OUTER SPACE HAZARDS
ISRO releases ISSAR 2023 report on vulnerability of space assets to collisions
ISRO has released its Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) 2023, evaluating the vulnerability of its space assets to environmental hazards and artificial space objects. The report highlights 1,37,565 close approach alerts and 3,033 alerts for close approaches within one kilometer. Despite identifying 2,700 close approaches within 5 kilometers of other satellites, no critical collisions were predicted. ISRO's System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management aims to enhance compliance with international space guidelines. ISRO is actively engaged in international forums addressing space debris and long-term sustainability of outer space activities.
Chandrayaan-3 launch delayed by 4 seconds to avoid collisions with debris, reveals ISRO report
ISRO's recent report discloses a 4-second launch delay for Chandrayaan-3 to prevent collisions with debris objects and satellites. The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 highlights space asset vulnerability to environmental hazards, emphasizing the need for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). The report also details India's satellite count, active deep space missions, satellite re-entries, and successful launches in 2023. ISRO implements collision avoidance maneuvers based on IS4OM/ISTRAC analyses to protect operational spacecraft.
Recycling crisis: India’s plastic waste keeps piling up to alarming levels
Plastic is unavoidable now and so is the pollution caused by it. The answer lies in managing plastic waste in a better way and embracing recycling in a bigger way.
10 Quality Covers for 6kg Washing Machines: Keep Your Appliance Pristine
Explore our curated selection of 10 top-rated washing machine covers tailored for 6kg models. From waterproof designs to dust-resistant materials, these covers offer protection against wear and tear, ensuring your appliance remains in pristine condition. Discover the perfect fit to safeguard your washing machine while adding a stylish touch to your laundry area.
New Year 2024: Check traffic police advisory and other restrictions in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other cities
New Year 2024 Traffic Police Advisory and Restrictions: Cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai have enforced stringent measures, such as Section 144 and heightened security, for safe New Year celebrations. Along with strict traffic restrictions, in certain cities, Section 144 has been imposed along with restrictions on drone and aircraft activities.
Instant Comfort: Explore the 10 Best Instant Water Heaters in India for Quick Hot Water Solutions
Are you looking for a solution for instant hot water in your home? If yes, then continue reading this article where we share some of the best instant water heaters in India which are popular among their users. All of these water heaters are equipped with the latest technology and are readily available on Amazon.
'History made': Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on lunar south pole
The Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 and its objectives are to demonstrate safe and soft-landing on the lunar surface, roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments. Chandrayaan-2 had failed in its lunar phase when its lander 'Vikram' crashed into the surface of the Moon following anomalies in the braking system in the lander while attempting a touch down on September 7, 2019.
NASA studies what will happen if an asteroid coming to Earth is hit
What will happen if an asteroid hurtling towards the Earth is hit midway to avoid the collision? National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) has made an experiment to study the possibilities.
7 Best Electric Kettles under Rs 2000
An electric kettle makes life easier by providing instant hot water for tea or coffee. Not only this, you can cook soup, pasta and oatmeal.You will find this article helpful if you are searching for a good electric kettle for your home. This article shares some best options for electric kettles available under Rs 2000 in India.
Indian, US space officials discuss human space exploration
At the eighth meeting of the US-India Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) meeting on Monday and Tuesday, discussions also covered collaboration in earth and space science as well as global navigation satellite systems, spaceflight safety and space situational awareness, and policies for commercial space activities, the Department said.
ISRO working to manage space debris, Lok Sabha told
In reply to a written question, Singh said India's space agency Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been an active member of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) and has contributed immensely to the IADC and UN guidelines for safe and sustainable space operations.
NASA's DART mission first step to prevent possible armageddon, say Indian scientists
In a first-of-its-kind mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft successfully crashed into an asteroid on Tuesday to test whether space rocks that might threaten Earth in the future could be nudged safely out of the way.
Death by falling space debris is a possibility, reveals new study
Every minute of every day, debris rains down on us from space - a hazard we are almost completely unaware of.
NASA’s retiring top scientist says we can terraform Mars and maybe Venus, too
Over the past four decades, which includes 12 years as the director of NASA’s planetary science division and the past three years as its chief scientist, he has shaped much of NASA’s scientific inquiry.
NASA is crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid. Here’s how to watch the launch
NASA plans to host a livestream of the launch on its YouTube channel starting at 12:30 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday.
Mahindra University’s disinfecting robot MUDRA launched
“At Mahindra University, we are constantly focused upon enabling solutions that impact our day to day lives in a positive sense. In this pandemic time, safety is of paramount importance. MUDRA, an indigenously designed, developed in-house and funded disinfecting robot, helps in the sanitisation of surfaces thereby, ensuring that closed spaces remain infection free”, says Dr. Yajulu Medury, Vice Chancellor, Mahindra University.
ISRO explains how soft landing of Vikram will take place
Ahead of the proposed touchdown in the early hours of Saturday, the ISRO explained through a video how it will take place.
Moon lander separation successful, says ISRO
On Monday, Isro carried out another flawless operation to separate the landing module (Vikram & Pragyan) from the orbiter.
NASA releases national strategy to defend Earth from asteroid attack
Washington, June 21 (IANS) In a key step to defend Earth from potentially devastating risks of near-Earth objects (NEOs) -- asteroids and comets -- whose orbits come within 30 million miles of Earth, NASA has released a federal planning document.
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