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...
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...
India's NavIC satellites offer 3-meter positioning accuracy, according to ISRO chairman S. Somanath. This means that users of NavIC-enabled devices can expect to be within 3 meters of their actual location. This is significantly better than the accuracy of other navigation systems, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), which...
New Radiation Belt Discovered Around Earth Scientists have seen a new radiation belt around Earth, according to a study published in the journal Science. The belt, which is located about 11,900 to 13,900 miles (19,100 to 22,300 kilometers) above the planet's surface, was discovered by NASA's twin Van Allen Probes....
