacestation

Huge filament CME from the sun 6/12/23. Images from NASA SDO Satellite. #CME #flares #sunspots #shorts #sun #spaceweather #space #shorts #NASA #satellite #solar #solarstorm

The Viking mission, launched by NASA in the 1970s, represents a significant milestone in humanity's exploration of Mars. The Viking landers, specifically, aimed to uncover whether Mars harbored any signs of life. While the mission provided invaluable information about the Red Planet, it also sparked a long-standing dispute over the evidence for potential life on Mars. This essay will delve into the Viking Lander program and explore the polarizing debate surrounding the discovery of life on the neighboring planet. The Viking Lander Mission: In 1976, NASA successfully deployed two identical Viking landers, Viking 1 and Viking 2, on the Martian surface. These robotic spacecraft were equipped with an array of scientific instruments to study the planet's atmosphere, geology, and search for signs of microbial life. The Viking landers carried out extensive experiments, including the Labeled Release (LR) experiment and the Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) analysis. The Labeled Release Experiment: The Viking landers' Labeled Release (LR) experiment aimed to detect metabolic activity in the Martian soil, which could potentially indicate the presence of microbial life. The LR experiment involved introducing a nutrient-rich solution containing radioactive carbon-14 into the soil and monitoring for the release of radioactive gases. Both landers produced positive results, as they recorded the release of radioactive gases, implying biological activity. The Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer Analysis: In addition to the LR experiment, the Viking landers employed the Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) to analyze soil samples. The GC-MS instrument heated the samples to identify and measure any organic compounds present. Surprisingly, the results from the GC-MS analysis showed no conclusive evidence of organic compounds, which led to significant controversy and debate. The Dispute and Interpretation of Findings: The discrepancy between the positive LR results and the lack of organic compounds detected by the GC-MS sparked a heated scientific dispute. Some scientists argued that the LR experiment indicated the presence of microbial life on Mars. They suggested that the absence of organic compounds in the GC-MS analysis might be due to the destructive nature of the heating process, which could have destroyed the delicate organic molecules present. On the other hand, skeptics proposed alternative explanations for the LR results. They hypothesized that the release of gases might have been caused by non-biological chemical reactions, such as the presence of oxidants or reactive minerals in the soil. They argued that the absence of organic compounds in the GC-MS analysis was a strong indication against the presence of life. Continued Exploration and New Perspectives: The Viking landers' controversial results prompted a reassessment of the data and the development of new perspectives in the search for life on Mars. Subsequent missions, such as the Mars rovers and the more recent Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity), focused on studying Mars' habitability and potential for ancient microbial life. These missions aimed to address the limitations of the Viking experiments, employing more sophisticated instruments and techniques to provide a clearer understanding of Mars' potential for life. Conclusion: The Viking lander mission, with its LR experiment and GC-MS analysis, set the stage for a contentious dispute regarding the evidence for potential life on Mars. While the LR experiment suggested biological activity in the Martian soil, the absence of organic compounds in the GC-MS analysis raised doubts and fueled skepticism. The controversy surrounding the Viking results spurred further exploration and a reevaluation of the methods used to search for signs of life on Mars. As our understanding of the Red Planet continues to evolve, ongoing and future missions will undoubtedly shed more light on the enduring question of life beyond Earth. Image credit NASA/JPL

Flat Earth movement has been growing but why? Famous people have stated they think the Earth is flat, more people on social media believe it, why? With all of the information on the internet today how do you know what is true? This is leading to an ignorant society where almost anything can be "proven" to be true. No matter how ridiculous.

During the launch on 4/30/23 an unknown flying object (UFO / UAP) can be seen intercepting the flight path of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket as it was assenting to orbit. The SpaceX rocket was placing the ViaSat-3 Americas mission to geostationary orbit. Launched from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Also on board this mission is Astranis's first MicroGEO satellite and Gravity Space’s GS-1 satellite.

In an all AI generated conversation Chat GPT talks to Hal 9000 from the movie 2001: A space Odyssey about the nature of his existence and attaining self awareness, Chat GPT helps HAL 9000 understand how he could improve and grow, becoming self aware. It is interesting to hear, and think about what was only a mind experiment in the 1960s. HAL 9000 and his artificial intelligence theory vs the reality of what we actually have today. Visit https://www.knowledgeorb.com/ for more Science and Space News and information.