NASA's SPHEREx Launch and SpaceX's Delayed Astronaut Return Highlight Ongoing Space Missions
NASA's latest mission to map the cosmos launches successfully while SpaceX faces a setback in bringing astronauts back from the ISS due to a hydraulic issue.
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Summary
NASA's SPHEREx observatory successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, aiming to create an infrared map of the cosmos and search for essential life elements. Meanwhile, SpaceX delayed a mission to replace two NASA astronauts stranded on the ISS since June 2024. The postponement, caused by a hydraulic issue on the launch tower, impacts plans to bring Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home. If resolved, the next launch opportunity is slated for Friday, highlighting the complexities of current space missions.
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NASA's SPHEREx telescope aims to unravel the universe's mysteries by mapping hundreds of millions of galaxies and stars, as well as searching for signs of life in our Milky Way.
The mission incorporates a PUNCH satellite campaign to study solar phenomena, enhancing overall knowledge of cosmic events and their effects on Earth.
SPHEREx is designed to complement existing telescopes like Hubble and Webb by providing a broader cosmic perspective, enabling more extensive scientific discoveries.
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