Harry Baker
Harry Baker is a science writer with a focus on space and astronomy. He is known for his clear and concise writing style, and his ability to explain complex scientific concepts in an accessible way. His work is generally well-regarded for its accuracy and lack of bias.
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Recent Articles
SpaceX Suffers Rare Setback: Liquid Oxygen Leak Causes Loss of 20 Starlink Satellites, FAA Reviews Return to Flight Operations
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024On July 11, 2024, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites suffered an unexpected liquid oxygen leak during launch, resulting in the loss of all 20 satellites. The FAA is reviewing SpaceX's request to resume launches while the cause of the anomaly is investigated. Despite this setback, SpaceX is confident in resolving the issue and implementing corrective measures to prevent future incidents. 
New Discovery: Hydrogen Sulfide Detected in Exoplanet HD 189733b's Atmosphere
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Scientists using data from the James Webb Space Telescope detected hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet HD 189733b, located 64 light-years away. This discovery marks the first detection of this gas outside our solar system and sheds light on potential reservoirs of sulfur within planetary atmospheres. The JWST team analyzed infrared light emitted by the gas giant to identify trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide, which has significant implications for understanding exoplanet chemistry and physics. 
The Elusive Planet Nine: Evidence, Skepticism, and the Ongoing Search for a Hypothetical Outer Solar System Giant
Broke On: Saturday, 28 August 2021A hypothetical gas giant planet, Planet Nine, with an estimated mass of 5 Earths and believed to be around 10 times more distant from the Sun than Neptune, remains elusive despite evidence suggesting its existence through gravitational pull on celestial bodies. The ongoing search for this potential world is significant as it could provide insights into the solar system's formation and evolution but faces challenges due to observational bias and satellite megaconstellations. The Elusive Planet Nine: Evidence, Skepticism, and the Ongoing Search for a Hypothetical Outer Solar System Giant
Broke On: Saturday, 28 August 2021A hypothetical gas giant planet, Planet Nine, with an estimated mass of 5 Earths and believed to be around 10 times more distant from the Sun than Neptune, remains elusive despite evidence suggesting its existence through gravitational pull on celestial bodies. The ongoing search for this potential world is significant as it could provide insights into the solar system's formation and evolution but faces challenges due to observational bias and satellite megaconstellations. 
Four Synchronous Solar Flares Erupt on Sun: A Rare 'Super-Sympathetic' Event with Potential Earth Impact
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024On April 23, 2024, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the rare occurrence of four synchronous solar flares erupting from distinct regions on the sun. These sympathetic flares, which could impact Earth with potential disruptions to power grids and telecommunications, are more frequent during increased solar activity and part of an 11-year solar cycle. 
NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Continues Data Collection at Valinor Hills After 1,000 Martian Days and 72 Flights
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, the first aircraft to fly on another planet, has surpassed expectations with over 1,000 Martian days on Mars and 72 flights. Despite communications with Perseverance rover ceasing, the helicopter continues collecting data at 'Valinor Hills', logging two hours of flight time and potentially holding up to 20 years' worth of daily data. High-Speed Solar Wind from Large Atmospheric Hole in the Sun
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023A significant hole in the Sun's atmosphere is releasing high-speed solar wind towards Earth. The Space Weather Prediction Center anticipates a minor to moderate geomagnetic storm due to this event. The current solar cycle has been stronger than expected, leading to increased auroral activity. The next solar maximum is predicted to occur between January and October 2024. Solar Storms Ignite Rare Global Display of Northern Lights
Broke On: Sunday, 03 December 2023A series of powerful solar storms have led to rare and widespread sightings of the Northern Lights across the globe. The celestial phenomenon was seen as far south as the Texas Panhandle in the United States and in multiple northern cities in China, including the outskirts of Beijing. The Northern Lights are created when charged particles from the sun's upper atmosphere collide with Earth's magnetic field, causing an emission of light. The recent displays were ignited by a geomagnetic storm, caused by an enormous dark hole that opened up in the sun's surface. Solar physicists had predicted these displays after a solar flare caused three separate coronal mass ejections on the sun. The sun is currently nearing the peak of Solar Cycle 25, which is proving to be much stronger than the last one. These solar storms could potentially cause disruptions to infrastructure such as communications, the electric power grid, and navigation systems. Large Sunspot Archipelago on Sun's Surface Could Trigger Solar Storms
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023A large cluster of sunspots, referred to as a 'sunspot archipelago', has been observed on the sun's surface. The sunspot archipelago is one of the largest and most densely populated sunspot regions seen on the sun's nearside to Earth in the past decade. The sunspots have already begun to release barrages of solar energy, which could potentially bombard Earth with solar storms.