NASA to launch Israel's first space telescope

NASA is set to launch a special satellite mission that will unlock the secrets of short-duration events in the universe. The Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT), developed by the Israeli Space Agency, is an ultraviolet observatory that boasts a wide field of view and will help shed light on some of the most powerful and mysterious cosmic events. ULTRASAT will primarily focus on the study of supernova explosions and mergers of neutron stars - two of the most powerful events in the cosmos. With its large field of view, the observatory will be able to capture the entire sky with detailed data on ultraviolet light, allowing astronomers to examine these transient events. The mission will allow scientists to understand more about high energy astrophysical phenomena by studying high-energy radiation from sources such as gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and neutron star mergers. ULTRASAT is slated for launch later this year, and scientists around the world eagerly await the results of this groundbreaking mission. By studying these events, researchers hope to better understand the mysteries of the universe, and perhaps even unlock the secrets of the stars.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/nasa-to-launch-israels-first-space-telescope

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Eyes on Hera: Asteroid mission's cameras ready

ESA's pioneering Hera mission to protect Earth from hazardous asteroids is about to gain its sight. A pair of Asteroid Framing Cameras that have undergone rigorous testing have just arrived at OHB in Germany to be installed aboard the Hera spacecraft. The Asteroid Framing Cameras will arm the mission with a star-like view of the target, allowing Hera to precisely navigate towards Dimorphos. This asteroid, which was discovered in 1993, was given a new orbital path by the NASA-led DART mission last year. Once the Asteroid Framing Cameras are integrated with the Hera spacecraft, researchers will be able to study and analyse images of the asteroid in detail. Not only will this allow us to better understand the effects of the collision, but will also help refine the Hera mission's objectives. The Hera mission aims to protect Earth from hazardous asteroids and is the first mission to take on this daunting task. This ambitious project is an opportunity to not only demonstrate the effectiveness of planetary protection, but also to gain invaluable insights that will help inform future asteroid defence missions.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/eyes-on-hera-asteroid-missions-cameras-ready

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