[Space Bites] What's Inside Uranus // Dragonfly Launch Secured // Best JWST Image of 2024

Nov 29, 2024

Discover NASA's thrilling Dragonfly mission, which sets its sights on Titan using a Falcon Heavy. Dive into the mysteries lurking inside Uranus and the newly launched Europa Clipper, equipped to explore icy worlds. Uncover the peculiar case of a Russian cargo ship that left astronauts wrinkling their noses in space. Plus, marvel at stunning new images of the Sombrero Galaxy captured by the JWST. And don’t miss news about a recently discovered young exoplanet with an intriguing history!

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Dragonfly Mission to Titan

NASA's Dragonfly mission will launch in 2028 to explore Titan's habitability.
This nuclear-powered octocopter will fly around Titan, sampling different sites.

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Inside Uranus and Neptune

Uranus and Neptune, classified as ice giants, lack strong magnetic fields like Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn.
A new theory suggests their interiors are layered, influencing their magnetic fields.

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Europa Clipper Mission Update

The Europa Clipper, launched recently, is deploying instruments and will perform flybys of Mars and Earth.
These tests prepare it for its ultimate mission: exploring Jupiter's moon Europa.

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