Scientists have long debated the origins of Earth's water. Some believe that it came from comets and asteroids that crashed into the planet early in its history. Others believe that it was created on Earth from the chemical reactions of hydrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere. A new study published...
Human Activity Is Changing Earth's Tilt Groundwater pumping is changing Earth's tilt. A new study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters found that the Earth's rotational poles have moved eastward by nearly 80 centimeters since 1993. This eastward shift is caused by the redistribution of water mass. As groundwater...
The moon, Venus, Mars, and some of the brightest stars in the sky will be in a rare alignment this week, creating a celestial gathering that will be visible to skywatchers around the world. The moon will be in its waxing crescent phase, and it will appear to be just...
Indonesia's First Communication Satellite Set to Launch on SpaceX Rocket**Cape Canaveral, Florida (CNN) — Indonesia's first communication satellite is set to launch on a SpaceX rocket on Wednesday, a move that is expected to boost the country's internet connectivity. The satellite, named SATRIA-1, will be launched from Cape Canaveral Space...
On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space when the Space Shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS-7. She was joined by three male crewmates: Commander Robert Crippen, Pilot Frederick Hauck, and Mission Specialist John Fabian. The mission lasted six days and included the deployment of...
China launched a Long March 2D rocket carrying 41 satellites on Thursday, setting a new national record for the number of satellites launched in a single mission. The rocket lifted off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province at 1:30 p.m. local time (0530 GMT). The satellites were...
Introduction In the vast expanse of space, Earth's orbit is becoming increasingly cluttered with defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from previous space missions. This accumulation of debris poses a growing threat to active satellites, space stations, and future space exploration endeavors. Enter Astro Scale, a pioneering company on...
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from India on June 13, 2023: Launch date: June 13, 2023 Launch time: 2:49 AM IST (11:19 PM PDT on June 12) Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, India Payload: GSAT-24, a communication satellite for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Rocket: Falcon 9 FT...
India's successful launch of the second-generation NavIC satellite on May 29 is a significant milestone in the country's efforts to control its own positioning systems. The NavIC, or Navigation with Indian Constellation, is a regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The system provides accurate...
Aerospace states across the United States are competing for a share of the growing space industry. The industry is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.5% from 2022 to 2027, reaching a value of $480 billion by 2027. This growth is being driven by a number of factors,...
