1. NASA Prepares for Humanity’s Return to the Moon NASA’s Artemis initiative is rapidly shaping up to become the most ambitious human spaceflight program since Apollo. Building on decades of research, new commercial partnerships and evolving international cooperation. Artemis aims not just to visit the Moon but to stay. The program is targeting the lunar…
1. What Is the Solar Wind? The solar wind is a continuous stream of charged particles (mostly electrons + protons) that flow outward from the Sun in all directions. Key facts: The Sun’s intense heat gives particles enough energy to escape the Sun’s gravity → causing a constant outward “wind”. 2. Why Does the Solar…
What is “Solar Maximum” and where we stand now Hence, 2025 (or roughly this period) is considered “Solar Maximum 2025”. What’s happening on the Sun : signs of increased activity Why the Sun Is More Active Now : the underlying science What this means for Earth — effects & potential impacts Because of this increased…
Hey there, astrodrive.fun explorers! Today, we’re taking a closer look at our own celestial backyard: the Solar System. From the scorching surface of Mercury to the icy depths of Neptune, each planet is a unique world. We’ll explore their distinct characteristics, delve into recent, groundbreaking soil analyses from Mars and the Moon. Get ready for…
Hey there, astrodrive.fun adventurers and exoplanet explorers! Today, we’re diving into the single most thrilling frontier in modern astronomy: the quest to find Earth-like planets—worlds that could potentially harbor life. We’ll explore what makes a planet “Earth-like,” examine some top candidates, understand the vast distances involved, and then draw some fun, detailed comparisons to the…
Hey there, astrodrive.fun readers and galaxy enthusiasts! Prepare to be captivated by one of the cosmos’s most exquisite creations: the Sunflower Galaxy (Messier 63, or M63). This celestial wonder, residing about 27 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, is a true testament to the universe’s artistry. Its name, “Sunflower Galaxy,” isn’t just a…
Hey there, astrodrive.fun readers and fellow night owls! Stop what you’re doing and check your calendar, because tonight—November 21st into the morning of the 22nd—the sky is gearing up for a stunning show, and the conditions couldn’t be more perfect! We’re talking about the peak of the Alpha-Monocerotid meteor shower, a fantastic, if sometimes unpredictable,…
Earth’s fiery youth transforming into a living world. The history of our planet is a vast epic, of which humanity is only the final, brief chapter. The history of our planet is an endless epic. Our planet, Earth, formed approximately 4.54 billion years ago. That number is already difficult to comprehend, but here’s the truly…
As the night skies of late September and the coming winter months begin to unfold, one of the most spectacular sights in astronomy is returning to prominence — Orion, also known as Kalpurush in Bengali. This brilliant constellation, steeped in myth and scientific wonder, is set to dominate the celestial stage once again, captivating stargazers…
1. A Tiny New Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified a previously unknown moon—now the 29th orbiting Uranus—briefly glimpsed near its bright ring system during observations in February 2025. This discovery offers new insight into the formation and evolution of Uranus’s rings.NASA ScienceAstronomy Magazine 2. First-of-Its-Kind Supernova Reveals Stellar…
