Chandra Shows Giant Black Hole Spins Slower Than Its Peers
Astronomers have made a record-breaking measurement of a black hole’s spin, one of two fundamental properties of black holes. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows this black hole is spinning slower than most of its smaller cousins. This is the most massive black hole with an accurate spin measurement and gives hints about how some of the universe’s biggest black holes grow.
Space Station Crew Explores Artificial Intelligence, Human Nervous System
Space physics and human research dominated the science agenda aboard the International Space Station on July 5. The Expedition 67 crew also reconfigured a U.S. airlock and tested a new 3D printer.
Watch: Engine Section for Artemis II Moves to Final Assembly
Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans recently moved the engine section for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to final assembly to be joined with the rest of the core stage for Artemis II. The engine section is the last major component to be horizontally integrated with the previously joined forward assembly and liquid hydrogen tank to complete the core stage.
Become a Jovian Vortex Hunter!
A new NASA citizen science project, Jovian Vortex Hunter, seeks the public’s help spotting vortices – spiral wind patterns – and other phenomena in photos of the planet Jupiter. The project provides images that have already been processed by the science team, making it quick and easy for anyone to lend a hand.
Spacesuits for Artemis: Moon Dust and Mobility
Exploration is dirty work. Advanced spacesuits will protect the first woman and person of color on the Moon from the harsh lunar environment. Lunar soil isn’t simple dust like on Earth; it is irregular, sharp, and fine and it creates challenges for spacesuit engineers. Find out how NASA research and development are shaping spacesuits for the Artemis Generation.
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