Indian Space Conclave Opens with Calls for Accelerated Growth New Delhi – 5 November 2024 – The 3rd Indian Space Conclave began in New Delhi, hosted by the Indian Space Association (ISpA). Leading officials from India’s space sector, including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. S Somanath, ISRO Chairman, and Ambassador Hervé Delphin of the European Union, addressed critical issues and prospects in the industry. Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that ISRO will launch a satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA) next month, marking a significant collaboration between India and the European Union (EU) in…
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North Korea Positions ICBM Launcher, Potential Test Near US Election Date South Korean lawmakers reported on Wednesday (October 30) that North Korea has positioned a launcher prepared for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, possibly timed around the US presidential election on November 5. Citing military intelligence, MP Lee Seong-kweun revealed that a mobile launcher has been moved to a location where it could soon conduct an ICBM test, including the critical atmospheric re-entry phase for the missile warhead. https://youtu.be/i3ELd_gP_aE Possible Nuclear Test Preparations at Punggye-ri Another South Korean MP, Park Sun-won, added that North Korea’s preparations for a potential…
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China Warns of Foreign Spies Amid Intensifying Space Arms Race China Warns of Foreign Spies targeting its space programme, as the competition for dominance in space escalates. According to a statement released on the ministry’s official WeChat account, safeguarding space security has become a critical strategy for China’s future development, as space emerges as a key battleground for military advancement. Rising Threats from Foreign Intelligence China’s security ministry pointed out that certain foreign nations, especially those with established space combat forces, have been conducting surveillance and espionage activities aimed at China’s aerospace developments. While specific countries were not named, the…
