Satellite Technology

EarthCARE separates. Photo Credit- The European Space Agency.

June 2, 2024

EarthCARE’s Debut Orbit: Satellite to Unveil Climate Mysteries with Unprecedented Aerosol and Radiation Data Capture

The Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite has been launched. EarthCARE is a joint project of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) aimed at

Astronomy·Space

Starlink’s Reflectivity Upgrade: SpaceX’s Response to Astronomical Concerns

SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, has unveiled its latest advancements in the Starlink satellite project. The recent launch of 22 second-generation Starlink satellites has tried to mitigate some of the concerns raised by the astronomy community regarding

September 20, 2023

Moon as Future Home? Waterloo Researchers Harness Lunar Soil for Life Support

Science·Space

Earth is not enough for billions of human beings. So, the next colony of humans is Earth’s natural satellite—the good old Moon. A research

Pixxel’s $36M Boost Powers Launch of 6 Satellites with 50x Data Capacity This Year

Business·India·Space

Usually, public sector undertakings come up with proposals to launch satellites. It is often the work of middle-aged individuals to pioneer such initiatives. However,

News·Space

Amazon Kuiper Launch Scrub: ULA Atlas V grounded by weather, delaying $10B constellation & race vs FCC deadline

Weather constraints forced United Launch Alliance (ULA) to scrub the inaugural launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper production satellites on April 9, 2025, as “stubborn cumulus clouds” and heavy winds violated launch criteria

Rahul Somvanshi

April 15, 2025

UK's innovative thruster could potentially keep satellites operational indefinitely by utilizing only solar power and atmospheric air. {Photo Credit: University Of Surrey}

Space·Technology

UK’s New Thruster Could Extend Satellite Life Indefinitely Using Only Solar Power and Air

The British Space Agency has awarded scientists at the University of Surrey a grant of £250,000 to develop an extremely low orbit propulsion system that captures air in the highest layers of

Rahul Somvanshi

May 31, 2024