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World First: Space Robot Set To Rescue Dying NASA Observatory
The space agency hopes to use a specially designed robot called LINK to lift the sinking telescope into a safer orbit, paving the way for future space rescue missions.
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Supercomputer Study Finds 97,000 Stable Orbits Between Earth and Moon
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory simulated one million potential satellite orbits between Earth and the Moon to assess long-term stability. Fewer than 10% remained stable over six years, highlighting the challenges of operating in cislunar space. Yet the results identified roughly 97,000 viable orbits, offering valuable options ...
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Satellite Constellations Like Elon Musk's Starlink Could Contaminate Space Telescope Images, NASA Warns
The contaminated images could impact various scientific studies, including asteroid detection and galaxy observations.
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SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites With Second Falcon 9 Launch Of The Year
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency on Oct. 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. These satellites form part of the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, a new orbital network designed to provide secure, rapid global communications for military operations.
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Indian Startup GalaxEye Announces Mission Drishti, to Deliver Real-Time Earth Imaging From 2026
Mission Drishti is set to take off in the first quarter of 2026, which will explore Earth in a manner that has never been done before. It weighs 160 kg and is the highest-resolution satellite ever made in the history of the country.
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NASA’s GRACE Satellites Reveal Hidden Deep-Earth Process Behind Gravity Disturbance
Scientists have discovered a mysterious gravity signal detected by satellites nearly 20 years ago, which is linked to deep mantle changes beneath the Earth’s surface. The anomaly, lasting two years, coincided with a magnetic “jerk”, suggesting a rapid mass shift near the planet’s core.
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ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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India's Start-Ups Go Big, 12-Satellite Earth Observation Constellation Soon
In a defining moment for India's space ambitions, four private companies -- Pixxel, Piersight, Satsure, and Dhruva Space -- have joined forces to build a 12-satellite Earth observation constellation, nick-named 'Prithvi Drishti'.
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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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Russia Successfully Launches 53 Satellites into Target Orbit
Russia’s record-breaking launch from the Vostochny spaceport saw 53 satellites sent to orbit, including two Iranian satellites for imaging and communications and a joint satellite with Zimbabwe. A Soyuz-2.1b rocket was used for the mission, which took place on November 4, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. EST. Russia’s Ionosfera-M satellites were part of the ...
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Salsa Satellite Cluster Reentry to Occur On September 8, ESA Scientists Plan to Observe It Live
The European Space Agency (ESA) will witness a rare event as the first of four Cluster satellites, named "Salsa", re-enters Earth's atmosphere on September 8. This satellite, launched as part of ESA's Cluster mission, will burn up in an uncontrolled yet targeted reentry over a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean. The event presents a unique oppo...
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NASA to Provide Advanced Training to Indian Astronauts for Joint Mission to ISS, US Envoy Says
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will provide advanced training to Indian astronauts to send a joint mission to the International Space Station, according US envoy to India Eric Garcetti. Meanwhile, NISAR a joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO will soon be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center.
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Government Eases Approval Process for Foreign Direct Investment in Space Sector
The government has announced that it will allow 100 percent foreign direct investment in the manufacture of satellite systems without official approval, while also easing rules for launch vehicles. Foreign companies can invest in the manufacture of components and systems or sub-systems for satellites up to 100 percent without approval, according to...
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Jio May Soon Receive Regulatory Approval for Launch of Satellite Internet Services in India: Report
JioSpaceFiber could launch in India soon, according to a report. Approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) would allow the company to become the first satellite-based giga fibre Internet service in the country, ahead of Elon Musk-led Starlink, Eutelsat Group's OneWeb, and Amazon's Project Kuiper, firms th...
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"New Era Of A Space Power": Kim Jong Un Celebrates Spy Satellite Success
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated a "new era of a space power" with scientists and his family, reports said Friday, after the North successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit.
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World First: Space Robot Set To Rescue Dying NASA Observatory
The space agency hopes to use a specially designed robot called LINK to lift the sinking telescope into a safer orbit, paving the way for future space rescue missions.
-
Supercomputer Study Finds 97,000 Stable Orbits Between Earth and Moon
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory simulated one million potential satellite orbits between Earth and the Moon to assess long-term stability. Fewer than 10% remained stable over six years, highlighting the challenges of operating in cislunar space. Yet the results identified roughly 97,000 viable orbits, offering valuable options ...
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Satellite Constellations Like Elon Musk's Starlink Could Contaminate Space Telescope Images, NASA Warns
The contaminated images could impact various scientific studies, including asteroid detection and galaxy observations.
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SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites With Second Falcon 9 Launch Of The Year
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency on Oct. 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. These satellites form part of the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, a new orbital network designed to provide secure, rapid global communications for military operations.
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Indian Startup GalaxEye Announces Mission Drishti, to Deliver Real-Time Earth Imaging From 2026
Mission Drishti is set to take off in the first quarter of 2026, which will explore Earth in a manner that has never been done before. It weighs 160 kg and is the highest-resolution satellite ever made in the history of the country.
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NASA’s GRACE Satellites Reveal Hidden Deep-Earth Process Behind Gravity Disturbance
Scientists have discovered a mysterious gravity signal detected by satellites nearly 20 years ago, which is linked to deep mantle changes beneath the Earth’s surface. The anomaly, lasting two years, coincided with a magnetic “jerk”, suggesting a rapid mass shift near the planet’s core.
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ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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India's Start-Ups Go Big, 12-Satellite Earth Observation Constellation Soon
In a defining moment for India's space ambitions, four private companies -- Pixxel, Piersight, Satsure, and Dhruva Space -- have joined forces to build a 12-satellite Earth observation constellation, nick-named 'Prithvi Drishti'.
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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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Russia Successfully Launches 53 Satellites into Target Orbit
Russia’s record-breaking launch from the Vostochny spaceport saw 53 satellites sent to orbit, including two Iranian satellites for imaging and communications and a joint satellite with Zimbabwe. A Soyuz-2.1b rocket was used for the mission, which took place on November 4, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. EST. Russia’s Ionosfera-M satellites were part of the ...
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Salsa Satellite Cluster Reentry to Occur On September 8, ESA Scientists Plan to Observe It Live
The European Space Agency (ESA) will witness a rare event as the first of four Cluster satellites, named "Salsa", re-enters Earth's atmosphere on September 8. This satellite, launched as part of ESA's Cluster mission, will burn up in an uncontrolled yet targeted reentry over a remote part of the South Pacific Ocean. The event presents a unique oppo...
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NASA to Provide Advanced Training to Indian Astronauts for Joint Mission to ISS, US Envoy Says
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will provide advanced training to Indian astronauts to send a joint mission to the International Space Station, according US envoy to India Eric Garcetti. Meanwhile, NISAR a joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and ISRO will soon be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center.
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Government Eases Approval Process for Foreign Direct Investment in Space Sector
The government has announced that it will allow 100 percent foreign direct investment in the manufacture of satellite systems without official approval, while also easing rules for launch vehicles. Foreign companies can invest in the manufacture of components and systems or sub-systems for satellites up to 100 percent without approval, according to...
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Jio May Soon Receive Regulatory Approval for Launch of Satellite Internet Services in India: Report
JioSpaceFiber could launch in India soon, according to a report. Approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) would allow the company to become the first satellite-based giga fibre Internet service in the country, ahead of Elon Musk-led Starlink, Eutelsat Group's OneWeb, and Amazon's Project Kuiper, firms th...
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"New Era Of A Space Power": Kim Jong Un Celebrates Spy Satellite Success
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated a "new era of a space power" with scientists and his family, reports said Friday, after the North successfully put a military spy satellite into orbit.
