Scientists have announced the discovery of the oldest black hole ever observed, challenging existing theories about the formation of these cosmic giants. Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the international research team, led by experts from the University of Cambridge, discovered a supermassive black hole residing at the center of the young host galaxy GN-z11.
Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), named Moon Sniper, a successful touchdown will make Japan the fifth country ever to put a spacecraft on the moon.
Chinese scientists have successfully cloned a rhesus monkey, named ReTro. This achievement, published in the journal Nature Communications, has implications for medical research, drug testing, and behavioral studies.
NASA and Lockheed Martin have officially revealed the X-59, an experimental aircraft designed to transform the future of air travel. The X-59 is at the core of NASA’s Quesst mission, which is to address the challenge of sonic booms associated with supersonic flight over land.
A China satellite launch made a nationwide emergency alert in Taiwan just days before the presidential election, causing confusion among the Taiwanese population. The incident happened as the English translation of the emergency message incorrectly referred to the satellite as a missile, leading to anxiety in the already tense political atmosphere.
United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully launched the Peregrine 1 lunar lander on January 8, 2024, the first U.S. attempt to land on the moon in over 50 years.
China unveiled its aircraft carrier, the Fujian, equipped with state of the art electromagnetic catapults, making an advancements in its naval capabilities. The unveiling was featured in the state broadcaster’s nightly news program, addressing the vessel’s importance in President Xi Jinping’s call for national rejuvenation.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched its first set of Starlink satellites designed to provide global cell phone service. The initiative is to address cellular dead zones and enhance mobile connectivity across the world.
North Korea, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, has announced plans for 2024. The plans to launch three new military spy satellites, its nuclear capabilities, and introduce cutting-edge combat equipment, including armed drones and advanced electronic warfare devices.
The U.S. military’s X-37B robotic spaceplane is on its seventh secretive mission, propelled by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
