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Astronomers Explore Moon as Vantage Point for Space Studies: Report
A recent symposium at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru brought together over 60 scientists and researchers to discuss the Moon’s role as a vantage point for advanced astronomical studies. Organised by RRI and the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of ISRO, the three-day event focused on leveraging the Moon’s unique environment for ...
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MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
The MIT-led AXIS mission, a finalist in NASA's Probe Explorers competition, is set to investigate the origins of black holes and the universe's high-energy events. Featuring advanced X-ray technology, AXIS will push cosmic boundaries in search of answers to some of astrophysics' most profound questions. If approved, the $1 billion mission will revo...
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Could Severely Damage Ground-Based Radio Telescopes, Says Study
Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are causing significant disruption for astronomers worldwide. Scientists from the Netherlands, particularly the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), have reported that the growing network of Starlink satellites is interfering with radio waves used for vital space research. The satellites, designed to p...
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ESA Cluster Mission Satellite Successfully Reenters Earth After Spending 24 Years in Space
The European Space Agency (ESA) is concluding the Cluster mission, with the first of four satellites safely reentering Earth's atmosphere. This marks the end of a mission that has provided 24 years of valuable space data. In January, the satellite's orbit was adjusted to ensure its reentry would target an uninhabited area, reducing risks for humans...
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ISRO Launches EOS-08 Earth-Observing Satellite, Marks Third Successful Mission for SSLV
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of the EOS-08 Earth-observing satellite on August 15. This marked the third mission for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), a crucial addition to India’s space capabilities, specifically designed to deploy small satellites into low Ear...
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NASA to Reportedly Launch an 'Artificial Star' Satellite to Help Astronomers Study the Cosmos
NASA's groundbreaking Landolt Space Mission will revolutionize astronomy by launching an artificial star into Earth's orbit by 2029. This satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, will enhance the precision of ground-based telescopes, providing astronomers with more accurate measurements of celestial objects. Equipped with eight lasers, the sat...
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On New Year Day, India To Launch Satellite To Study Black Holes: 10 Points
India will begin the New Year today with an effort to solve one of the biggest mysteries of the universe -- black holes. A rocket will lift off today carrying an advanced astronomy observatory meant to study black holes and neutron stars.
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"First Light Of Sun" Captured By Aditya-L1, ISRO Shares Details
The space agency said that HEL1OS was developed by the Space Astronomy Group of the U R Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO, Bengaluru.
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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Citizen Scientists Find Exoplanet Three Times the Size of Jupiter: NASA
Volunteers interested in astronomy and curious about celestial objects have helped NASA find a super giant planet outside our solar system. This exoplanet is three times the size of Jupiter and located about 379 light-years away from Earth.
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Planet Nine: 38-Year-Old Satellite Data May Hint at Presence of Solar System's Elusive Planet
Data from almost four decades ago can suggest the presence of a ninth planet in the Solar System. The hypothetical Planet Nine has been in the talks among scientists for some time but no one has yet observed it. Michael Rowan-Robinson, professor of astrophysics at Imperial College London, dived into 38-year-old data and now he claims to have found ...
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ISRO Planning "Next Generation" Astronomy Satellite, Says Top Space Agency Official
The Indian Space Research Organisation is exploring the possibility of developing a next-generation astronomy satellite, a top official from the space agency has indicated.
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Indian Satellite Detects UV Light From Galaxy 9 Billion Light Years Away
AstroSat, India's first multi-wavelength satellite, has detected an extreme ultraviolet (UV) light from a galaxy which is 9.3 billion light-years away from Earth, the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) said on Monday.
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Elon Musk Dismisses Astronomy Concerns Over Starlink Network
Elon Musk on Monday dismissed scientists' concerns that his company's Starlink constellation of internet satellites would obscure the view of the night sky, predicting the network "will not cause any impact whatsoever in astronomical discoveries."
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Indian Satellite Helps Find Black Hole That Spins Near Max Possible Rate
Scientists using data from India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, AstroSat, and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found that a black hole in the binary star system 4U 1630-47 spins close to the maximum possible rate.
