17 Major Events NASA Expects for 2024: Eclipses, Launches, and More

These are the main projects that NASA will undertake in 2024

The year 2024 has arrivedAnd with this begins a new turn for the sun NASA has developed many projects Starting this year. For this reason, NASA has quickly shown in a video what are the major events and missions that will take place soon. Now, we at Andro4All would like to briefly explain to you What do they each contain?What does NASA want to achieve and what does its success mean for our society?

Major Events and Missions for NASA in 2024

Commercial expeditions to the moon

On January 8, 2024, it happened NASA's first commercial flight to the Moon. Under the acronym CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services), the first commercial robot was sent to our nearest satellite, Module. Pilgrim (pilgrimage), from Astrobotic Technology is a private company. It was the first moon landing by NASA since 1972, 50 years ago, although other countries such as India have made trips to the moon.

In addition to this work, the CLPS program should continue to be deepened Take men to the moon on commercial missionsIt also seeks to collect data to improve its results Future lunar missions etc. will be held soon Important Artemis missions.

Development of the VIPER rover

VIPER (Volatiles Exploring Polar Exploration Rover) A space rover is under construction It is scheduled to be sent to the Moon in 2024. It's still in development, but a mission to our brightest satellite is underway this year. truly, NASA itself has provided more details About this rover being developed in its labs.

PRIME-1 (Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1), lunar ice extraction

VIPER has a very important mission Sent to the MoonBeing responsible for extracting resources and minerals from the moon, it analyzes them and obtains a large amount of vital information. Still unanswered questionsHow long our satellite has had water and so on Features of its composition and origin.

Today the large impact theory is taken as the most plausible hypothesis, but we can only know Very accurate details Thank you for the moon's past PRIME-1 mission That is being prepared.

By 2024, the moon will be the protagonist of many of NASA's projects

The Artemis missions still stand

then what The first Artemis missionWith an unmanned spacecraft, NASA was a huge success and they kept the project going. Next up, Artemis IITo be held in November 2023. Additionally, various details are being worked on around Artemis III, which will be completed in the near future.

Artemis II will be tested Manned journey to the moon under realistic conditions A mission to fully complete this objective on Artemis III Intensive study of the South Pole of the Moon.

In 1969, humans reached the moon for the first time Image: Unsplash

Biological simulation of human organs during spaceflight

There are many doubts Around the impact What extreme space travel can be In human organsExpeditions with astronauts in particular are being heavily planned Direction of Mars to Moon. Space radiation, pressure from ships leaving the atmosphere, and other phenomena can affect organs in unknown ways, which is why We are trying to investigate it precisely.

To do this, simulations are carried out with “elements”. Crafted from 3D fabrics Who will study the impact of exposure to space? These are 3D fabrics Microchips that monitor and simulate evolution These bodies are to prevent future hazards in manned space missions.

Development of the space suit used on Artemis III

As planned by NASA, the Artemis III mission will mark the culmination of the mission Explore the South Pole of the Moon, will be a new step for humanity, entering uncharted territory. Therefore, the design of space suits is also important to guarantee that their wearers can Stay safe and enjoy.

Staying at the Moon's South Pole represents the full development of the Artemis III suit

Development of Human Landing Systems (HLS) or Human Launch Systems

Another one of the essential processes for accomplishing the task Initiate technology development. This is usually one of the most important investigations, where the slightest error can mean failure of the previous work Leave Earth's atmosphere. Hence, the development of HLS Includes maximum care So launches of future missions will continue as normal.

NASA is one of the hallmarks of human space exploration.

Gateway, the first lunar orbital station

Although the International Space Station has allowed all kinds of tests and experiments to be carried out, NASA's goal is to Build the Gateway Space StationA new space station, revolves around the moonIt may have important applications in future work.

The project is still in its early stages, therefore No major developments are expected in the short term In this project. However, this is to be expected On January 31, NASA will announce the details More specific about the gateway.

Lunar rovers to explore the South Pole of the Moon

The Moon may be only one-third the diameter of Earth, but still, in Artemis III, Have the right vehicles It is important to cover long distances when human exploration is carried out at the South Pole of the Moon. Because of that, Development of these vehicles Another cornerstone of this ambitious mission.

Research on the International Space Station (ISS).

As has been the case in recent years, the International Space Station will continue to be a platform Carry out all kinds of tests and trials Scientific in nature. Thanks to its location in Earth's outer sphere, far from gravity, it can carry out experiments that cannot be done under natural conditions on Earth. So, the ISS will be there in 2024 Prestigious research center.

The International Space Station will continue to be the protagonist of 2024 missions

NASA's Commercial Launches

This 2024, with Commercial flights are already in operationThey will be carried out Two trips to the International Space Station From SpaceX and its Crew Dragon arm. The first of these departures, Crew 8, It will be held on 8th FebruaryA second, Crew 9, is scheduled to take place On August 9.

Boeing commercial flight to ISS

SpaceX isn't the only private company looking to launch a mission to the International Space Station in 2024. Boeing plansAfter 2023 there are many logistical issues Next April The first trip of the company takes place. If there are no further delays, this will be Boeing's first trip to the ISS.

Nisar mission between NASA and ISRO

ISRO, Indian Space AgencyJoined a mission at NASA, Aiming at Earthinvolved in implementation SAR radar systems This allows us to monitor our planet's ecosystems with greater precision. Earth analysis at the ecosystem level has always been of interest to agencies, and with this collaboration, these powerful radars will allow Collect large amounts of information.

NASA focuses on both space and Earth

PACE Monitoring (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Marine Ecosystem)

Although NASA is known to want to know and explore the universe, its advancements and Make plans for Earth. PACE, or monitoring Marine ecosystems, aerosols, clouds and planktonThese four areas are responsible for monitoring land health at the ecosystem level.

QUEST MISSION: A supersonic and ultra-quiet aircraft

NASA is also involved Development of a supersonic aircraft and hopes to test it in 2024. This supersonic aircraft is capable of reaching 1,400 kilometers per hourApart from achieving supersonic speeds, it stands out for being purpose-built Silence in its wake. This aircraft, the X-59, is the protagonist of the Quest mission.

NASA's supersonic and ultra-quiet aircraft to be tested in 2024

Europa Clipper will head towards Jupiter's moon Europa

Europa Clipper mission It is also scheduled to take place in 2024. In this project, NASA will direct the Clipper probe towards Europe, but they do not represent the Earth's continent, but One of Jupiter's moons. It will be a very long journey, billions of kilometers, it will search Signs of its underground water life.

Europa, a moon of Jupiter, harbors vast oceans beneath its surface

Total eclipse in North America

Next April 8 One of the most remarkable astronomical events in recent years will take place, a total solar eclipse. Known in the United States, Mexico and Canada, mostly. If the eclipse happens a few hours earlier (which it won't), it will be visible in Spain too, but the night will come earlier and the eclipse stars won't be visible on the Old Continent.

A solar eclipse sequence from Oregon in 2017

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