Tag: satellite
NISAR Satellite: A Game-Changer in Disaster Monitoring and Earth Sciences
In 2025, NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), a cutting-edge satellite aimed at...
Burnt Rocket, Satellite Pollute the Atmosphere
In a groundbreaking revelation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists have uncovered an unexpected presence of metal-infused particles in the stratosphere, well over seven miles above Earth's surface. These particles, containing various metals from satellites and spent rocket boosters, have been vaporized by the intense heat generated during re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Advancing India’s Space Sector: ISRO’s IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology Transferred to...
In a momentous move towards strengthening India's space sector and encouraging private industry participation, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has transferred its state-of-the-art IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Satellite Swarms at NASA
Researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Centre in California’s Silicon Valley are developing satellite swarms, which are groups of spacecraft working together as...
A Wooden Satellite To Space
Is it absurd to think of sending a wooden satellite into space? Though wood is not considered as durable as metal, an experiment shows wood is surprisingly sturdy in outer space. This prompted a group of researchers to put the first wooden satellite into space and they would probably launch in in 2024, if things go well.
Four Decade Old NASA Satellite to Fall on Earth This Week
A 38-year-old retired NASA satellite that looked into how the Earth absorbed and radiated energy from the Sun, is about to fall...
SWOT For Better Understanding Of Water Bodies
Despite two thirds of the Earth's surface covered with water, the world only has a limited view of of the freshwater bodies....
