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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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May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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Chorus Waves Found Far From Earth Raise Concerns for Space Exploration
Chorus waves, energetic electromagnetic bursts resembling bird chirps, have been detected 100,000 miles from Earth, far beyond their usual range. NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale satellites observed these waves in a flatter region of Earth's magnetosphere, contradicting prior assumptions about their formation near strong magnetic gradients. The wav...
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Pixxel to Launch India’s First Private Satellite Network, Eyes $19 Billion Market
Pixxel is set to launch three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket from California on Tuesday. The launch is scheduled to take place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base at around 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time (1845 GMT) on Tuesday - just after midnight the next day in India - subject to final approvals.
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Japan's Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launched: Everything You Need to Know
Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into orbit, marking a step toward sustainable space technology. Developed by JAXA, the satellite is crafted from honoki magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and resistance to environmental stress. Sensors onboard will monitor temperature, radiation, and physical strain to assess...
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NISAR Satellite by NASA and ISRO to Monitor Earth Like Never Before
NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite will soon launch to monitor Earth's changing surface with dual-band radar. The mission will capture precise data on land deformation, ice-sheet movements, and vegetation. This first-of-its-kind collaboration combines NASA’s L-band radar expertise with ISRO’s S-band radar capabilities, ensuring comprehensive insig...
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ISRO Successfully Launches Two SpaDeX Satellites, Completes Space Docking Test Flight
India has launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, using the PSLV-C60 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. The mission involves deploying two spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate docking technology and power transfer between satellites. Advanced payloads, including imaging systems and radiation monitors, w...
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ISRO's Spadex Mission to Demonstrate Satellite Docking on December 30
ISRO’s Spadex mission, scheduled for December 30, will demonstrate satellite docking with two small spacecraft, SDX01 and SDX02, launched into orbit using PSLV-C60. The mission will highlight innovative technologies, such as precision sensors and orbit determination systems, and showcase power transfer between the docked satellites. Payloads on b...
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ISRO and NASA to Launch NISAR Satellite in March 2025 for Earth Observation
The ISRO-Nasa collaboration on the NISAR satellite will launch in March 2025, aiming to revolutionise global Earth observation. The satellite, featuring advanced radar technology, will monitor land and ice surfaces, track ecosystem changes, and detect geological events like earthquakes and landslides. The mission will help map Earth’s surface wit...
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SWOT Satellite Reveals Key Insights on Ohio River Basin Lakes and Reservoirs
The SWOT satellite, a joint NASA-CNES mission, has provided new insights into the Ohio River Basin’s lakes, reservoirs, and water movement. Observations show water level changes between 1,600 feet and 330 feet, offering hydrologists critical insights into river discharge and freshwater availability. The SWOT satellite captures comprehensive water...
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Russia's "Starlink Killer" Might Become A Nightmare For Ukraine, Elon Musk
In a major concern for Ukraine and its allies, as well as US billionaire Elon Musk, the Russian Military has reportedly developed an advanced system which could detect and locate signals from enemy UAVs that connect to satellite systems.
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Vega-C Rocket Successfully Returns to Flight with Sentinel-1C Launch After 2022 Failure
The Vega-C rocket has successfully resumed operations, launching the Copernicus Sentinel-1C Earth-observation satellite. After a failure in 2022, Vega-C’s design was updated, allowing it to complete this mission. Sentinel-1C will work alongside Sentinel-1A to enhance Earth’s monitoring capabilities. The launch took place from the Guiana Space C...
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Indian Ocean Study Reveals Bay of Bengal Defies Ekman’s Wind-Driven Current Theory
A study published in Science Advances has discovered that ocean currents in the Bay of Bengal deviate leftward, contrary to Ekman’s century-old theory. This anomaly, revealed through multi-year buoy data, suggests local factors influence wind-driven surface currents. Researchers highlight implications for climate models and propose a satellite sy...
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
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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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May 2024 Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Radiation Belts, Raising Space Safety Concerns
A significant solar storm in May 2024 led to the creation of two temporary radiation belts, detected by the CIRBE satellite in June. One belt contained high-energy electrons, while the other was rich in protons, a rare occurrence. While the electron belt dissipated in three months, the proton-dominated belt remains, potentially affecting space miss...
