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SpaceX Falcon 9 Lands Near The Bahamas for First Time After Starlink Launch
SpaceX made history as its Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed near The Bahamas for the first time. The launch, which took place from Cape Canaveral, delivered 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. This event follows a new agreement between SpaceX and The Bahamas, allowing the company to explore new orbital trajectories. The reusable Falcon 9 booster ...
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Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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ISRO’s 100th Launch: NVS-02 NavIC Satellite Successfully Deployed via GSLV-F15
ISRO marked its 100th launch with the successful deployment of the NVS-02 satellite using the GSLV-F15 rocket from Sriharikota. This was the first launch under Chairman V Narayanan, who took charge in January 2025. The NVS-02 satellite is part of the second-generation NavIC system, designed to enhance positioning and navigation services across Indi...
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'Chirping Bird' Sounds Detected 150,000 Km From Earth, Baffling Scientists
This discovery has opened new avenues for the understanding of complex behavior of space radiation and its effects on our dear planet.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 27 Starlink Satellites into Orbit from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on January 21, 2025, with its Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, following an aborted attempt, marked a milestone as the rocket's booster completed its 10th flight. These satellites, part of the Starlink Group 11-8 mission, feature advanced propulsion and power systems, with SpaceX's new in-hou...
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Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared
Hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes have been identified using infrared observations, offering fresh insights into their role in galaxy formation. Researchers relied on data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to detect emissions from black holes obscured by thick clouds ...
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Oppo Find N5 Tipped to Launch in February As The Slimmest Foldable Phone With Titanium Body
Oppo Find N5 has been doing rounds of the rumour mill over the past few weeks. Previous reports have hinted at the probable launch timeline and the expected key features of the phone. Ahead of anything official, a new leak has surfaced online that has reiterated some of the previous rumours. Oppo's Find N5 is tipped to be the thinnest foldable whe...
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Why Did ISRO Delay SpaDeX Space Docking Experiment for the Second Time?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time, citing excessive drift between the satellites during manoeuvres. The mission, which aims to demonstrate docking and undocking technology critical for future space missions, was originally scheduled for Tuesday and then moved to Thu...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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SpaceX’s Starship to Launch its 7th Flight Test on January 13 with New Payloads
SpaceX will conduct its seventh Starship test flight on January 13, launching from South Texas. The mission features the deployment of mock Starlink satellites, marking a major milestone in payload deployment. The test also includes the reuse of a Raptor engine and an attempt to recover the Super Heavy booster using Starbase’s launch tower. This ...
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Huawei Enjoy 70X With 6,100mAh Battery, Satellite Messaging Feature Launched: Price, Specifications
Huawei Enjoy 70X was launched in China last week as a successor to the Huawei 60X, which debuted in April 2023. The new Enjoy series phone is offered in four different colour options and runs on HarmonyOS 4.2. Huawei offers a 6.78-inch screen with up to 120Hz on the Huawei Enjoy 70X. It supports satellite messaging in China and has a water-resistan...
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SpaceX's Starship to Deploy Mock Starlink Satellites in Flight 7 Test
SpaceX announced its next Starship test flight would feature the rocket's first attempt to deploy 10 model Starlink satellites, showcasing its satellite launch market potential. Planned for later this month from Boca Chica, Texas, the Elon Musk-run company's seventh test-to-failure flight is expected to incorporate new upgrades with each attempt.
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UK Top Secret Lab Develops 'Groundbreaking' Quantum Clock For Military Use
The trial is the first time that DSTL has tested a UK-built optical atomic clock outside of a laboratory, offering a new capability beyond the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) that currently exist.
