India’s Government Opts for Administrative Spectrum Allocation for Satellite Broadband India’s government announced it will allocate spectrum for satellite broadband through administrative means, not via auction. This decision came just hours after Elon Musk criticised the auction route, which was being pushed by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance. The dispute revolves around the method for assigning satellite spectrum, a market expected to grow by 36% annually and reach $1.9 billion by 2030. A Battle Over Spectrum Allocation Elon Musk’s Starlink advocates for the administrative allotment of satellite spectrum, aligning with global trends. In contrast, Reliance, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, calls for…
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SpaceX Prepares for Falcon 9 Launch After Hurricane Delay SpaceX is targeting an early Tuesday launch for its next Starlink mission, following a brief delay caused by Hurricane Milton. The launch is scheduled for 1:34 a.m. from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This mission will deploy 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, further expanding SpaceX’s satellite network aimed at providing global internet coverage. Backup Launch Windows in Place If the launch cannot proceed as scheduled, backup windows are available on Tuesday until 5:22 a.m. SpaceX has also set additional opportunities for Wednesday, with…
India Aims for Leadership in the Commercial Space Market India is targeting a larger share of the commercial space industry by focusing on affordable satellite launches and data services. Rather than competing directly with giants like SpaceX, India is using its strengths in space data analysis and small satellite development. This approach offers cost-effective solutions for sectors such as communications, agriculture, and commodities. India’s Strategic Approach to Space Ventures India’s plan emphasizes affordable satellite launches and high-quality space data. The global launch market is projected to reach $14.54 billion by 2031, while the data services market is expected to grow…
SpaceX Achieves Successful Booster Catch on Fifth Starship Test Flight SpaceX successfully returned the first-stage booster of its Starship rocket during its fifth test flight on Sunday. This marked the first time the booster, known as “Super Heavy,” was caught using large metal arms on the launch pad. The achievement highlights SpaceX’s commitment to building a fully reusable rocket system capable of supporting missions to the moon and Mars. Successful Launch and Return The Super Heavy booster lifted off from SpaceX’s Boca Chica facility in Texas at 7:25 a.m. CT (1225 GMT). It propelled the second-stage Starship rocket toward space…
India Approves Space-Based Surveillance Mission for Enhanced Security The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit Phase III of India’s Space-Based Surveillance (SBS) mission. This initiative aims to improve land and maritime surveillance for both civilian and military purposes in India. The mission, managed by the National Security Council Secretariat alongside the Defence Space Agency, will significantly enhance India’s domain awareness capabilities. Massive Satellite Deployment Planned The newly approved SBS Phase III mission will involve the launch of 52 satellites over the next decade. These satellites will be placed in both low Earth orbit…
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Robotaxi and Robovan at “We, Robot” Event Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Robotaxi with gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals at a high-profile event on Thursday. The company’s focus is shifting from producing low-cost, mass-market vehicles to becoming a robotics manufacturer. Musk also revealed the addition of a larger self-driving vehicle, called the Robovan, which can carry up to 20 passengers. The event, titled “We, Robot,” took place at Warner Bros. studio in Los Angeles, California. It emphasised Tesla’s evolving role as an artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company rather than a traditional automaker. Affordable…
Oldest-Known Birds of Prey Discovered in North America Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Neighbours Included Cretaceous Birds of Prey During the final days of the dinosaur era in western North America, Tyrannosaurus rex ruled as the apex predator. However, newly discovered fossils reveal that it shared its territory with the oldest-known birds of prey. These ancient avian species lived around 67 million years ago, alongside other notable dinosaurs such as Triceratops and Edmontosaurus. Fossil Discovery Reveals New Bird Species Researchers have identified two new avian species from the Cretaceous Period in Montana. These species were unearthed in the Hell Creek Formation, a fossil-rich…
SpaceX Faces Scrutiny Over Push for Spectrum Sharing SpaceX Pressures Satellite Rivals to Share Airwaves SpaceX has been using its dominant position as the leading rocket launch provider to encourage satellite competitors to share wireless spectrum rights with its Starlink broadband service, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. The report, citing individuals familiar with the matter, revealed that the Hawthorne, California-based company asked firms like Kepler Communications and OneWeb to share their spectrum rights before agreeing to launch their equipment. This move has raised concerns about whether SpaceX is leveraging its market power to gain…
John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for Machine Learning Breakthroughs US scientist John Hopfield and British-Canadian researcher Geoffrey Hinton received the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in machine learning. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences highlighted how their discoveries serve as the foundation for today’s advanced machine learning techniques. Pioneering Contributions to Artificial Neural Networks The Nobel Committee honored Hopfield and Hinton for using physics-based methods to transform modern machine learning. “Machine learning based on artificial neural networks is revolutionizing science, engineering, and daily life,” the Academy emphasized. John Hopfield, a…
Psilocybin’s Long-Term Effects on the Brain and Its Potential for Treating Depression The active compound in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, has effects that go beyond short-lived hallucinations. New research shows it can alter brain activity for weeks, which may explain its effectiveness in treating severe depression. How Psilocybin Affects the Brain A team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in a study published in Nature, explored how psilocybin impacts brain function. They found that it influences the default mode network (DMN)—a region linked to self-awareness, time perception, and spatial orientation. According to Dr. Joshua Siegel, a co-author of…
