SPACE DEBRIS
Russian satellite breaks up into 100 pieces; Here is what it means for Boeing and Sunita William's space project
A defunct Russian Earth observation satellite, the RESURS-P1, has fragmented into over 100 pieces of space debris. This event necessitated astronauts aboard the International Space Station to seek shelter for approximately one hour. The incident contributes to the growing issue of space junk orbiting Earth. The cause of the satellite's breakup, which had been declared non-functional since 2022, has not been disclosed yet.
Why will NASA pay SpaceX $843 million to plunge ISS into Pacific Ocean? Will it not burn up while making re-entry to Earth?
National Aeronautics and Space Agency has asked Elon Musk-owned company SpaceX to develop the ‘US Deorbit Vehicle’ that will lead the US sections of the ISS to its death when its time is over. But why? It could leave it to burn up while making re-entry to the Earth.
Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter
A Russian satellite, defunct in nature, has now broken up into a hundred pieces, forcing astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter from the space jump already in the outer universe.
SpaceX wins $843 million contract from NASA to bring ISS down to its 'watery graveyard': What's the plan?
NASA has chosen SpaceX for an $843 million contract to develop a US Deorbit Vehicle, tasked with safely bringing the International Space Station (ISS) out of orbit by 2030. This mission ensures a controlled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, targeting the Pacific Ocean's remote Point Nemo. The decision underscores international efforts to manage the ISS's safe transition after its operational tenure since 2000.
SSLV's first dedicated commercial launch to put Australia-built satellite into orbit in 2026
NSIL and Space Machines Company have announced that their newest rocket, the SSLV, will launch its first dedicated commercial launch with the Optimus satellite. The launch will set the stage for Space Machines Company's second Optimus spacecraft, the largest Australian-designed and built spacecraft to date. The mission, named Space MAITRI, will mark a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between Australia and India in the space domain, fostering closer ties between commercial, institutional, and government space organizations.
Watch: Toxic debris from suspected Chinese rocket falls over village, raises safety alarms
Debris from a Chinese rocket fell over Xianqiao village in Guizhou province, China, causing a dramatic scene. Videos show a cylindrical piece crashing near a hill with yellow smoke. This happened after a Long March 2C rocket launched the Space Variable Objects Monitor satellite. President Xi Jinping aims to boost China's space program, but incidents like this raise safety concerns. Rocket expert Markus Schiller noted that China's inland launch sites pose risks to populated areas. The incident highlights the need for enhanced safety measures in China's space missions.
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Did China's Long March 2C rocket fail and its debris fall on villagers? The in-depth story
Suspected Chinese rocket debris was observed landing over a village in southwest China. The Space Variable Objects Monitor satellite, created by France and China to study gamma-ray bursts, was carried by the rocket
NASA reveals key details about SpaceX debris. Here's how
SpaceX mission's debris may not have been diminished, according to details provided by NASA.
ISRO's rocket body re-enters earth's atmosphere, complies with international guidelines
ISRO announced that the cryogenic upper stage of the LVM3 M3/OneWeb India-2 mission has re-entered Earth's atmosphere. The stage, left in a 450 km orbit after launching 36 OneWeb satellites on March 26, 2023, was passivated to minimize risks. It re-entered over the Indian Ocean around 14:55 UTC on June 14.
Who is William Anders? Apollo 8 astronaut is known for THIS photograph. Details here
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders recently passed away due to a plane crash at the age of 90. Anders is responsible for taking an iconic "Earthrise" photograph that has stayed in the memory of space freaks for a long time.
SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding
SpaceX's mega Starship rocket completed its first full test flight from Texas to the Indian Ocean without exploding, marking a milestone for future missions.
NASA mission reveals asteroid's unusual double moon, scientists baffled
NASA sScientists suggest that the Dinkinesh asteroid fractured, causing pieces to separate and form a disk of material. And some of this material then fell back to the surface. Scientists believe that part of this disk material coalesced into the moon Selam, which consists of two touching objects but the specific process behind the formation of this unusual moon remains unclear.
North Korea flies trash balloons over the South as leader Kim doubles down on satellite ambitions
North Korea launched hundreds of trash-filled balloons into South Korea, prompting chemical and explosive response teams to recover the debris. This act follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's push to overcome a failed satellite launch and develop reconnaissance capabilities. Kim criticized South Korea's military exercises and warned of "stern" actions.
North Korea says its latest satellite launch exploded in flight
North Korea's attempt to launch a new military reconnaissance satellite ended in failure on Monday when a newly developed rocket engine exploded in flight. The launch came just hours after Pyongyang issued a warning that it would try to launch a satellite by June 4. The launch became the nuclear-armed North's latest failure, following two other fiery crashes last year. It successfully placed its first spy satellite in orbit in November.
UFO, Aliens? What is it in North Carolina?
Sighting of a space debris in North Carolina once again raised curiosity about UFOs and aliens. Space experts have given a clarity.
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New star wars plan: US rushes to counter Chinese and Russian threats in orbit
US Defense Department is looking to acquire a new generation of ground- and space-based tools that will allow it to defend its satellite network from attack and, if necessary, to disrupt or disable enemy spacecraft in orbit, Pentagon officials have said in a series of interviews, speeches and recent statements.
Spacetech startup Digantara chosen for Australia-backed debris management project
Digantara, in collaboration with various partners, is part of the Maitri mission to manage space debris. The company aims to enhance space traffic management and monitoring of Resident Space Objects in Low Earth Orbit.
Chinese astronauts return to earth after six months in space
China built its own space station after being excluded from the International Space Station, largely because of US concerns over the Chinese military's total control of the space programme amid a sharpening competition in technology between the two geopolitical rivals. This year, the Chinese station is slated for two cargo spacecraft missions and two manned spaceflight missions.
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.
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
China's space agency preps Shenzhou-18 crew for low-Earth orbit mission on Thursday with plans to reach the moon by 2030. Crew will conduct scientific tests, install equipment, and promote science education.
India needs financial risk coverage for commercial space launch industry
As space launches face more failures, communication issues, and debris threats, space insurance has become a recognised high-risk market. With India's growing space industry, the need for financial safeguards against launch risks is becoming increasingly crucial.
"Another milestone": ISRO rocket accomplishes zero orbital debris mission
ISRO achieved zero orbital debris mission with PSLV, marking a milestone. POEM-3 re-entered Earth's atmosphere, impacting the North Pacific Ocean. NGEs contributed payloads for experiments on the cost-effective platform.
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Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
Japan's Space One's Kairos rocket exploded at the Kii peninsula launch pad. The cause is unknown. Space One plans to offer space courier services. Rocket Lab's Electron small rockets have been used by Japanese companies. JAXA successfully launched the H3 rocket.
Will space debris fall on the Earth and hit humans? China accused of ignoring rules
Space Debris Expert Professor John L. Crassidis accused China of not following the rules and taking unnecessary risks with the uncontrolled rocket stage reentry of their Long March 5B rocket stage.
ISRO's unique & inexpensive space platform POEM-3 achieves all payload objectives
ISRO said on Saturday its space platform, POEM-3, has successfully achieved all its payload objectives. POEM-3 (the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3) uses the spent PS4 stage of the PSLV-C58 rocket that launched XPoSat on January 1 this year.
Isro's new year plans take off with polarimetry satellite launch
The 25-hour countdown for the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) commenced smoothly at 8:10 a.m. on Sunday, according to officials from ISRO. The PSLV-DL variant, coded as PSLV-C58, a towering 44.4 meters in height and weighing 260 tons, is poised to take off from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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