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India's First Private Orbital Rocket Set For July 18 Launch
The company said all necessary airspace and maritime clearances have been obtained, with authorities notifying restricted zones along the rocket's flight path and impact corridor ahead of the mission.
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"Sunlight On Demand": US Approves Controversial Space Mirror Satellite Despite Concerns
Robert Massey of the Royal Astronomical Society said it would be "absolutely the destruction of a central part of human heritage".
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"Easier To Do It First, Then Tell Everybody": Shubhanshu Shukla's Mantra
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said he kept a journal throughout including audio notes, written logs and whatever was available on the advice of people who had done this before
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Starlink Constellation Crosses 10,600 Satellites After Latest SpaceX Launch
A Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 Starlink satellites from California, expanding the constellation beyond 10,600 spacecraft. The mission also brought booster B1071 within one flight of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 reusability record.
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13.5 Million Km, 80,000 Words: Shubhanshu Shukla Brings Space Down To Earth
Shukla's transition from astronaut to author comes on the back of a landmark mission. During the Axiom-4 Mission, the crew of four travelled a total of approximately 13.5 million kilometres and completed 320 orbits of Earth.
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ISRO Scientist Nandini Harinath's Mars Mission Saree Lands At US Space Museum
'Rocket Woman' Nandini Harinath's Mangalyaan saree is a symbol of India's national pride and narrates her personal story of success and courage
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Scientists Discover New Fuel-Saving Route to the Moon
A new study has revealed a fuel-efficient path to the Moon using hidden gravitational corridors in space. The route saves propellant, lowers mission costs, and maintains continuous communication with Earth, potentially improving future lunar missions.
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SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites, Nears 10,500 in Orbit
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 from California on May 19, 2026. The mission featured the successful landing of booster B1103 and pushed the Starlink constellation close to 10,500 active satellites in low-Earth orbit.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX In Talks With Google Over Orbiting Data Centres
Traditional data centres consume vast amounts of electricity and water, leading firms to search for alternatives that are cleaner and more sustainable.
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ISRO Team Confirms Sun's Activity Is Forcing Old, Dead Satellites To Fall Back To Earth
Researchers have confirmed for the first time that peaks in solar activity accelerate the orbital decay of space debris, offering a valuable tool for safer space mission planning amid growing concerns over orbital clutter.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Earth And Moon Captured From Mars Orbit
NASA further said that the phase angle of the image is 98 degrees, meaning that less than half of both Earth and the Moon are directly illuminated.
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Satellites And Space Mirrors Threaten Sleep And Ecosystems, Scientists Warn
International scientists urge US FCC to review Reflect Orbital and SpaceX proposals brightening night skies, threatening health, wildlife, food security.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Astronaut Shares Stunning View Of Earth From Space, Says "There Are No Words"
This marks the first time in more than 50 years that astronauts on a NASA mission will orbit the Moon.
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Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
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Rs 4.6 Lakh For Sunlight After Dark? US Startup Plans To Launch 50,000 Mirrors In Space
Reflect Orbital, a US startup, plans to launch mirrors in space to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, aiming to provide artificial light and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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India's First Private Orbital Rocket Set For July 18 Launch
The company said all necessary airspace and maritime clearances have been obtained, with authorities notifying restricted zones along the rocket's flight path and impact corridor ahead of the mission.
-
"Sunlight On Demand": US Approves Controversial Space Mirror Satellite Despite Concerns
Robert Massey of the Royal Astronomical Society said it would be "absolutely the destruction of a central part of human heritage".
-
"Easier To Do It First, Then Tell Everybody": Shubhanshu Shukla's Mantra
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla said he kept a journal throughout including audio notes, written logs and whatever was available on the advice of people who had done this before
-
Starlink Constellation Crosses 10,600 Satellites After Latest SpaceX Launch
A Falcon 9 rocket launched 24 Starlink satellites from California, expanding the constellation beyond 10,600 spacecraft. The mission also brought booster B1071 within one flight of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 reusability record.
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13.5 Million Km, 80,000 Words: Shubhanshu Shukla Brings Space Down To Earth
Shukla's transition from astronaut to author comes on the back of a landmark mission. During the Axiom-4 Mission, the crew of four travelled a total of approximately 13.5 million kilometres and completed 320 orbits of Earth.
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ISRO Scientist Nandini Harinath's Mars Mission Saree Lands At US Space Museum
'Rocket Woman' Nandini Harinath's Mangalyaan saree is a symbol of India's national pride and narrates her personal story of success and courage
-
Scientists Discover New Fuel-Saving Route to the Moon
A new study has revealed a fuel-efficient path to the Moon using hidden gravitational corridors in space. The route saves propellant, lowers mission costs, and maintains continuous communication with Earth, potentially improving future lunar missions.
-
SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites, Nears 10,500 in Orbit
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 from California on May 19, 2026. The mission featured the successful landing of booster B1103 and pushed the Starlink constellation close to 10,500 active satellites in low-Earth orbit.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX In Talks With Google Over Orbiting Data Centres
Traditional data centres consume vast amounts of electricity and water, leading firms to search for alternatives that are cleaner and more sustainable.
-
ISRO Team Confirms Sun's Activity Is Forcing Old, Dead Satellites To Fall Back To Earth
Researchers have confirmed for the first time that peaks in solar activity accelerate the orbital decay of space debris, offering a valuable tool for safer space mission planning amid growing concerns over orbital clutter.
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NASA Shares Stunning Image Of Earth And Moon Captured From Mars Orbit
NASA further said that the phase angle of the image is 98 degrees, meaning that less than half of both Earth and the Moon are directly illuminated.
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Satellites And Space Mirrors Threaten Sleep And Ecosystems, Scientists Warn
International scientists urge US FCC to review Reflect Orbital and SpaceX proposals brightening night skies, threatening health, wildlife, food security.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Astronaut Shares Stunning View Of Earth From Space, Says "There Are No Words"
This marks the first time in more than 50 years that astronauts on a NASA mission will orbit the Moon.
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Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
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Rs 4.6 Lakh For Sunlight After Dark? US Startup Plans To Launch 50,000 Mirrors In Space
Reflect Orbital, a US startup, plans to launch mirrors in space to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, aiming to provide artificial light and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
