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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's 600Kg Satellite Is Falling Back to Earth, Is There Any Danger?
NASA's 600kg Van Allen Probe A satellite is falling back to Earth, but experts say the risk to the public is extremely small.
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NASA Reveals Earth's Rivers Change Less Over a Year Than Previously Thought
Monitoring river level fluctuations is also helping scientists understand the structure of river banks and river beds, which are often difficult to measure directly.
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Starlink Satellite Breaks Apart in Orbit, Begins Uncontrolled Fall Toward Earth After SpaceX Anomaly
A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling toward Earth after an orbital anomaly caused partial breakup and loss of contact. The company says the spacecraft will safely burn up during reentry, while the incident highlights increasing space safety concerns as satellite numbers continue to grow rapidly.
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Starlink Satellites Falling To Earth Raise Fears Of Space Junk "Chain Reaction"
While SpaceX's Starlink network has revolutionised global connectivity, its rapid expansion adds to growing congestion in orbit.
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Himanta Sarma Orders Satellite Mapping Of Open Drains After 3-Year-Old's Death
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the state's Chief Secretary to employ satellite imagery to identify open drains across urban areas throughout the state.
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Cosmic Visitor: 4.56-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strikes into Georgia Home
On June 26, 2025, a dazzling daytime fireball streaked over Georgia, captured by satellites and witnessed across multiple states. A surviving fragment smashed through the roof of a McDonough home, denting the wooden floor 14 feet below. Scientists at the University of Georgia analyzed about 23 grams of this ancient rock, determining it to be a 4.56...
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New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm
Russian scientists have verified the existence of a new island in the northern Caspian Sea, first spotted via satellite in late 2024. Located 30 km from Maly Zhemchuzhny Island, the islet appeared as sea levels reached historic lows due to climate change and tectonic shifts. Although researchers couldn’t land due to shallow water, drone images ...
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Solar Storms Are Causing Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites To Fall From The Sky
The study revealed that geomagnetic storms caused by the Sun's eruptions increased atmospheric drag, causing satellites to re-enter faster than expected.
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ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Mission Falls Short as Rocket Glitch Stops EOS-09 Satellite Deployment
ISRO’s PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission failed after a third-stage malfunction prevented the satellite’s deployment. Launched from Sriharikota on May 18, the rocket experienced a drop in chamber pressure mid-flight. This marked the PSLV’s first failure since 2017, with ISRO now conducting a detailed analysis to identify the root cause and restore miss...
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NDTV Explains: Why ISRO's EOS-9 Satellite Launch Failed
ISRO's 63rd PSLV launch to put the EOS-9 surveillance satellite in orbit could not be accomplished as the launch failed during the third stage due to a fall in pressure.
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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Debris From China's Sino-French Satellite Launch Falls Over Populated Area
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) swiftly declared the launch a success shortly after liftoff.
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Solo Climber From Japan Found Dead After Falling From North America's Tallest Peak
Upon investigation, rangers were able to identify the fallen climber's location at 17,000 feet using data from his satellite communication device.
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Retired NASA Satellite Falls Back To Earth After 38 Years In Space
A defunct NASA satellite has fallen back to Earth after nearly four decades in space. The Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) was launched in 1984 aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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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's 600Kg Satellite Is Falling Back to Earth, Is There Any Danger?
NASA's 600kg Van Allen Probe A satellite is falling back to Earth, but experts say the risk to the public is extremely small.
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NASA Reveals Earth's Rivers Change Less Over a Year Than Previously Thought
Monitoring river level fluctuations is also helping scientists understand the structure of river banks and river beds, which are often difficult to measure directly.
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Starlink Satellite Breaks Apart in Orbit, Begins Uncontrolled Fall Toward Earth After SpaceX Anomaly
A SpaceX Starlink satellite is tumbling toward Earth after an orbital anomaly caused partial breakup and loss of contact. The company says the spacecraft will safely burn up during reentry, while the incident highlights increasing space safety concerns as satellite numbers continue to grow rapidly.
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Starlink Satellites Falling To Earth Raise Fears Of Space Junk "Chain Reaction"
While SpaceX's Starlink network has revolutionised global connectivity, its rapid expansion adds to growing congestion in orbit.
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Himanta Sarma Orders Satellite Mapping Of Open Drains After 3-Year-Old's Death
In a significant move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has instructed the state's Chief Secretary to employ satellite imagery to identify open drains across urban areas throughout the state.
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Cosmic Visitor: 4.56-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite Strikes into Georgia Home
On June 26, 2025, a dazzling daytime fireball streaked over Georgia, captured by satellites and witnessed across multiple states. A surviving fragment smashed through the roof of a McDonough home, denting the wooden floor 14 feet below. Scientists at the University of Georgia analyzed about 23 grams of this ancient rock, determining it to be a 4.56...
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New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm
Russian scientists have verified the existence of a new island in the northern Caspian Sea, first spotted via satellite in late 2024. Located 30 km from Maly Zhemchuzhny Island, the islet appeared as sea levels reached historic lows due to climate change and tectonic shifts. Although researchers couldn’t land due to shallow water, drone images ...
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Solar Storms Are Causing Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites To Fall From The Sky
The study revealed that geomagnetic storms caused by the Sun's eruptions increased atmospheric drag, causing satellites to re-enter faster than expected.
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ISRO’s PSLV-C61 Mission Falls Short as Rocket Glitch Stops EOS-09 Satellite Deployment
ISRO’s PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission failed after a third-stage malfunction prevented the satellite’s deployment. Launched from Sriharikota on May 18, the rocket experienced a drop in chamber pressure mid-flight. This marked the PSLV’s first failure since 2017, with ISRO now conducting a detailed analysis to identify the root cause and restore miss...
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NDTV Explains: Why ISRO's EOS-9 Satellite Launch Failed
ISRO's 63rd PSLV launch to put the EOS-9 surveillance satellite in orbit could not be accomplished as the launch failed during the third stage due to a fall in pressure.
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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Debris From China's Sino-French Satellite Launch Falls Over Populated Area
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) swiftly declared the launch a success shortly after liftoff.
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Solo Climber From Japan Found Dead After Falling From North America's Tallest Peak
Upon investigation, rangers were able to identify the fallen climber's location at 17,000 feet using data from his satellite communication device.
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Retired NASA Satellite Falls Back To Earth After 38 Years In Space
A defunct NASA satellite has fallen back to Earth after nearly four decades in space. The Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS) was launched in 1984 aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
