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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction
A technical issue has stalled the orbit-raising operations of ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite, launched on January 29. While solar panels are functioning and communication is stable, the oxidizer valves have failed to open, preventing thruster activation. Tracking data indicates the satellite remains in its initial orbit. ISRO is assessing alternative wa...
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Japan’s First Space Launch of 2025 Sends Michibiki 6 Navigation Satellite into Orbit
Japan launched the Michibiki 6 satellite aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, marking the country’s first space mission of 2025. The 4,900-kilogram satellite was deployed into a geostationary transfer orbit 29 minutes after liftoff. Michibiki 6 will enhance the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, improving GPS services in Japan and nearb...
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ISRO's Latest Mission Hits A Hurdle, Satellite Faces Technical Glitch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s 100th rocket mission hit a hurdle after its navigation satellite, which was launched on Wednesday, suffered a technical glitch on Sunday.
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"A View Like No Other": ISRO Shares Onboard Footage Of 100th Rocket Launch
The ISRO on Wednesday celebrated its 100th rocket mission with the successful launch of navigation satellite NVS-02.
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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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What Is 'One Nation, One Time' Initiative, How It May Work
Currently, IST is determined, down to the millisecond, using GPS satellites linked to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
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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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Updated World Magnetic Model Predicts Magnetic North Pole’s Shift
On December 17, the National Centers for Environmental Information and the British Geological Survey released an updated version of the World Magnetic Model, designed to predict Earth's magnetic field changes over the next five years. The update is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of navigation systems, including satellite and smartphone applicati...
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 Mission from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched the Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 mission from Cape Canaveral on December 16, 2024, marking a major military milestone. The satellite was sent into medium Earth orbit and may connect with the GPS III network, improving navigation systems. Despite weather delays and speculation over its payload, the Falcon 9 rocket’s fi...
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Andaman Cops Want Help From Elon Musk's Starlink In Massive Drugs Probe
Andaman police will seek details from Elon Musk's Starlink in a bid to hunt down drug smugglers who used its satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and bring meth worth $4.25 billion into Indian waters for the first time.
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Time Moves Faster On Moon Than On Earth? Scientists Reveal
To explore the Earth's natural satellite, the communication and navigation infrastructure between both worlds must be synced immaculately.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Two Satellites Stuck in Orbit for 123 Days
After a rocket malfunction left two satellites spiralling in the wrong orbit, Chinese engineers turned to gravitational slingshot manoeuvres for a 123-day rescue mission—successfully restoring them and advancing China's ambitions in space autonomy.
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ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Stalls in Orbit Due to Technical Malfunction
A technical issue has stalled the orbit-raising operations of ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite, launched on January 29. While solar panels are functioning and communication is stable, the oxidizer valves have failed to open, preventing thruster activation. Tracking data indicates the satellite remains in its initial orbit. ISRO is assessing alternative wa...
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Japan’s First Space Launch of 2025 Sends Michibiki 6 Navigation Satellite into Orbit
Japan launched the Michibiki 6 satellite aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, marking the country’s first space mission of 2025. The 4,900-kilogram satellite was deployed into a geostationary transfer orbit 29 minutes after liftoff. Michibiki 6 will enhance the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, improving GPS services in Japan and nearb...
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ISRO's Latest Mission Hits A Hurdle, Satellite Faces Technical Glitch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s 100th rocket mission hit a hurdle after its navigation satellite, which was launched on Wednesday, suffered a technical glitch on Sunday.
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"A View Like No Other": ISRO Shares Onboard Footage Of 100th Rocket Launch
The ISRO on Wednesday celebrated its 100th rocket mission with the successful launch of navigation satellite NVS-02.
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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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What Is 'One Nation, One Time' Initiative, How It May Work
Currently, IST is determined, down to the millisecond, using GPS satellites linked to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
-
ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
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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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Updated World Magnetic Model Predicts Magnetic North Pole’s Shift
On December 17, the National Centers for Environmental Information and the British Geological Survey released an updated version of the World Magnetic Model, designed to predict Earth's magnetic field changes over the next five years. The update is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of navigation systems, including satellite and smartphone applicati...
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 Mission from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched the Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 mission from Cape Canaveral on December 16, 2024, marking a major military milestone. The satellite was sent into medium Earth orbit and may connect with the GPS III network, improving navigation systems. Despite weather delays and speculation over its payload, the Falcon 9 rocket’s fi...
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Andaman Cops Want Help From Elon Musk's Starlink In Massive Drugs Probe
Andaman police will seek details from Elon Musk's Starlink in a bid to hunt down drug smugglers who used its satellite internet device to navigate deep seas and bring meth worth $4.25 billion into Indian waters for the first time.
-
Time Moves Faster On Moon Than On Earth? Scientists Reveal
To explore the Earth's natural satellite, the communication and navigation infrastructure between both worlds must be synced immaculately.
-
Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