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SpaDeX Precursor To India's Own Space Station: Jitendra Singh
India will look forward to a heavenly handshake between its two satellites in the new year even as it sets its eyes on launching the most expensive earth observation spacecraft in alliance with NASA.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Lands Near The Bahamas for First Time After Starlink Launch
SpaceX made history as its Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed near The Bahamas for the first time. The launch, which took place from Cape Canaveral, delivered 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. This event follows a new agreement between SpaceX and The Bahamas, allowing the company to explore new orbital trajectories. The reusable Falcon 9 booster ...
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Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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ISRO’s 100th Launch: NVS-02 NavIC Satellite Successfully Deployed via GSLV-F15
ISRO marked its 100th launch with the successful deployment of the NVS-02 satellite using the GSLV-F15 rocket from Sriharikota. This was the first launch under Chairman V Narayanan, who took charge in January 2025. The NVS-02 satellite is part of the second-generation NavIC system, designed to enhance positioning and navigation services across Indi...
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'Chirping Bird' Sounds Detected 150,000 Km From Earth, Baffling Scientists
This discovery has opened new avenues for the understanding of complex behavior of space radiation and its effects on our dear planet.
-
SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 27 Starlink Satellites into Orbit from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on January 21, 2025, with its Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, following an aborted attempt, marked a milestone as the rocket's booster completed its 10th flight. These satellites, part of the Starlink Group 11-8 mission, feature advanced propulsion and power systems, with SpaceX's new in-hou...
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Astronomers Spot Hundreds of Hidden Supermassive Black Holes Using Infrared
Hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes have been identified using infrared observations, offering fresh insights into their role in galaxy formation. Researchers relied on data from NASA's Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) and the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) to detect emissions from black holes obscured by thick clouds ...
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Oppo Find N5 Tipped to Launch in February As The Slimmest Foldable Phone With Titanium Body
Oppo Find N5 has been doing rounds of the rumour mill over the past few weeks. Previous reports have hinted at the probable launch timeline and the expected key features of the phone. Ahead of anything official, a new leak has surfaced online that has reiterated some of the previous rumours. Oppo's Find N5 is tipped to be the thinnest foldable whe...
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Why Did ISRO Delay SpaDeX Space Docking Experiment for the Second Time?
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) for the second time, citing excessive drift between the satellites during manoeuvres. The mission, which aims to demonstrate docking and undocking technology critical for future space missions, was originally scheduled for Tuesday and then moved to Thu...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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SpaceX’s Starship to Launch its 7th Flight Test on January 13 with New Payloads
SpaceX will conduct its seventh Starship test flight on January 13, launching from South Texas. The mission features the deployment of mock Starlink satellites, marking a major milestone in payload deployment. The test also includes the reuse of a Raptor engine and an attempt to recover the Super Heavy booster using Starbase’s launch tower. This ...
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Huawei Enjoy 70X With 6,100mAh Battery, Satellite Messaging Feature Launched: Price, Specifications
Huawei Enjoy 70X was launched in China last week as a successor to the Huawei 60X, which debuted in April 2023. The new Enjoy series phone is offered in four different colour options and runs on HarmonyOS 4.2. Huawei offers a 6.78-inch screen with up to 120Hz on the Huawei Enjoy 70X. It supports satellite messaging in China and has a water-resistan...
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SpaceX's Starship to Deploy Mock Starlink Satellites in Flight 7 Test
SpaceX announced its next Starship test flight would feature the rocket's first attempt to deploy 10 model Starlink satellites, showcasing its satellite launch market potential. Planned for later this month from Boca Chica, Texas, the Elon Musk-run company's seventh test-to-failure flight is expected to incorporate new upgrades with each attempt.
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UK Top Secret Lab Develops 'Groundbreaking' Quantum Clock For Military Use
The trial is the first time that DSTL has tested a UK-built optical atomic clock outside of a laboratory, offering a new capability beyond the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) that currently exist.
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SpaDeX Precursor To India's Own Space Station: Jitendra Singh
India will look forward to a heavenly handshake between its two satellites in the new year even as it sets its eyes on launching the most expensive earth observation spacecraft in alliance with NASA.
