The ISS is entering a new chapter with NASA's $843 million deal with SpaceX, which opens the door for its controlled fall from space.

BY Rahul Somvanshi BY Rahul Somvanshi

The ISS is entering a new chapter with NASA's $843 million deal with SpaceX, which opens the door for its controlled fall from space.

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With a weight of 450 kg, the Optimus spacecraft is expected to be the biggest to be developed and constructed in Australia

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At the India Space Congress 2024, Rajat Kulshrestha and Radha Krishnan Durairaj announced their alliance, heralding a new era in space collaboration.

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A significant turning point in the strategic alliance between Australia and India is the launch of the Space MAITRI mission, which got its name from its emphasis on technology, research, and innovation.

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The goal of this partnership between NSIL and SMC is to promote sustainable space exploration in addition to technical developments.

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This objective is made possible by a multitude of partner firms, such as Digantara and LeoLabs, which further bolsters its scope and potential effect.

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The mission, which is slated for a dedicated launch on NSIL/ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle in 2026, looks to be a game-changer.

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Enrico Palermo emphasised the mission's importance for Australia's space sector, stating that it will encourage future explorers and improve global collaboration.

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The project, which aims to lessen the rising hazard of space debris, is in line with the basic principles of both countries and places a strong emphasis on sustainability and debris management.

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The ISS is entering a new chapter with NASA's $843 million deal with SpaceX, which opens the door for its controlled fall from space.

The ISS is entering a new chapter with NASA's $843 million deal with SpaceX, which opens the door for its controlled fall from space.

With a weight of 450 kg, the Optimus spacecraft is expected to be the biggest to be developed and constructed in Australia

At the India Space Congress 2024, Rajat Kulshrestha and Radha Krishnan Durairaj announced their alliance, heralding a new era in space collaboration.

A significant turning point in the strategic alliance between Australia and India is the launch of the Space MAITRI mission, which got its name from its emphasis on technology, research, and innovation.

The goal of this partnership between NSIL and SMC is to promote sustainable space exploration in addition to technical developments.

This objective is made possible by a multitude of partner firms, such as Digantara and LeoLabs, which further bolsters its scope and potential effect.

The mission, which is slated for a dedicated launch on NSIL/ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle in 2026, looks to be a game-changer.

Enrico Palermo emphasised the mission's importance for Australia's space sector, stating that it will encourage future explorers and improve global collaboration.

The project, which aims to lessen the rising hazard of space debris, is in line with the basic principles of both countries and places a strong emphasis on sustainability and debris management.

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