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China Launches AI-Powered Satellite Constellation to Build Space Supercomputer
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Brand-New Falcon 9 Rocket
- Thursday May 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On May 20, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched its 60th Falcon 9 mission of the year from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a brand-new booster, B1095. The rocket lifted off at 11:19 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 40, carrying 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. Notably, 13 of these satellites are equipped with Direct to Cell t...
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Satellite Pics Show How Terror Sites Were Destroyed In Operation Sindoor
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Samiran Mishra
Satellite imagery released by Maxar Technologies revealed detailed visual evidence of the destruction caused by Operation Sindoor, the unprecedented mission in which airstrikes, precise, pre-planned, and unprecedented in scale, targeted nine sites.
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NASA Spots Plankton Swarms from Space to Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
North Atlantic Right Whales are one of the world’s most endangered mammals. They face threats from fishing gear entanglement and ship collisions. Scientists are now using NASA satellite data to track the whales’ key food source, the red coloured plankton Calanus finmarchicus, in the Gulf of Maine. By identifying swarms of this copepod via its n...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- World News | Reported by Nikunj Garg, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab successfully launched eight satellites into orbit for OroraTech on March 26. The mission, "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," aims to improve real-time wildfire detection through thermal infrared imaging. The satellites will join OroraTech’s existing network, operating at a 97-degree inclination, 550 km above Earth. CEO Martin Langer hig...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China’s ‘Kill Mesh’ Threatens US Satellites, Space Force Warns
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The US Space Force has raised concerns over China’s advanced space warfare system, ‘Kill Mesh,’ which poses significant threats to US satellites. Speaking at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, General Michael Guetlein emphasized the need for stronger space defenses as adversaries like China and Russia demonstrate new orbital military c...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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SpaceX’s Starlink to Reportedly Secure Faster Regulatory Approvals in India After Deals With Airtel, Jio
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet services could reportedly secure faster regulatory approvals in India. As per the report, the expedited approvals could be due to the Elon Musk-owned space technology company entering partnerships with Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms. Notably, both the telecom service providers will make Starlink equipment ava...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket to Land at Sea, First Launch Set for 2025
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Elon Musk Seeks To Use Starlink Terminals In US Airspace System
- Tuesday February 25, 2025
- World News | Jason Leopold and Allyson Versprille, Bloomberg
SpaceX seeks to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to help accelerate an upgrade of the information technology networks that supports the US Federal Aviation Administration's national airspace system.
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www.ndtv.com
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Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China Launches AI-Powered Satellite Constellation to Build Space Supercomputer
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Brand-New Falcon 9 Rocket
- Thursday May 22, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On May 20, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched its 60th Falcon 9 mission of the year from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a brand-new booster, B1095. The rocket lifted off at 11:19 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 40, carrying 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. Notably, 13 of these satellites are equipped with Direct to Cell t...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Satellite Pics Show How Terror Sites Were Destroyed In Operation Sindoor
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Samiran Mishra
Satellite imagery released by Maxar Technologies revealed detailed visual evidence of the destruction caused by Operation Sindoor, the unprecedented mission in which airstrikes, precise, pre-planned, and unprecedented in scale, targeted nine sites.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
NASA Spots Plankton Swarms from Space to Help Save North Atlantic Right Whales
- Friday May 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
North Atlantic Right Whales are one of the world’s most endangered mammals. They face threats from fishing gear entanglement and ship collisions. Scientists are now using NASA satellite data to track the whales’ key food source, the red coloured plankton Calanus finmarchicus, in the Gulf of Maine. By identifying swarms of this copepod via its n...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
- Wednesday April 16, 2025
- World News | Reported by Nikunj Garg, Written by Abhishek Chakraborty
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab successfully launched eight satellites into orbit for OroraTech on March 26. The mission, "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," aims to improve real-time wildfire detection through thermal infrared imaging. The satellites will join OroraTech’s existing network, operating at a 97-degree inclination, 550 km above Earth. CEO Martin Langer hig...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China’s ‘Kill Mesh’ Threatens US Satellites, Space Force Warns
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The US Space Force has raised concerns over China’s advanced space warfare system, ‘Kill Mesh,’ which poses significant threats to US satellites. Speaking at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference, General Michael Guetlein emphasized the need for stronger space defenses as adversaries like China and Russia demonstrate new orbital military c...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record with NROL-57 Launch from Vandenberg
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the classified NROL-57 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the shortest turnaround between launches for a reused booster at just over nine days. The first stage had previously carried NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH probes. This mission is part of the National Reconnaissance Office’s proliferated architecture...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
- Thursday March 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
ISRO SpaDeX Successfully Undocks, Advancing Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan
- Tuesday March 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ISRO has successfully completed the undocking of its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), marking a crucial advancement in India’s space capabilities. The controlled separation of two satellites confirms India’s ability to execute complex docking maneuvers, a key requirement for missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. According to ISRO, furthe...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX’s Starlink to Reportedly Secure Faster Regulatory Approvals in India After Deals With Airtel, Jio
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite Internet services could reportedly secure faster regulatory approvals in India. As per the report, the expedited approvals could be due to the Elon Musk-owned space technology company entering partnerships with Bharti Airtel and Jio Platforms. Notably, both the telecom service providers will make Starlink equipment ava...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket to Land at Sea, First Launch Set for 2025
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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 ...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Elon Musk Seeks To Use Starlink Terminals In US Airspace System
- Tuesday February 25, 2025
- World News | Jason Leopold and Allyson Versprille, Bloomberg
SpaceX seeks to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals to help accelerate an upgrade of the information technology networks that supports the US Federal Aviation Administration's national airspace system.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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www.gadgets360.com