The geomagnetic storms have disrupted satellite navigation, and other technologies recently and it will continue till Sunday night. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) classified the geomagnetic storm on Friday as ‘extreme’ or the highest level.
The ongoing solar storm is the most significant one since 2003. It poses potential risks to navigation systems, power grids, satellite navigation, and other services. Musk recently said that the Starlink satellites were under significant pressure due to the geomagnetic storm.
ISRO recently successfully hot tested the PS4 engine of PSLV upper stage, which was made using the Additive Manufacturing concept. The engine is used in the fourth stage of PSLV and in the Reaction Control System (RCS) of the first stage (PS1) of PSLV.
The next scheduled liftoff date has been confirmed for May 17th, as announced following the rescheduling of Boeing Co's Starliner space capsule launch. This mission has been set to carry out the first-ever crew test flight with two US astronauts aboard.
Boeing's CST-200 Starliner's first crewed journey to the International Space Station (ISS) was aborted with less than two hours remaining in the countdown, just as the capsule was ready for liftoff from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with Butch Wilmore is scheduled to travel in a historic journey to space in Boeing's Starliner. The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 8:04 a.m. IST on May 7, facilitated by a United Launch All
NASA has recently received laser signals from deep space. These signals originated approximately 140 million miles away from the Earth. However, NASA has confirmed that the source is much closer to home.
The latest images are captured by lowering the orbit to 60-65 kilometers. These images offer an enhanced view of the rover and the lander. The Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar south pole on August 23, 2023.
In the latest study conducted by ISRO, in collaboration with researchers at IIT Kanpur, University of Southern California, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, it has been concluded that the extent of water ice in the northern polar region is twice that in the southern polar region.
NASA's solar-powered spacecraft launch heralds a new era in space exploration, leveraging innovative solar sail technology to propel missions into the cosmos more efficiently and affordably.
As per the Ministry of Science and ICT, the nanosatellite will be the first unit of the envisioned satellite constellation, which will be launched from Mahia (New Zealand) at around 3:38 am IST.
Delhi NCR facing some severe health hazards because of ozone which is being produced from a complex interaction between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. These gases are emitted from vehicles, factories, power plants and other combustion sources which undergo cyclic reactions.
DRDO carried out a successful flight trial of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), showcasing its advanced avionics and software for enhanced reliability and performance. The test was monitored from an Indian Air Force Su-30-Mk-I aircraft, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR).
South Korean defence solutions firm has reportedly disclosed its compact synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite which effectively completed an Earth observation task. The satellite is capable of capturing images of prominent landmarks in key cities like New York and Dubai.
An international space research team has discovered the black hole while analyzing the most recent data captured by the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, as stated by Israel's Tel Aviv University (TAU).
Following an unsuccessful debut uncrewed orbital flight mission in 2019, Boeing's Starliner faced the necessity of another attempt before proceeding with a crewed flight test. However, the capsule completed a repeat of the mission in 2022, instilling confidence in its readiness for crewed missions.
The recognition bestowed upon ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 team underscores India's growing prominence in space exploration and its commitment to advancing scientific discovery on a global scale.
India had landed on moon in August last year, becoming the fourth country to achieve this feat. The landing point of Chandrayaan-3 was named as 'Shiva Shakti Point' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NASA to employ LTV for Artemis V crewed missions. A contract worth USD 4.6 billion, includes feasibility task orders for the preliminary design phase. The vehicle will help scientific research during the agency’s Artemis campaign on the Moon.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a warning about potential disruptions to radio communications due to a solar flare on March 26 (today). This same event could also lead to spectacular aurora displays for skywatchers at high latitudes.
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