Mars Rover's Dead // Green Comet Incoming // JWST’s First Exoplanet

TL;DR

A bright comet, the death of China's Mars Rover, a replacement for the Soyuz spacecraft, updates on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), and the progress of SpaceX's Starship are discussed in this week's episode of Space Bites.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🫥 Comet C 2022 E3 ztf will provide a visible spectacle in the sky, especially for viewers in the northern hemisphere.
• 🇲🇭 China's Mars Rover, Jurong, has gone offline due to the cold temperatures on Mars and the dust on its solar panels.
• 🦺 The leaking Soyuz spacecraft on the International Space Station will be replaced to ensure the safety of the cosmonauts.
• ❓ JWST has made significant discoveries, including confirming an exoplanet and observing primitive galaxies.
• 🚒 SpaceX's Starship is progressing towards launch, with a hot fire test planned for all 33 Raptor engines.
• 🔭 The extremely large telescope project can be replicated in paper form, providing a glimpse of the future telescope.
• 👾 The Niac Awards have chosen innovative and advanced concepts for space exploration, highlighting groundbreaking ideas.

Questions & Answers

Q: Where and when will the bright comet C 2022 E3 ztf be visible?

Comet C 2022 E3 ztf will be visible in the northern hemisphere and will pass through recognizable constellations such as Cassiopeia and Perseus. Observers can use binoculars to see the comet and take long exposure astrophotography.

Q: Why did China's Mars Rover, Jurong, go offline?

Jurong went offline due to the cold temperatures on Mars and the dust on its solar panels. The rover was unable to generate enough energy to keep itself warm, and mission controllers were unable to make contact with it.

Q: Why is the leaking Soyuz spacecraft on the International Space Station being replaced?

The leaking Soyuz spacecraft is being replaced because it is unsafe for cosmonauts to return to Earth with a malfunctioning coolant system. A new Soyuz spacecraft will be sent up empty to serve as a lifeboat for the cosmonauts.

Q: What are some of the updates from the American Astronomical Society meeting regarding JWST?

Updates include the confirmation of an exoplanet by JWST, observations of a debris disc around the star Au microscopium, and pictures of extremely primitive galaxies from 13.1 billion years ago. JWST is providing valuable insights into the early universe.

Q: What progress has been made with SpaceX's Starship?

A time-lapse video shows the Starship being placed on top of the super heavy booster. A hot fire test with all 33 Raptor engines is planned, and the spacecraft could potentially launch in the coming months.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• A bright comet named C 2022 E3 ztf has been discovered and will be visible in the northern hemisphere. It will reach magnitude 5, making it visible to the naked eye, and will pass through recognizable constellations.

• China's Mars Rover, Jurong, has gone offline due to the cold temperatures and the dust on its solar panels. The mission controllers were unable to make contact with the rover and are unsure of its status.

• The leaking Soyuz spacecraft on the International Space Station will be replaced by a new one, as it is unsafe for cosmonauts to return to Earth in the current conditions.

• Updates from the American Astronomical Society meeting include the confirmation of an exoplanet by JWST, observations of a debris disc around the star Au microscopium, and pictures of extremely primitive galaxies 13.1 billion years ago.

• SpaceX's Starship is progressing towards launch, with a time-lapse video showing the spacecraft being placed on top of the super heavy booster. A hot fire test with all 33 Raptor engines is planned.