New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea
A recently disclosed video captures the precise instant when a recovery team opened the hatch of the Artemis II Orion capsule, revealing the four astronauts in a jubilant celebration. The crew, comprising Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, was confirmed safe and in good condition following their splashdown on Friday, April 10th.
Historic mission reaches new milestones
The historic mission marked a new milestone as the astronauts ventured farther from Earth than any human before them. Steve Backshall documented the sighting of two of the UK’s remaining orcas, calling it one of his most memorable wildlife encounters.
Global landmarks go dark for an hour
Notable global landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Basilica, were briefly illuminated by a one-hour blackout on Saturday night.
Spacecraft journey to launch site
The 98-meter-tall Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft traveled four miles from their assembly facility to Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Weather warnings and unexpected snowfall
Tenerife experienced unexpected snowfall as Storm Therese intensified across the Canary Islands. The Met Office has issued yellow severe weather alerts for wind and rain in the UK.
Tracking health through animal weigh-ins
London Zoo in Regent’s Park conducted its annual animal weigh-in, assessing over 10,000 creatures to track their health and wellness.
Environmental insights from ancient ice
Studying ice sheet samples offers a historical environmental record spanning over a million years.
Animal rights pioneer passes at 91
An influential animal rights advocate passed away at the age of 91, having conducted groundbreaking research on chimpanzees.
President’s energy bill theory
President Trump proposed this week that the UK’s rising energy costs could be attributed to wind power. BBC Verify’s Ben Chu examined the data to determine the validity of Trump’s claim regarding wind power and energy bills.
Notable celestial events
Stargazers were captivated by a series of celestial events, including meteor showers and a supermoon, throughout the year.
Astronomical observation in North York Moors
The astronomical spectacle was recorded in North York Moors National Park on August 13th.
Signs of life in distant atmosphere
Researchers studying the atmosphere of planet K2-18b have identified molecular indicators typically produced by basic Earth organisms.