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How Did India Look From Space? Sunita Williams' "Himalayas, Mumbai" Answer
Indian-origin space explorer Sunita Williams is reminiscing about passing over the "incredible" Himalayas on board the International Space Station, a space lab that hosts astronauts from across the globe.
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Laboratory Test Shows Ion-Molecule Collision Theory Fails to Produce Benzene in Space Conditions
A recent laboratory experiment conducted by researchers at JILA and NIST has disproved a long-held theory about how benzene forms in interstellar space. The study tested ion-molecule collisions at near-zero temperatures and extremely low pressure but failed to produce benzene. This challenges earlier theories linking benzene to the formation of car...
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
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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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
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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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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New Research Reveals Mars’ Red Colour Linked to Ancient Water Presence
A recent study suggests that Mars’ red hue originates from ferrihydrite, an iron oxide that forms in water-rich environments. Scientists recreated Martian dust in labs and found that the mineral remained stable despite the planet’s dry conditions. Data from orbiting spacecraft and rovers confirm this discovery, reshaping theories about Mars’ ...
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UCLA Unveils SPLITTER, a Tethered Jumping Robot for Space Exploration
Researchers at UCLA’s RoMeLa lab have developed SPLITTER, a robotic system designed for planetary exploration through tethered jumping. The system consists of two quadrupedal robots connected by a tether, allowing efficient movement in low-gravity environments like the Moon and asteroids. Unlike traditional rovers, SPLITTER’s design enables sta...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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Meta’s Reality Labs Unit Posts $5 Billion in Losses in Q4 2024
Reality Labs logged a loss of $4.97 billion (roughly Rs. 43,040 crore) in Q4, 2024. In an attempt to explain losses for Reality Labs, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “generative AI, Reality Labs generally are more technical organisations which means higher cost and space being relative for their business functions.”
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 131 Satellites on Transporter 12 Mission
SpaceX’s Transporter 12 mission, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deployed 131 satellites into low Earth orbit on 14 January 2025. Among the payloads were 37 satellites from Planet Labs, including the AI-powered Pelican-2, designed for high-resolution imaging and real-time data analysis. The mission also saw the Falcon 9 booster success...
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In A First, Life Sprouts On ISRO's Space Lab
In a first for India, life has sprouted on a craft sent into space by the country. Cowpea seeds sent on the PS4-Orbital Experiment Module (POEM) or the Bharatiya Space Labhave germinated in the near zero-gravity and enclosed surroundings of space.
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Rocket Lab Delays Launch of Synspective's Earth-Imaging Satellite
Rocket Lab's scheduled launch of Synspective's Earth-imaging satellite, "Owl The Way Up," was postponed on December 20, 2024. The delay, announced by the company, was due to the need for further analysis of sensor data. The mission aims to deploy one of Synspective's Strix radar-imaging satellites, part of a broader plan to establish a 30-satellite...
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World Labs Unveils AI System That Can Generate 3D Interactive Worlds Using an Image
World Labs, the artificial intelligence (AI) startup, unveiled its first AI system on Monday. The currently unnamed AI system can generate interactive 3D worlds using an image input. These generated worlds turn the 2D visual asset into explorable 3D scenes where users can navigate using a keyboard and mouse. The AI system is currently in preview an...
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How Did India Look From Space? Sunita Williams' "Himalayas, Mumbai" Answer
Indian-origin space explorer Sunita Williams is reminiscing about passing over the "incredible" Himalayas on board the International Space Station, a space lab that hosts astronauts from across the globe.
-
Laboratory Test Shows Ion-Molecule Collision Theory Fails to Produce Benzene in Space Conditions
A recent laboratory experiment conducted by researchers at JILA and NIST has disproved a long-held theory about how benzene forms in interstellar space. The study tested ion-molecule collisions at near-zero temperatures and extremely low pressure but failed to produce benzene. This challenges earlier theories linking benzene to the formation of car...
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
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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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
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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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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New Research Reveals Mars’ Red Colour Linked to Ancient Water Presence
A recent study suggests that Mars’ red hue originates from ferrihydrite, an iron oxide that forms in water-rich environments. Scientists recreated Martian dust in labs and found that the mineral remained stable despite the planet’s dry conditions. Data from orbiting spacecraft and rovers confirm this discovery, reshaping theories about Mars’ ...
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UCLA Unveils SPLITTER, a Tethered Jumping Robot for Space Exploration
Researchers at UCLA’s RoMeLa lab have developed SPLITTER, a robotic system designed for planetary exploration through tethered jumping. The system consists of two quadrupedal robots connected by a tether, allowing efficient movement in low-gravity environments like the Moon and asteroids. Unlike traditional rovers, SPLITTER’s design enables sta...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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Meta’s Reality Labs Unit Posts $5 Billion in Losses in Q4 2024
Reality Labs logged a loss of $4.97 billion (roughly Rs. 43,040 crore) in Q4, 2024. In an attempt to explain losses for Reality Labs, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “generative AI, Reality Labs generally are more technical organisations which means higher cost and space being relative for their business functions.”
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SpaceX and Vast Seek Research Ideas for Dragon and Haven-1 Space Station
SpaceX and Vast have called for research proposals for experiments aboard the upcoming Haven-1 space station and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft. The station is set to launch in August 2024, followed by a Crew Dragon mission carrying astronauts. Research will focus on human physiology in microgravity and autonomous experiments for low-Earth orbit. Sel...
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SpaceX Successfully Launches 131 Satellites on Transporter 12 Mission
SpaceX’s Transporter 12 mission, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deployed 131 satellites into low Earth orbit on 14 January 2025. Among the payloads were 37 satellites from Planet Labs, including the AI-powered Pelican-2, designed for high-resolution imaging and real-time data analysis. The mission also saw the Falcon 9 booster success...
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In A First, Life Sprouts On ISRO's Space Lab
In a first for India, life has sprouted on a craft sent into space by the country. Cowpea seeds sent on the PS4-Orbital Experiment Module (POEM) or the Bharatiya Space Labhave germinated in the near zero-gravity and enclosed surroundings of space.
-
Rocket Lab Delays Launch of Synspective's Earth-Imaging Satellite
Rocket Lab's scheduled launch of Synspective's Earth-imaging satellite, "Owl The Way Up," was postponed on December 20, 2024. The delay, announced by the company, was due to the need for further analysis of sensor data. The mission aims to deploy one of Synspective's Strix radar-imaging satellites, part of a broader plan to establish a 30-satellite...
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World Labs Unveils AI System That Can Generate 3D Interactive Worlds Using an Image
World Labs, the artificial intelligence (AI) startup, unveiled its first AI system on Monday. The currently unnamed AI system can generate interactive 3D worlds using an image input. These generated worlds turn the 2D visual asset into explorable 3D scenes where users can navigate using a keyboard and mouse. The AI system is currently in preview an...
