Centre Pitches Rs 33 Crore For Project To Save Satellites From Space Junk
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 8, 2019
The Centre has proposed Rs 33 crore for an ISRO project to secure Indian satellites from space debris and other dangers, according to documents related to supplementary demand for grants.
Popular Meteor Shower Of The Year Peaks On Monday, Tuesday Nights
Science | Matthew Cappucci, The Washington Post | Monday August 12, 2019
There are few things more special than watching a shooting star streak across the sky on a warm summer evening. You'll have your chance Monday and Tuesday nights, when a dozen meteors per hour and possibly up to 50 or more at its peak are slated to dazzle the heavens after dark.
ISRO To Build Centre To Protect High-Value Assets From Space Debris
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 3, 2019
The Indian space agency on Saturday said that the foundation stone for a centre to monitor and protect high value space assets from space debris has been laid.
Space Debris Risk Caused By Mission Shakti Overhyped, Says Rakesh Sharma
India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Tuesday April 16, 2019
India's successful test of an anti-satellite missile (ASAT) last month, when it shot down a satellite in space, was met with mixed reactions internationally.
Idea Of Tidying Up In Space Remains An Experimental One
Science | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 11, 2019
With constellations of thousands of telecommunication mini satellites expected to orbit Earth in the near future, the risk of space-debris collisions will grow.
Pentagon Says India's ASAT Debris Expected To Burn Up In Atmosphere
India News | Reuters | Friday April 5, 2019
The Pentagon said on Thursday that it stood by Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's assessment last week that debris from an Indian anti-satellite weapons test would eventually burn up in the atmosphere, despite a subsequent, more negative assessment by NASA.
US Says "Took Note" Of India's Statements On Debris Created By ASAT Test
India News | ANI | Wednesday April 3, 2019
ASAT Missile Test: The United States has said that the issue of space debris is an important concern and it has taken note of the Indian government's statements that its recently conducted anti-satellite missile test or ASAT was designed to address "space debris issues," according to US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino.
"Audacious": Anand Mahindra Blasts NASA Comments On Anti-Satellite Test
India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday April 3, 2019
Influential businessman Anand Mahindra today said the US was being hypocritical after the country's space agency NASA termed India's anti-satellite missile test or ASAT test a "terrible, terrible thing."
Concerns Over Debris Left By ASAT Missile Before ISRO's April 1 Launch
India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Sunday March 31, 2019
Will India's recent test of the anti-satellite (ASAT) missile endanger the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle tomorrow? The anti-satellite weapon launched as part of Mission Shakti created a new debris pile some 300 kilometres above the Earth.
Space Debris From Anti-Satellite Test To 'Vanish' In 45 Days: Defence Research Body Chief
India News | Reuters | Thursday March 28, 2019
The space debris from India's anti-satellite weapons launch is expected to burn out in less than 45 days, the top defence scientist said on Thursday, seeking to allay global concern about fragments hitting objects.
Over 7 Lakh Pieces Of Junk Circle Earth. This Firm Wants To Clear Them
Science | Hiromi Horie, Bloomberg | Saturday February 16, 2019
As the satellite industry booms, a Japan-based venture is working to prevent space-debris collisions that could paralyze transportation, defense and telecommunications systems.
First Satellite to Collect Space Junk Deployed From ISS
Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 25, 2018
The Britain-built satellite, named RemoveDEBRIS mission, is one of the world's first attempts to tackle the build-up of dangerous space debris orbiting the Earth.
GSAT-6A Satellite Could Become 'Fully Loaded' Space Debris If Link Not Established, Say Experts
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 2, 2018
Indian communication satellite GSAT-6A would become a space debris if the Indian space agency does not reestablish communication link with it, said experts.
NASA To Measure Orbital Debris Around International Space Station
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 27, 2017
NASA is set to launch a sensor on December 4 to measure orbital debris around the International Space Station (ISS).
Need Legal Framework To Regulate Use Of Space: Birender Singh Dhanoa
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017
Chief of Air Staff Birender Singh Dhanoa today said there is an urgent need to evolve a comprehensive international legal framework for ensuring regulated use of space.
