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ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Launches NTS-3, Advancing Military Satellite Navigation
United Launch Alliance launched its powerful Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying NTS-3, a cutting-edge GPS PNT satellite for the U.S. military. This mission marks the first military experimental navigation satellite launch in 48 years. With advanced anti-jamming technology and the ability to reprogram in orbit, NTS-3 sets a new benchmark for satellite s...
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892-Kilometres Megaflash From Texas To Kansas Shatters World Record For Longest Lightning Strike
Researchers used data from the GOES East weather satellite, which orbits 22,236 miles above Earth's surface, to detect the enormous lightning strike.
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Catapults 22 Starlink Satellites into Orbit; Achieves Successful Landing
On August 20, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched 22 new Starlink satellites, significantly expanding its global satellite network. The launch took place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off at 9:20 a.m. EDT. This mission was particularly noteworthy because it involved a brand-new Falcon 9 rocket mak...
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NSIL Satellite for Tata Sky to Be Launched on June 22 by Arianespace
NewSpace India's (NSIL) first demand-driven communication satellite for Tata Sky will be launched by Arianespace on June 22, the France-based satellite launch service providers said. The Ku-Band four-tonne GSAT-24 satellite has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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Chandrayaan-2 Detects Solar Proton Events Which Increase Radiation Exposure to Humans in Space: ISRO
A Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer (CLASS), a payload on-board Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter, has detected solar proton events which significantly increase the radiation exposure to humans in space, ISRO said.
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Chandrayaan-2 Completes a Year in Moon Orbit, Has Adequate Fuel for 7 Years More: ISRO
India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 completed one year in orbit around the moon on Thursday and all instruments are currently performing well and there is adequate onboard fuel to keep it operational for about seven more years, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.
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How NASA Could Help Stop Climate Change With Solar Satellites
Solar satellites were first conceptualised in 1968, and are lightweight frames several miles across would orbit 22,000 miles above the equator.
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Chandrayaan-2's Third Lunar-Bound Orbit Manoeuvre Performed Successfully: ISRO
ISTRAC performed the third lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.
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Chandrayaan-2: Soft Landing of Vikram Planned for September 7
Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, and has undergone several orbital manoeuvres. ISRO Chairman K Sivan made the announcement on Thursday at an event in Chennai.
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"3 Steps Closer To Moon": ISRO's Latest Chandrayaan-2 Update
Chandrayaan-2, orbiting the Earth after lift-off on July 22, completed its third orbit raising manoeuvre taking India three steps closer to the moon, India's space agency ISRO said today.
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Chandrayaan-2 To Reach Moon By August 20, Says Space Agency ISRO
India's second moon spacecraft Chandrayaan-2, put into earth orbit on July 22, is scheduled to reach the Moon by August 20, the Indian space agency said on Wednesday.
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NASA's Cassini Completes Final Flyby Of Saturn's Moon Titan
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has completed its last close flyby of Saturn's hazy moon Titan and is beginning its final set of 22 orbits before the probe plunges into the ringed planet to bring an end to its 20- year-long journey.
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Orbital ATK Set to Launch Cargo to Space Station on Tuesday
The unmanned Cygnus cargo ship, nestled atop an Atlas V rocket, is poised for take off during a 30-minute launch window beginning at 8:41pm IST (3:11pm GMT).
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ISRO's 'Lost' Chandrayaan-1 Found Orbiting Moon: NASA
India's first unmanned mission to the moon- Chandrayaan 1- which was believed lost, is still orbiting the moon, say NASA scientists.
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ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Launches NTS-3, Advancing Military Satellite Navigation
United Launch Alliance launched its powerful Vulcan Centaur rocket carrying NTS-3, a cutting-edge GPS PNT satellite for the U.S. military. This mission marks the first military experimental navigation satellite launch in 48 years. With advanced anti-jamming technology and the ability to reprogram in orbit, NTS-3 sets a new benchmark for satellite s...
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892-Kilometres Megaflash From Texas To Kansas Shatters World Record For Longest Lightning Strike
Researchers used data from the GOES East weather satellite, which orbits 22,236 miles above Earth's surface, to detect the enormous lightning strike.
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Catapults 22 Starlink Satellites into Orbit; Achieves Successful Landing
On August 20, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched 22 new Starlink satellites, significantly expanding its global satellite network. The launch took place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off at 9:20 a.m. EDT. This mission was particularly noteworthy because it involved a brand-new Falcon 9 rocket mak...
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NSIL Satellite for Tata Sky to Be Launched on June 22 by Arianespace
NewSpace India's (NSIL) first demand-driven communication satellite for Tata Sky will be launched by Arianespace on June 22, the France-based satellite launch service providers said. The Ku-Band four-tonne GSAT-24 satellite has been developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
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Chandrayaan-2 Detects Solar Proton Events Which Increase Radiation Exposure to Humans in Space: ISRO
A Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer (CLASS), a payload on-board Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter, has detected solar proton events which significantly increase the radiation exposure to humans in space, ISRO said.
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Chandrayaan-2 Completes a Year in Moon Orbit, Has Adequate Fuel for 7 Years More: ISRO
India's second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 completed one year in orbit around the moon on Thursday and all instruments are currently performing well and there is adequate onboard fuel to keep it operational for about seven more years, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said.
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How NASA Could Help Stop Climate Change With Solar Satellites
Solar satellites were first conceptualised in 1968, and are lightweight frames several miles across would orbit 22,000 miles above the equator.
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Chandrayaan-2's Third Lunar-Bound Orbit Manoeuvre Performed Successfully: ISRO
ISTRAC performed the third lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre for Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.
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Chandrayaan-2: Soft Landing of Vikram Planned for September 7
Chandrayaan-2 was launched on July 22, and has undergone several orbital manoeuvres. ISRO Chairman K Sivan made the announcement on Thursday at an event in Chennai.
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"3 Steps Closer To Moon": ISRO's Latest Chandrayaan-2 Update
Chandrayaan-2, orbiting the Earth after lift-off on July 22, completed its third orbit raising manoeuvre taking India three steps closer to the moon, India's space agency ISRO said today.
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Chandrayaan-2 To Reach Moon By August 20, Says Space Agency ISRO
India's second moon spacecraft Chandrayaan-2, put into earth orbit on July 22, is scheduled to reach the Moon by August 20, the Indian space agency said on Wednesday.
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NASA's Cassini Completes Final Flyby Of Saturn's Moon Titan
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has completed its last close flyby of Saturn's hazy moon Titan and is beginning its final set of 22 orbits before the probe plunges into the ringed planet to bring an end to its 20- year-long journey.
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Orbital ATK Set to Launch Cargo to Space Station on Tuesday
The unmanned Cygnus cargo ship, nestled atop an Atlas V rocket, is poised for take off during a 30-minute launch window beginning at 8:41pm IST (3:11pm GMT).
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ISRO's 'Lost' Chandrayaan-1 Found Orbiting Moon: NASA
India's first unmanned mission to the moon- Chandrayaan 1- which was believed lost, is still orbiting the moon, say NASA scientists.
