NASA’s Artemis I Mission Reveals Unexpected Heat Shield Issue
NASA’s Artemis I mission encountered an unexpected issue with the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield during reentry, as more charred material than predicted detached unevenly. While the anomaly did not impact the safe splashdown, NASA is investigating the root cause. The upcoming Artemis II mission has been delayed to address heat shield concerns, with engineers conducting tests to understand the irregular charring observed in Artemis I.
Betelgeuse’s Unbelievable Speed Leaves Scientists Perplexed
Betelgeuse, the 10th brightest star in the sky, has left experts in awe with its unbelievable speed. Scientists are perplexed at how a star so big, roughly 2,000 times bigger than our Sun, can spin so quickly. A new study suggests that the data supporting the rotational speed could actually be tracking the star’s convection movement rather than its true speed. Further observations and studies are needed to clarify the true rotational speed of Betelgeuse.