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Ex-SpaceX Engineer Bets On Solar Power To Revolutionise Space Travel
Former SpaceX engineer Jeff Thornburg has raised 50 million dollars for his startup Portal Space Systems, aiming to revive NASA's solar thermal propulsion concept and develop faster, more efficient engines for the next generation of spacecraft.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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China Launches AI-Powered Satellite Constellation to Build Space Supercomputer
On May 14, China launched the first 12 satellites of its Three-Body Computing Constellation, an ambitious project led by ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. Set to include 2,800 satellites with a combined capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second, this space-based AI network uses natural cooling in orbit and high-speed laser communications. Designed to ...
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Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket to Land at Sea, First Launch Set for 2025
Rocket Lab has announced that its Neutron rocket will launch in late 2025, aiming to address the growing demand for medium-lift launch services. The rocket will be recovered at sea using a modified offshore barge, enhancing mission flexibility. The company has also introduced a new satellite platform, Flatellite, designed for large-scale satellite ...
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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NISAR Mission 2025: NASA and ISRO Join Forces to Monitor Earth's Ecosystems and Surface Changes
The NISAR Mission 2025, a joint effort between NASA and ISRO, aims to observe Earth's surface, ecosystems, and track environmental changes. The satellite will use cutting-edge radar technology to collect data on biomass, natural disasters, and sea-level rise. Scheduled to launch in 2025, NISAR will be a vital tool for global climate and ecosystem m...
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India Aims For Moon Mission By 2040, Requires Advanced Rocket Development, Says ISRO Chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath, at the India Space Congress 2024, emphasised the need to create more internal demand for satellite technology applications to attract investment and ensure commercial sustainability.
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UP Government To Use Satellite Technology To Check Overloaded Vehicles
Digital and satellite technology will be used to keep an eye on overloaded vehicles in Uttar Pradesh as the government steps up monitoring of vehicles flouting rules.
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Canada Charges 4 Men For Exporting Satellite Technology To China
Canadian police have arrested two men and are seeking two others for exporting controlled goods and technologies intended for space satellite use to China in violation of export and defence laws.
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In ISRO's Heaviest Commercial Launch, 5 British Satellites Successfully Placed in Space
Indian scientists on Friday night launched five British satellites into orbit from the Sriharikota space port. The lift-off at 9.58 pm was successful, the space agency said.
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Countdown Begins for ISRO's Heaviest Commercial Mission
ISRO is all set for its "heaviest" commercial mission to put in orbit five British satellites, with the countdown beginning today for the July 10 launch of India's PSLV-C28 from space port of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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Open to Using Satellites, Drones for Broadband Project: Telecom Minister
The government is open to the use of satellite technology, drones or special balloons for providing broadband connectivity to all the gram panchayats, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said today.
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Ex-SpaceX Engineer Bets On Solar Power To Revolutionise Space Travel
Former SpaceX engineer Jeff Thornburg has raised 50 million dollars for his startup Portal Space Systems, aiming to revive NASA's solar thermal propulsion concept and develop faster, more efficient engines for the next generation of spacecraft.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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China Launches AI-Powered Satellite Constellation to Build Space Supercomputer
On May 14, China launched the first 12 satellites of its Three-Body Computing Constellation, an ambitious project led by ADA Space and Zhejiang Lab. Set to include 2,800 satellites with a combined capacity of 1,000 peta operations per second, this space-based AI network uses natural cooling in orbit and high-speed laser communications. Designed to ...
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Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket to Land at Sea, First Launch Set for 2025
Rocket Lab has announced that its Neutron rocket will launch in late 2025, aiming to address the growing demand for medium-lift launch services. The rocket will be recovered at sea using a modified offshore barge, enhancing mission flexibility. The company has also introduced a new satellite platform, Flatellite, designed for large-scale satellite ...
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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NISAR Mission 2025: NASA and ISRO Join Forces to Monitor Earth's Ecosystems and Surface Changes
The NISAR Mission 2025, a joint effort between NASA and ISRO, aims to observe Earth's surface, ecosystems, and track environmental changes. The satellite will use cutting-edge radar technology to collect data on biomass, natural disasters, and sea-level rise. Scheduled to launch in 2025, NISAR will be a vital tool for global climate and ecosystem m...
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India Aims For Moon Mission By 2040, Requires Advanced Rocket Development, Says ISRO Chief
ISRO Chairman S Somanath, at the India Space Congress 2024, emphasised the need to create more internal demand for satellite technology applications to attract investment and ensure commercial sustainability.
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UP Government To Use Satellite Technology To Check Overloaded Vehicles
Digital and satellite technology will be used to keep an eye on overloaded vehicles in Uttar Pradesh as the government steps up monitoring of vehicles flouting rules.
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Canada Charges 4 Men For Exporting Satellite Technology To China
Canadian police have arrested two men and are seeking two others for exporting controlled goods and technologies intended for space satellite use to China in violation of export and defence laws.
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In ISRO's Heaviest Commercial Launch, 5 British Satellites Successfully Placed in Space
Indian scientists on Friday night launched five British satellites into orbit from the Sriharikota space port. The lift-off at 9.58 pm was successful, the space agency said.
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Countdown Begins for ISRO's Heaviest Commercial Mission
ISRO is all set for its "heaviest" commercial mission to put in orbit five British satellites, with the countdown beginning today for the July 10 launch of India's PSLV-C28 from space port of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
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Open to Using Satellites, Drones for Broadband Project: Telecom Minister
The government is open to the use of satellite technology, drones or special balloons for providing broadband connectivity to all the gram panchayats, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said today.