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Astronomers Explore Moon as Vantage Point for Space Studies: Report
A recent symposium at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru brought together over 60 scientists and researchers to discuss the Moon’s role as a vantage point for advanced astronomical studies. Organised by RRI and the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) of ISRO, the three-day event focused on leveraging the Moon’s unique environment for ...
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MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
The MIT-led AXIS mission, a finalist in NASA's Probe Explorers competition, is set to investigate the origins of black holes and the universe's high-energy events. Featuring advanced X-ray technology, AXIS will push cosmic boundaries in search of answers to some of astrophysics' most profound questions. If approved, the $1 billion mission will revo...
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Could Severely Damage Ground-Based Radio Telescopes, Says Study
Elon Musk's Starlink satellites are causing significant disruption for astronomers worldwide. Scientists from the Netherlands, particularly the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON), have reported that the growing network of Starlink satellites is interfering with radio waves used for vital space research. The satellites, designed to p...
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ESA Cluster Mission Satellite Successfully Reenters Earth After Spending 24 Years in Space
The European Space Agency (ESA) is concluding the Cluster mission, with the first of four satellites safely reentering Earth's atmosphere. This marks the end of a mission that has provided 24 years of valuable space data. In January, the satellite's orbit was adjusted to ensure its reentry would target an uninhabited area, reducing risks for humans...
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ISRO Launches EOS-08 Earth-Observing Satellite, Marks Third Successful Mission for SSLV
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of the EOS-08 Earth-observing satellite on August 15. This marked the third mission for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), a crucial addition to India’s space capabilities, specifically designed to deploy small satellites into low Ear...
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NASA to Reportedly Launch an 'Artificial Star' Satellite to Help Astronomers Study the Cosmos
NASA's groundbreaking Landolt Space Mission will revolutionize astronomy by launching an artificial star into Earth's orbit by 2029. This satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, will enhance the precision of ground-based telescopes, providing astronomers with more accurate measurements of celestial objects. Equipped with eight lasers, the sat...
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On New Year Day, India To Launch Satellite To Study Black Holes: 10 Points
India will begin the New Year today with an effort to solve one of the biggest mysteries of the universe -- black holes. A rocket will lift off today carrying an advanced astronomy observatory meant to study black holes and neutron stars.
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"First Light Of Sun" Captured By Aditya-L1, ISRO Shares Details
The space agency said that HEL1OS was developed by the Space Astronomy Group of the U R Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO, Bengaluru.
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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Citizen Scientists Find Exoplanet Three Times the Size of Jupiter: NASA
Volunteers interested in astronomy and curious about celestial objects have helped NASA find a super giant planet outside our solar system. This exoplanet is three times the size of Jupiter and located about 379 light-years away from Earth.
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Planet Nine: 38-Year-Old Satellite Data May Hint at Presence of Solar System's Elusive Planet
Data from almost four decades ago can suggest the presence of a ninth planet in the Solar System. The hypothetical Planet Nine has been in the talks among scientists for some time but no one has yet observed it. Michael Rowan-Robinson, professor of astrophysics at Imperial College London, dived into 38-year-old data and now he claims to have found ...
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ISRO Planning "Next Generation" Astronomy Satellite, Says Top Space Agency Official
The Indian Space Research Organisation is exploring the possibility of developing a next-generation astronomy satellite, a top official from the space agency has indicated.
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Indian Satellite Detects UV Light From Galaxy 9 Billion Light Years Away
AstroSat, India's first multi-wavelength satellite, has detected an extreme ultraviolet (UV) light from a galaxy which is 9.3 billion light-years away from Earth, the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) said on Monday.
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Elon Musk Dismisses Astronomy Concerns Over Starlink Network
Elon Musk on Monday dismissed scientists' concerns that his company's Starlink constellation of internet satellites would obscure the view of the night sky, predicting the network "will not cause any impact whatsoever in astronomical discoveries."
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Indian Satellite Helps Find Black Hole That Spins Near Max Possible Rate
Scientists using data from India's first dedicated astronomy satellite, AstroSat, and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have found that a black hole in the binary star system 4U 1630-47 spins close to the maximum possible rate.
