US releases rare photo of China's secretive Shenlong space plane: What does it reveal?China's Shenlong space plane was recently photographed in orbit, showing its design and structure. The Defense Intelligence Agency included...
China's secretive Shenlong spaceplane: What the US report revealsA newly released report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency showcases an intriguing image of China's Shenlong spaceplane operating in orb...
- ISRO to launch NVS-03 navigation satellite on October 30: Why the mission is crucial for NavIC
On October 30, ISRO will launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite using its GSLV-F18 rocket. This mission aims to enhance the Navigation with...
21 years after the discovery of the last dwarf planet, scientists may have found a sixth one beyond NeptuneVera Rubin Observatory may have identified a new dwarf planet called ED138, hidden beyond Pluto's orbit. Researchers are in the process of ...
UAE, Canada space firms in alliance as nations seek Starlink alternativesTerrestar Solutions Inc. has entered into a partnership with Space42 Plc and Viasat Inc. to enhance mobile satellite connectivity. This col...
NASA sent two wooden capsules to the Moon in 1962, but they missed and may still be orbiting the Sun todayNASA’s Ranger 3 and Ranger 5 carried seismometer capsules inside 65-centimetre balsa-wood spheres meant to survive a Moon impact. Both miss...
Russian satellites help Iran's allies strike Saudi Arabia, data and officials sayCrucial to the strikes' success was what was happening in the skies overhead: For days beforehand, a constellation of Russian spy satellite...
India aims to expand space economy from USD 8.4 billion to USD 44 billion amid rising private participation: IN-SPACe officialRising demand for low Earth orbit satellites is expected to enhance India's space industry growth. A new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle lau...
- Jio vs Starlink makes for a billionaire clash, but India’s satcom race is a minefield in the skies
Jio Platforms is preparing for an IPO while developing its satellite venture to connect remote areas. Reliance Jio's ambitious plan involve...
NASA adopting Apollo's urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within two yearsNASA plans to return astronauts to the moon with the Artemis III mission set for next summer. Following that, Artemis IV aims to accomplish...
NASA's 12-foot-wide satellite lost its radio signal in space; scientists still got the data they neededA sphere launched by NASA in 1961 named Explorer 9 was made to measure how dense the air is above the Earth. Its radio beacon did not work,...
Sat Sovereign, Not Satrapi: Why India can't get locked in with one side in satcom battleElon Musk argues that Starlink can benefit underserved rural areas of India through improved connectivity. The ongoing debate surrounding s...
In 1965, NASA unfolded a 96 feet satellite in space to test what could puncture an Apollo spacecraftNASA’s Pegasus I, launched in 1965, opened wings 96 feet wide in orbit to count hits from particles too small to see. The readings helped e...
US says Russian military satellite exhibiting 'threatening behavior' near its 'commercial' satelliteUS on Wednesday (local time) accused Russia of threatening actions in space, saying Moscow's COSMOS 2612 military satellite deliberately ma...
Fastest known star races around Milky Way’s black hole at 15,900 miles per second; how its orbit could reveal cosmic secretsThe discovery of the star S301 near Sagittarius A* offers unique insights into black hole properties. S301 travels at remarkable speeds, co...
Russian satellite dangerously nears European spacecraftRussia launched the Cosmos-2612 military satellite into low Earth orbit in April. It began changing course late September and eventually mo...
US startup plans to sell sunlight at night with help from India's Skyroot AerospaceReflect Orbital is revolutionizing nighttime visibility by launching satellites to deliver on-demand sunlight. In collaboration with Skyroo...