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"Drag your mouse or move your phone to explore this 360-degree panorama provided by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover. This view was captured just before the rover exited Gediz Vallis channel, which likely was formed by ancient floodwaters and landslides. Visible in this scene is the field of sulfur stones where the rover rolled over a rock and cracked it open, revealing yellow crystals inside and marking the first time scientists have seen pure sulfur on Mars. (The rover has discovered lots of sulfur-based minerals in the past, but not pure sulfur). In the video, a close-up of the sulfur field is embedded roughly where it’s located in the landscape. Also look for rover tracks, a dusty view of Gale Crater’s rim in the distance, and the route Curiosity is taking away from the channel and onto new adventures. The rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to take this panorama on Sept. 21 and 22, 2024, the 4,311st and 4,312nd Martian day, or sol, of Curiosity’s surface mission. It’s made up of 341 individual images that were stitched together. The color has been adjusted to match lighting conditions as the human eye would see them on Earth. Note on best viewing: Not all browsers support 360-degree videos. YouTube supports playback on computers using Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, and Opera browsers. For the best experience on a mobile device, play this video in the YouTube app. To improve the resolution, open the video settings (using the gear icon) and select the highest quality available." NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL Curiosity Rover Leaves Gediz Vallis Channel (360 View)

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - "Drag your mouse or move your phone to explore this 360-degree panorama provided by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover. This view was captured within Gediz Vallis channel, which was likely formed by ancient floodwaters and landslides. After Curiosity drove over a bright stone and cracked it open, scientists discovered it was filled with pure sulfur — something that’s never been seen on Mars before. (The rover has discovered lots of sulfur-based minerals in the past, but not pure sulfur). In the video, a separate image of the sulfur crystals appears embedded roughly where the rock was found; the camera’s view of the rock was blocked by the rover at the time this panorama was taken. You’ll also see Curiosity’s robotic arm, which is raised after drilling its 41st hole at a location nicknamed “Mammoth Lakes.” The sample collected by Curiosity was dropped into instruments in its belly, and will help scientists understand how this area formed. The rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to take this panorama on June 19, 2024, the 4,220th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. It’s made up of 336 individual images that were stitched together. The color has been adjusted to match lighting conditions as the human eye would see them on Earth. Note on best viewing: Not all browsers support 360-degree videos. YouTube supports playback on computers using Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, and Opera browsers. For the best experience on a mobile device, play this video in the YouTube app. To improve the resolution, open the video settings (using the gear icon) and select the highest quality available." For more about Curiosity, visit: https://lnkd.in/eXWfesv2 Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Curiosity Rover Explores Gediz Vallis Channel (360 View)

𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗮-𝗖'𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻💡 A phoenix rises from the ashes, as does #VegaC! After a temporary setback, the European rocket is gearing up for a triumphant return to the cosmos. 🛰 The redesigned Zefiro 40-second stage, equipped with a brand-new nozzle, has been transported to #Sardinia for rigorous testing. This pivotal move demonstrates #Avio's unwavering commitment to rectify past challenges and restore #VegaC to its #operational capacity.🚀 The #space community watches with bated breath as Vega C undergoes a series of static fire tests, pushing the boundaries of its capabilities. Avio, the #rocket's manufacturer, is focused on revitalising this remarkable launch vehicle and fulfilling a burgeoning launch manifest. The company's strategic investments in long-lead items for #VegaC signify its confidence in the rocket's future success. 🤝 While #Arianespace continues to manage some Vega C missions, the impending separation between the two companies marks #Avio's new era of #autonomy. This transition will empower #Avio to independently market and manage #VegaC launches, solidifying its position in the competitive #space industry. With its sights set on the stars, #VegaC is poised to become a key player in the ever-evolving landscape of #space exploration.✨ #vegac #spaceinnovation #europeanspace #rockettechnology #spacetech #futureofspace #cleanspace #spacedebris

Curiosity Rover Explores Gediz Vallis Channel (360 View) Drag your mouse or move your phone to explore this 360-degree panorama provided by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover. This view was captured within Gediz Vallis channel, which was likely formed by ancient floodwaters and landslides. After Curiosity drove over a bright stone and cracked it open, scientists discovered it was filled with pure sulfur — something that’s never been seen on Mars before. (The rover has discovered lots of sulfur-based minerals in the past, but not pure sulfur). In the video, a separate image of the sulfur crystals appears embedded roughly where the rock was found; the camera’s view of the rock was blocked by the rover at the time this panorama was taken. You’ll also see Curiosity’s robotic arm, which is raised after drilling its 41st hole at a location nicknamed “Mammoth Lakes.” The sample collected by Curiosity was dropped into instruments in its belly, and will help scientists understand how this area formed. The rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to take this panorama on June 19, 2024, the 4,220th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. It’s made up of 336 individual images that were stitched together. The color has been adjusted to match lighting conditions as the human eye would see them on Earth. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gp_qkFTc #spaceeducation #spaceexploration #mars #discovery #curiosity Credit: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

🚨 The European small launchers 🚀 sector in 2025 : a year full of challenges ! 🚨 2025 is going to be a hectic year for Europe's rocket companies, which are due to reach significant milestones, incl. hot-fire engine tests, maiden flights and even entering full commercial launch routine. I prepared an infographic summarising the challenges ahead in 2025 for the top 10 European small launcher companies. #Europe #NewSpace #Space #Launchers #Rocket #ESA Jörn Spurmann Alexandre Mangeot Stanislas Maximin Yohann Leroy Marino Fragnito Giulio Ranzo Daniel Metzler Ezequiel Sánchez Phillip Chambers Volodymyr Levykin Christian Schmierer

