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Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches THE ISRO GSAT-20 Satellite
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On November 19, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched Isro’s GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, the satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication infrastructure. With 48 Gbps throughput and advanced Ka-band transponders, it will provide critical internet services across remote regions of India...
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SpaceX Launches Optus-X Telecom Satellite in Florida
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX successfully launched the Optus-X telecom satellite on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 5:28 p.m. EST, with the liftoff occurring around sunset, providing a stunning visual backdrop. The mission was significant for both its technical achievement and the visual spectacle...
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SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites In Back-To-Back Space Missions
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
SpaceX completed a remarkable coast-to-coast double launch on November 14, expanding its Starlink satellite network with 24 new satellites.
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Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Binar-2, 3, and 4, part of Curtin University's space program, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere unexpectedly due to an increase in solar activity. Low Earth orbit satellites are especially vulnerable to such conditions, with atmospheric drag accelerating their descent. While solar cycle 25 has proven stronger than anticipated, experts expect solar ac...
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket to Launch 24 Starlink Satellites from Florida
- Saturday November 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX plans to launch 24 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Monday, November 11. The Falcon 9 rocket, initially scheduled for Sunday, was delayed due to weather concerns. The mission aims to expand the Starlink network, with the first stage returning to Earth for a vertical landing. This marks the 12th flight for the Falcon 9 boo...
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NASA and ISRO Join Forces for NISAR Satellite Launch in 2025 to Track Earth’s Changing Surface
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The NISAR satellite, a joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation mission launching in 2025, will provide precise data on shifts in Earth’s surface, focusing on high-risk areas. Using advanced radar technology, the satellite aims to support natural disaster response and infrastructure monitoring by tracking subtle movements in regions prone to earthquakes...
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Russia Successfully Launches 53 Satellites into Target Orbit
- Friday November 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Russia’s record-breaking launch from the Vostochny spaceport saw 53 satellites sent to orbit, including two Iranian satellites for imaging and communications and a joint satellite with Zimbabwe. A Soyuz-2.1b rocket was used for the mission, which took place on November 4, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. EST. Russia’s Ionosfera-M satellites were part of the ...
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SpaceX to Launch 20 Starlink Satellites from California on November 9
- Friday November 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On 9 November, SpaceX will launch 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, using its Falcon 9 rocket. Scheduled for 1:16 a.m. Eastern Time, the launch includes 13 satellites with direct-to-cell technology, aiming to boost mobile connectivity. After liftoff, Falcon 9’s first stage is set to land on SpaceX’s Pacific dr...
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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
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ESA’s Solar Eclipse-Making Proba-3 Mmssion Head to its Launch Site in India
- Friday November 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission is en route to India for a launch scheduled for December. This pioneering project involves two satellites designed to create artificial solar eclipses, allowing for extensive observation of the Sun’s corona. The spacecraft, developed with contributions from various European partners, is poised to offe...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
- Friday November 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s upcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission aims to explore and map water on the Moon. Set for launch next year, this satellite will utilise advanced instruments to identify and measure water in various forms. It will investigate permanently shadowed craters and surface features to gather insights about lunar water's origins and its potential for f...
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MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Further Expanding Global Internet Coverage
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX successfully launched 23 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, expanding the satellite network that aims to provide global internet coverage. The mission took place on 23rd October, 2024, marking the 18th flight of the Falcon 9 booster. Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell reported over 6,400 satellites are now part of the Starlink const...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches THE ISRO GSAT-20 Satellite
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On November 19, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched Isro’s GSAT-20 satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Weighing 4,700 kilograms, the satellite is designed to enhance India’s communication infrastructure. With 48 Gbps throughput and advanced Ka-band transponders, it will provide critical internet services across remote regions of India...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX Launches Optus-X Telecom Satellite in Florida
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX successfully launched the Optus-X telecom satellite on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 5:28 p.m. EST, with the liftoff occurring around sunset, providing a stunning visual backdrop. The mission was significant for both its technical achievement and the visual spectacle...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites In Back-To-Back Space Missions
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
SpaceX completed a remarkable coast-to-coast double launch on November 14, expanding its Starlink satellite network with 24 new satellites.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Solar Surge Cuts Binar Satellites' Mission Short, Underscoring Space Weather Effects on Earth and Orbiting Satellites
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Binar-2, 3, and 4, part of Curtin University's space program, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere unexpectedly due to an increase in solar activity. Low Earth orbit satellites are especially vulnerable to such conditions, with atmospheric drag accelerating their descent. While solar cycle 25 has proven stronger than anticipated, experts expect solar ac...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
- Wednesday November 13, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket to Launch 24 Starlink Satellites from Florida
- Saturday November 9, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX plans to launch 24 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Monday, November 11. The Falcon 9 rocket, initially scheduled for Sunday, was delayed due to weather concerns. The mission aims to expand the Starlink network, with the first stage returning to Earth for a vertical landing. This marks the 12th flight for the Falcon 9 boo...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA and ISRO Join Forces for NISAR Satellite Launch in 2025 to Track Earth’s Changing Surface
- Tuesday November 12, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The NISAR satellite, a joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation mission launching in 2025, will provide precise data on shifts in Earth’s surface, focusing on high-risk areas. Using advanced radar technology, the satellite aims to support natural disaster response and infrastructure monitoring by tracking subtle movements in regions prone to earthquakes...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Russia Successfully Launches 53 Satellites into Target Orbit
- Friday November 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Russia’s record-breaking launch from the Vostochny spaceport saw 53 satellites sent to orbit, including two Iranian satellites for imaging and communications and a joint satellite with Zimbabwe. A Soyuz-2.1b rocket was used for the mission, which took place on November 4, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. EST. Russia’s Ionosfera-M satellites were part of the ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX to Launch 20 Starlink Satellites from California on November 9
- Friday November 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On 9 November, SpaceX will launch 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, using its Falcon 9 rocket. Scheduled for 1:16 a.m. Eastern Time, the launch includes 13 satellites with direct-to-cell technology, aiming to boost mobile connectivity. After liftoff, Falcon 9’s first stage is set to land on SpaceX’s Pacific dr...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
ESA’s Solar Eclipse-Making Proba-3 Mmssion Head to its Launch Site in India
- Friday November 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission is en route to India for a launch scheduled for December. This pioneering project involves two satellites designed to create artificial solar eclipses, allowing for extensive observation of the Sun’s corona. The spacecraft, developed with contributions from various European partners, is poised to offe...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SWOT Satellite Observes Seismic Tsunami Event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord
- Friday November 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite, a joint mission by NASA and France’s CNES, has observed a significant tsunami event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. Triggered by a massive rockslide in September 2023, the tsunami lasted for nine days and generated seismic signals recorded globally. The satellite's advanced radar technology...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Set to Explore Moon’s Water Cycle and Ice Locations
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s upcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission aims to explore and map water on the Moon. Set for launch next year, this satellite will utilise advanced instruments to identify and measure water in various forms. It will investigate permanently shadowed craters and surface features to gather insights about lunar water's origins and its potential for f...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
MIT's AXIS Mission Advances in NASA’s Astrophysics Probe Competition
- Wednesday October 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Further Expanding Global Internet Coverage
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX successfully launched 23 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, expanding the satellite network that aims to provide global internet coverage. The mission took place on 23rd October, 2024, marking the 18th flight of the Falcon 9 booster. Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell reported over 6,400 satellites are now part of the Starlink const...
- www.gadgets360.com