Centre Pitches Rs 33 Crore For Project To Save Satellites From Space Junk
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 8, 2019
The Centre has proposed Rs 33 crore for an ISRO project to secure Indian satellites from space debris and other dangers, according to documents related to supplementary demand for grants.
Popular Meteor Shower Of The Year Peaks On Monday, Tuesday Nights
Science | Matthew Cappucci, The Washington Post | Monday August 12, 2019
There are few things more special than watching a shooting star streak across the sky on a warm summer evening. You'll have your chance Monday and Tuesday nights, when a dozen meteors per hour and possibly up to 50 or more at its peak are slated to dazzle the heavens after dark.
ISRO To Build Centre To Protect High-Value Assets From Space Debris
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 3, 2019
The Indian space agency on Saturday said that the foundation stone for a centre to monitor and protect high value space assets from space debris has been laid.
Space Debris Risk Caused By Mission Shakti Overhyped, Says Rakesh Sharma
India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Tuesday April 16, 2019
India's successful test of an anti-satellite missile (ASAT) last month, when it shot down a satellite in space, was met with mixed reactions internationally.
Idea Of Tidying Up In Space Remains An Experimental One
Science | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 11, 2019
With constellations of thousands of telecommunication mini satellites expected to orbit Earth in the near future, the risk of space-debris collisions will grow.
Pentagon Says India's ASAT Debris Expected To Burn Up In Atmosphere
India News | Reuters | Friday April 5, 2019
The Pentagon said on Thursday that it stood by Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's assessment last week that debris from an Indian anti-satellite weapons test would eventually burn up in the atmosphere, despite a subsequent, more negative assessment by NASA.
US Says "Took Note" Of India's Statements On Debris Created By ASAT Test
India News | ANI | Wednesday April 3, 2019
ASAT Missile Test: The United States has said that the issue of space debris is an important concern and it has taken note of the Indian government's statements that its recently conducted anti-satellite missile test or ASAT was designed to address "space debris issues," according to US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino.
"Audacious": Anand Mahindra Blasts NASA Comments On Anti-Satellite Test
India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday April 3, 2019
Influential businessman Anand Mahindra today said the US was being hypocritical after the country's space agency NASA termed India's anti-satellite missile test or ASAT test a "terrible, terrible thing."
Concerns Over Debris Left By ASAT Missile Before ISRO's April 1 Launch
India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Sunday March 31, 2019
Will India's recent test of the anti-satellite (ASAT) missile endanger the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle tomorrow? The anti-satellite weapon launched as part of Mission Shakti created a new debris pile some 300 kilometres above the Earth.
Space Debris From Anti-Satellite Test To 'Vanish' In 45 Days: Defence Research Body Chief
India News | Reuters | Thursday March 28, 2019
The space debris from India's anti-satellite weapons launch is expected to burn out in less than 45 days, the top defence scientist said on Thursday, seeking to allay global concern about fragments hitting objects.
Over 7 Lakh Pieces Of Junk Circle Earth. This Firm Wants To Clear Them
Science | Hiromi Horie, Bloomberg | Saturday February 16, 2019
As the satellite industry booms, a Japan-based venture is working to prevent space-debris collisions that could paralyze transportation, defense and telecommunications systems.
First Satellite to Collect Space Junk Deployed From ISS
Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 25, 2018
The Britain-built satellite, named RemoveDEBRIS mission, is one of the world's first attempts to tackle the build-up of dangerous space debris orbiting the Earth.
GSAT-6A Satellite Could Become 'Fully Loaded' Space Debris If Link Not Established, Say Experts
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 2, 2018
Indian communication satellite GSAT-6A would become a space debris if the Indian space agency does not reestablish communication link with it, said experts.
NASA To Measure Orbital Debris Around International Space Station
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 27, 2017
NASA is set to launch a sensor on December 4 to measure orbital debris around the International Space Station (ISS).
Need Legal Framework To Regulate Use Of Space: Birender Singh Dhanoa
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017
Chief of Air Staff Birender Singh Dhanoa today said there is an urgent need to evolve a comprehensive international legal framework for ensuring regulated use of space.
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