Great video of the great Everyday Astronaut channel 👍 About the two German launcher startups Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA & Isar Aerospace. Really intriguing what different approaches both pursue. We can be proud to to have such two companies at the utmost cutting edge of technology in Bavaria. And we can also be proud as Europeans to have a vibrant new space industry throughout Europe with some many exciting projects. Not totally unbiased naming Kurs Orbital as example :) The politics MUST understand this is a one time chance. If we don't provide the right kind of soil with the right kind of nutrients for this emerging ecosystem we will fall behind the US, China & other ambitious space nations for decades, maybe w/o chance of ever catching up again. It's NOW or never - let's rise to the challenge...ad astra! 🚀

NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover Leaves Gediz Vallis Channel: 360 View | JPL Support FriendsofNASA.org: Drag your mouse or move your phone to explore this 360-degree panorama provided by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover. This view was captured just before the rover exited Gediz Vallis channel. It was likely formed by ancient floodwaters and landslides. Visible in this scene is the field of sulfur stones where the rover rolled over a rock and cracked it open, revealing yellow crystals inside and marking the first time scientists have seen pure sulfur on Mars. Note: The rover has discovered lots of sulfur-based minerals in the past, however, not pure sulfur. In this video, a close-up of the sulfur field is embedded roughly where it is located in the landscape. Also look for rover tracks, a dusty view of Gale Crater’s rim in the distance, and the route Curiosity is taking away from the channel toward new adventures. The rover used its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, to take this panorama on Sept. 21 and 22, 2024, the 4,311st and 4,312nd Martian day, or sol, of Curiosity’s surface mission. It is made up of 341 individual images that were stitched together. The color has been adjusted to match lighting conditions as the human eye would see them on Earth. Note on best viewing: Not all browsers support 360-degree videos. YouTube supports playback on computers using Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, and Opera browsers. For the best experience on a mobile device, play this video in the YouTube app. To improve the resolution, open the video settings (using the gear icon) and select the highest quality available. Celebrating 12+ Years on Mars (2012-2024) Mission Name: Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Rover Name: Curiosity Main Job: To determine if Mars was ever habitable to microbial life. Launch: Nov. 6, 2011 Landing Date: Aug. 5, 2012, Gale Crater, Mars For more about Curiosity, visit: https://lnkd.in/d-BZ7QZz For more information on NASA's Mars missions, visit: mars.nasa.gov Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS Duration: 2 minutes, 14 seconds Release Date: Nov. 18, 2024 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Caltech Malin Space Science Systems Inc NASA Goddard Space Flight Center European Space Agency - ESA German Aerospace Center (DLR) Planetary Science Institute National Science Teaching Association U.S. Department of Education The Mars Society Explore Mars Inc. The Planetary Society National Space Society Space Generation Advisory Council Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) UKSEDS - UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space SEDS-ÉEDS Canada Canadian Space Society Patrick CUVELIER Pere Mir Olga Dragunova Martin Folly Jimmy Balimis Hartmut Schöne Ulrich Eberle, Ph.D. #NASA #Space #Astronomy #Science #Mars #RedPlanet #Planet #Astrobiology #Geology #CuriosityRover #MSL #GedizVallisChannel #Sol4311 #Sol4312 #MountSharp #GaleCrater #Robotics #SpaceTechnology #JPL #Caltech #UnitedStates #STEM #Education #360Video #HD #Video

🌌🚀 Exciting News ! Introducing the #EuBEST Project: Simplifying Access to Space in Europe We're thrilled to announce that the "European Bench for Engine and Stage Testing" project, funded by #HorizonEurope, has officially launched! Eu-BEST is a collaborative initiative dedicated to revolutionizing space infrastructure testing, making space more accessible and affordable. Our consortium is a powerhouse of expertise, featuring 7 european partners: Clemessy, SpaceDreamS, OHB Digital Connect GmbH, Pangea Aerospace, Institut d'Estudis Espacials de Catalunya - IEEC , SUAS Aerospace, and Aeroports Públics de Catalunya. Together, we're set to develop and operate a modular and mobile test bench for rocket engines and stages, serving multiple launchers across various locations, promoting #interoperability and #efficiency. With a vision of conducting up to 200 tests per year at competitive prices, our goal is to support Europe’s space ambitions by creating a European network of ground facilities dedicated to launchers, supporting both new and established players in the space industry. The first hot-fire test is scheduled for the 3rd quarter of 2026 with Pangea Aerospace's #ARCOS aerospike engine at the Lleida-Alguaire Aeroport. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this groundbreaking journey. Check out our website for more information: www.eu-best.space Join us as we take European space testing to new heights! 🚀✨ #EuBEST #HorizonEurope #TestBench #RocketEngineTesting #StageTesting #NewSpace #Innovation #GroundSegment #Europe Feel free to engage, share, and follow us for more updates on this exciting journey! 🌟

Toyota Invests $44.4 Million in Rocket Development with Interstellar Technologies Toyota is expanding its horizons beyond cars, investing 7 billion yen ($44.4 million) in Japanese spaceflight startup Interstellar Technologies. Chairman Akio Toyoda announced that the automaker is exploring the development of orbital rockets, aiming to revolutionize the future of mobility. The investment supports the startup's efforts to build rockets for satellite launches, with Toyota leveraging its mass production expertise. This move positions Toyota alongside Mitsubishi in Japan’s growing space sector. Additionally, Toyota has completed the first phase of its Woven City, a testbed for emerging technologies. #Toyota #SpaceExploration #InterstellarTechnologies #RocketDevelopment #CES2025 #WovenCity #Innovation #FutureOfMobility #AkioToyoda