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Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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Chorus Waves Found Far From Earth Raise Concerns for Space Exploration
Chorus waves, energetic electromagnetic bursts resembling bird chirps, have been detected 100,000 miles from Earth, far beyond their usual range. NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale satellites observed these waves in a flatter region of Earth's magnetosphere, contradicting prior assumptions about their formation near strong magnetic gradients. The wav...
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Pixxel to Launch India’s First Private Satellite Network, Eyes $19 Billion Market
Pixxel is set to launch three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket from California on Tuesday. The launch is scheduled to take place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base at around 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time (1845 GMT) on Tuesday - just after midnight the next day in India - subject to final approvals.
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Japan's Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launched: Everything You Need to Know
Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into orbit, marking a step toward sustainable space technology. Developed by JAXA, the satellite is crafted from honoki magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and resistance to environmental stress. Sensors onboard will monitor temperature, radiation, and physical strain to assess...
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NISAR Satellite by NASA and ISRO to Monitor Earth Like Never Before
NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite will soon launch to monitor Earth's changing surface with dual-band radar. The mission will capture precise data on land deformation, ice-sheet movements, and vegetation. This first-of-its-kind collaboration combines NASA’s L-band radar expertise with ISRO’s S-band radar capabilities, ensuring comprehensive insig...
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ISRO Successfully Launches Two SpaDeX Satellites, Completes Space Docking Test Flight
India has launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, using the PSLV-C60 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. The mission involves deploying two spacecraft into a 470-km orbit to demonstrate docking technology and power transfer between satellites. Advanced payloads, including imaging systems and radiation monitors, w...
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ISRO's Spadex Mission to Demonstrate Satellite Docking on December 30
ISRO’s Spadex mission, scheduled for December 30, will demonstrate satellite docking with two small spacecraft, SDX01 and SDX02, launched into orbit using PSLV-C60. The mission will highlight innovative technologies, such as precision sensors and orbit determination systems, and showcase power transfer between the docked satellites. Payloads on b...
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ISRO and NASA to Launch NISAR Satellite in March 2025 for Earth Observation
The ISRO-Nasa collaboration on the NISAR satellite will launch in March 2025, aiming to revolutionise global Earth observation. The satellite, featuring advanced radar technology, will monitor land and ice surfaces, track ecosystem changes, and detect geological events like earthquakes and landslides. The mission will help map Earth’s surface wit...
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SWOT Satellite Reveals Key Insights on Ohio River Basin Lakes and Reservoirs
The SWOT satellite, a joint NASA-CNES mission, has provided new insights into the Ohio River Basin’s lakes, reservoirs, and water movement. Observations show water level changes between 1,600 feet and 330 feet, offering hydrologists critical insights into river discharge and freshwater availability. The SWOT satellite captures comprehensive water...
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Russia's "Starlink Killer" Might Become A Nightmare For Ukraine, Elon Musk
In a major concern for Ukraine and its allies, as well as US billionaire Elon Musk, the Russian Military has reportedly developed an advanced system which could detect and locate signals from enemy UAVs that connect to satellite systems.
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Vega-C Rocket Successfully Returns to Flight with Sentinel-1C Launch After 2022 Failure
The Vega-C rocket has successfully resumed operations, launching the Copernicus Sentinel-1C Earth-observation satellite. After a failure in 2022, Vega-C’s design was updated, allowing it to complete this mission. Sentinel-1C will work alongside Sentinel-1A to enhance Earth’s monitoring capabilities. The launch took place from the Guiana Space C...
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Indian Ocean Study Reveals Bay of Bengal Defies Ekman’s Wind-Driven Current Theory
A study published in Science Advances has discovered that ocean currents in the Bay of Bengal deviate leftward, contrary to Ekman’s century-old theory. This anomaly, revealed through multi-year buoy data, suggests local factors influence wind-driven surface currents. Researchers highlight implications for climate models and propose a satellite sy...
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ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Fengal is approaching Tamil Nadu, and ISRO’s advanced satellite systems, including EOS-06 and INSAT-3DR, have been closely monitoring its progress since November 23, 2024. The EOS-06 Scatterometer, part of the Oceansat-3 mission, is instrumental in detecting ocean wind patterns associated with the cyclone, while INSAT-3DR offers real-time...
