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In 1996, Columbia reeled out a satellite on a 19.7-km conducting tether; the line snapped after nearly 5 hours of data, but the system reached about 3,700 voltsThe Space Shuttle Columbia embarked on an innovative mission, aiming to generate electricity through a tethered satellite system employing ...- In 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphereIn 2013, balloons were launched by NASA near the North and South poles to study X-rays in Earth’s atmosphere as part of the Balloon Array f...
- A US satellite detected a mysterious flash in 1979; the CIA said it was probably a nuclear test, but nearly 50 years later, the mystery remains unsolvedA US satellite observed dual flashes in the South Atlantic back in 1979, leading intelligence officials to speculate a nuclear test with no...
- In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffectedThe Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could caus...
- US Army in 1946 sent radar pulse towards moon and something astonishing happened 2.5 seconds laterThe year 1946 saw a remarkable feat by the US Army as they bounced radar signals off the Moon, demonstrating that radio waves can traverse ...
- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around EarthDuring the Cold War, Project West Ford executed a groundbreaking experiment by launching millions of copper needles into orbit. This initia...
- Australia and Canada sign a $1.75 billion deal to build long-range radar in CanadaAustralian Defense Minister Richard Marles and Canadian Secretary of State (Defense Procurement) Stephen Fuhr signed the first phase of a p...
- The May 2024 Superstorm Didn’t Just Glow, It Reshaped the IonosphereA powerful G5 geomagnetic storm in May 2024 caused auroras visible globally and significantly altered the ionosphere. This electrically cha...
- Chinese radar detects mysterious bubble over Egyptian pyramids that can disrupt satellite communicationsChinese scientists have detected massive plasma bubbles over the Egyptian pyramids and Midway Islands using advanced radar technology devel...
- NASA satellite GOLD makes startling discovery. What are these X- and C-shaped formations around Earth? Details hereNASA's GOLD satellite discovered unexpected shapes in Earth's ionosphere, challenging existing beliefs and emphasizing the need for further...
- NASA shares rare lightning bolts spotted over the Himalayas. What causes these gigantic jets?NASA recently showcased gigantic jets over the Himalayan Mountains,. These jets, a new discovery, bridge thunderstorms with the ionosphere,...
- Planet Earth moving through dark matter? Here's what researchers are sayingResearchers of cosmic activities, are of the opinion that Earth is amid waves of dark matter, that is claimed to comprise 27 percent of the...
- Powerful solar storm impacts Earth, says ISROA powerful solar storm from Sun's region AR13664 hit Earth in May 2024, causing disruptions to communication and GPS systems. ISRO reported...
- Indian-origin NASA scientist to lead rocket mission into 2023 solar eclipseNASA is set to launch a mission called APEP to study how a solar eclipse affects the upper atmosphere. During an eclipse, the sudden drop i...
- Unprecedented SpaceX rocket launch triggers unique atmospheric eventAs the Falcon 9 rocket accelerated into space with unmatched velocity, its ascent left a captivating and faint red glow in the skies above ...
- Impact of the Second World War bombing raids felt at edge of space: StudyThe strength of the ionosphere is known to be strongly influenced by solar activity, but the ionosphere is far more variable than can be ex...
- NASA launches two missions to explore nearest spaceWashington, Jan 5 (IANS) NASA has announced that it would launch two missions to explore a little-understood area 96 km above Earth's surfa...
- NASA rockets to create glowing white artificial clouds next weekWashington, Aug 24 (IANS) A NASA rocket mission to study disturbances in the upper atmosphere that interfere with communication and technol...
- Why satellites sometimes lose their GPS connectionLondon, Oct 31 (IANS) 'Thunderstorms' in the ionosphere are to blame for loss of GPS signals on low-orbiting satellites, says a study that ...
- How Mars lost its atmosphere decodedThe findings are among the first returns from NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission, which entered its science phas...
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