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ISRO to attempt space docking with SpaDeX mission on December 30
Two specially designed satellites, weighing approximately 220 kilograms each, will be launched aboard a PSLV rocket. Traveling at a velocity of 28,800 km/h (36 times the speed of a commercial airplane), the satellites, named "Chaser" and "Target," will use the indigenous Bhartiya Docking System to achieve docking.
Check out details of ISRO’s SpaDEX mission: Key insights into India’s spacecraft docking technology
Key mission objectives include performing precise rendezvous and docking maneuvers, validating power transfer between docked spacecraft, and operating payloads after undocking, with a two-year operational lifespan.
The race for orbital supremacy: Victus Haze and the future of space defence
The US Space Force is preparing a plan for situations where an enemy might target its satellites. This plan includes quickly sending up satellites that can protect those in space. Rocket Lab will be ready to launch these satellites at short notice. The practice run for this strategy is set to happen next year.
Hurdle for NISAR: Thermal Analysis Triggers Launch Postponement
Changes to a major expandable antenna on a joint radar satellite project between the U.S. and India will postpone its launch.
Space and the ultimate integration of drones
Drones are indispensable in space exploration, overcoming challenges like Earth's thin atmosphere. NASA employs drones for imaging, inspections, and mapping, while India pioneers Synthetic Aperture Radar technology for satellites and drones.
India plans helicopter addition to next Mars mission, following NASA’s lead
With ISRO's ambitious plans for a Mars helicopter mission, India is poised to further solidify its position as a key player in the realm of space exploration, marking yet another milestone in the country's illustrious spacefaring journey.
Asteroid close encounter: size of a bus, but no cause for alarm
Notable milestones in this ongoing effort include NASA's successful test of the DART spacecraft in September 2022, which aimed to deflect small asteroids.
NASA to broadcast historic uncrewed commercial Moon landing
The collaborative efforts of NASA, Intuitive Machines, and other stakeholders underscore humanity's unwavering commitment to exploring the cosmos and unraveling the mysteries of our celestial neighbor.
US set to finalize direct-to-smartphone regulatory framework
This development holds particular significance for prominent satellite operators like SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile, who have forged partnerships with major players like T-Mobile and AT&T, respectively, to penetrate the U.S. market. Despite ongoing efforts to develop this capability, regulatory hurdles remain a concern for competitors eyeing satellite-based alternatives to terrestrial spectrum.
European satellite ERS-2 completes 30-Year journey with dramatic reentry
ESA underscored that ERS-2's descent was a "natural reentry," devoid of any human intervention or control. With its batteries discharged and electronic systems deactivated long before its fiery plunge, the satellite succumbed to the inexorable gravitational pull of Earth in a meticulously choreographed trajectory.
India’s First indigenous Spy satellite set to launch, transforming national security landscape
As India navigates the dynamic realm of space exploration and surveillance, the forthcoming launch of the TASL-built spy satellite marks a significant stride towards enhancing national security and asserting India's prowess in the space domain.
Chang’e 8 mission to pioneer Moon base preparations and challenges for India
Furthermore, the mission will feature a comprehensive array of scientific instruments, ranging from a lunar surface low-frequency electromagnetic field detector to a soft X-ray telescope and a terrain camera. Among these, an in-situ sample analysis device will take center stage, tasked with collecting and analyzing lunar material to unravel the mysteries of the lunar regolith and its evolution over time.