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Ex-SpaceX Engineer Bets On Solar Power To Revolutionise Space Travel
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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Carrington-Level Solar Storm Could Disrupt Satellites, GPS, and Power Grids, Scientists Warn
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A solar superstorm like the Carrington Event could disrupt satellites, GPS, and power grids worldwide. Scientists warn that while rare, such events pose a serious threat to modern infrastructure, though improved monitoring and safeguards may reduce the risks.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
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www.gadgets360.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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New Supercomputer Set to Propel Electric Spacecraft Technology Forward
- Wednesday January 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Electric propulsion technology, powered by ion engines, is gaining traction for its efficiency in space travel. However, challenges such as back-scattered electrons from the ion plume threaten spacecraft components like solar arrays and antennas. Recent research by scientists from the University of Virginia and the University of Southern California...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Flexible, Radiation-Resistant Organic Solar Cells Ideal for Space Exploration, New Study Finds
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Organic solar cells are gaining attention for their potential in space missions, offering lightweight and flexible alternatives to traditional silicon and gallium arsenide cells. A study published in Joule found that small molecule-based cells resisted radiation for up to three years, though polymer-based cells experienced efficiency drops, potenti...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rubin Observatory’s 2025 Debut Could Unveil Hidden Dark Comets in Space
- Thursday January 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Vera Rubin Observatory, set to begin operations in 2025, is expected to revolutionise the study of dark comets. These elusive objects, which lack visible tails but exhibit non-gravitational acceleration, have already been identified in our solar system, but their true numbers remain unknown. The observatory's advanced technology, including a po...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Solar Maximum Explained: Current Status and Future Expectations in 2024
- Monday October 21, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Solar maximum is the peak of solar activity in an approximately 11-year cycle. Currently, we are experiencing the solar maximum of Solar Cycle 25, which could last until 2026. This phase is characterized by an increase in sunspots and solar flares, impacting Earth through geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communicatio...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan's "Moon Snipper" Short On Power After Successful Lunar Landing
- Sunday January 21, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon but the probe was not generating solar power, its space agency said, during a mission to prove a "precision" landing technology and revitalise a space programme that
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Prove Space Solar Farms Work, Can Bring Clean Energy Back To Earth
- Wednesday November 1, 2023
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
UK researchers suggest the feasibility of creating affordable, lightweight space solar panels for energy generation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ex-SpaceX Engineer Bets On Solar Power To Revolutionise Space Travel
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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Carrington-Level Solar Storm Could Disrupt Satellites, GPS, and Power Grids, Scientists Warn
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A solar superstorm like the Carrington Event could disrupt satellites, GPS, and power grids worldwide. Scientists warn that while rare, such events pose a serious threat to modern infrastructure, though improved monitoring and safeguards may reduce the risks.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
- Sunday November 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
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www.gadgets360.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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New Supercomputer Set to Propel Electric Spacecraft Technology Forward
- Wednesday January 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Electric propulsion technology, powered by ion engines, is gaining traction for its efficiency in space travel. However, challenges such as back-scattered electrons from the ion plume threaten spacecraft components like solar arrays and antennas. Recent research by scientists from the University of Virginia and the University of Southern California...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Flexible, Radiation-Resistant Organic Solar Cells Ideal for Space Exploration, New Study Finds
- Tuesday January 14, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Organic solar cells are gaining attention for their potential in space missions, offering lightweight and flexible alternatives to traditional silicon and gallium arsenide cells. A study published in Joule found that small molecule-based cells resisted radiation for up to three years, though polymer-based cells experienced efficiency drops, potenti...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rubin Observatory’s 2025 Debut Could Unveil Hidden Dark Comets in Space
- Thursday January 9, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Vera Rubin Observatory, set to begin operations in 2025, is expected to revolutionise the study of dark comets. These elusive objects, which lack visible tails but exhibit non-gravitational acceleration, have already been identified in our solar system, but their true numbers remain unknown. The observatory's advanced technology, including a po...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Solar Maximum Explained: Current Status and Future Expectations in 2024
- Monday October 21, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Solar maximum is the peak of solar activity in an approximately 11-year cycle. Currently, we are experiencing the solar maximum of Solar Cycle 25, which could last until 2026. This phase is characterized by an increase in sunspots and solar flares, impacting Earth through geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communicatio...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan's "Moon Snipper" Short On Power After Successful Lunar Landing
- Sunday January 21, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon but the probe was not generating solar power, its space agency said, during a mission to prove a "precision" landing technology and revitalise a space programme that
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Prove Space Solar Farms Work, Can Bring Clean Energy Back To Earth
- Wednesday November 1, 2023
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
UK researchers suggest the feasibility of creating affordable, lightweight space solar panels for energy generation.
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www.ndtv.com