China Launches Yaogan-43 Satellites with Long March-2C Rocket On Wednesday, China successfully launched Yaogan-43, a Long March-2C carrier rocket to place a new group of remote-sensing satellites into space. The launch occurred at 09:09 Beijing Time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Sichuan Province. Yaogan-43 Satellites and Their Purpose The group of satellites entered their planned orbit shortly after launch. These satellites will be used primarily to conduct tests on new technologies for low-orbit satellite constellations. These advancements could pave the way for more efficient satellite networks, enabling a variety of future applications, including improved Earth observation and communication…
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Eutelsat Launches 20 Satellites with SpaceX in Key Expansion Move Eutelsat, the world’s third-largest satellite operator by revenue, launched 20 satellites on Sunday to strengthen its communications network. The satellites were launched via Elon Musk’s SpaceX, marking a significant step since the merger of Eutelsat and Britain’s OneWeb last year. Successful Satellite Launch with SpaceX A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried the satellites into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 0513 GMT. This launch is the first for Eutelsat’s OneWeb satellites since the merger in September 2023. Eutelsat’s CEO, Eva Berneke, noted that the company plans to…
NASA’s C-130 Hercules Transports Radar Antenna for NISAR Mission to India NASA’s C-130 Hercules team is on a cargo mission to Bengaluru, India, supporting the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission. The aircraft departed from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Tuesday, October 15, starting a multi-leg journey spanning around 24,500 nautical miles and nearly 80 hours of flight time. NASA-ISRO NISAR Mission: Objective The mission’s main goal is to deliver NASA’s radar antenna reflector, a crucial component for the NISAR spacecraft. This equipment will be integrated into the joint NASA and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission. The…
Worldcoin Rebrands to World Network, Expands Iris-Scanning Technology Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, announced on Thursday that it is rebranding to World Network and ramping up efforts to scan every human’s iris using its signature “orb” devices. The core offering of the project is World ID, a “digital passport” designed to verify that its holder is a real human, distinguishing them from AI bots in the digital world. New Orb Device Unveiled with Enhanced Security At an event in San Francisco, World Network introduced an updated version of its orb iris-scanning device. The new orb…
US Stocks Rise Amid Strong Economic Data; Gold Hits Record High US stocks rose on Thursday, following gains in European markets, as investors reacted to mixed earnings reports and encouraging economic data. Gold reached a record high, benefitting from its status as a safe-haven asset amid uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US election. Gold’s climb to an all-time high reflects investor concerns about market volatility and political uncertainties. Meanwhile, technology stocks, particularly semiconductor companies, played a key role in boosting US indices. Semiconductor Strength Drives US Stock Rally Technology shares led the market surge, with the semiconductor sector making significant gains.…
Amazon Strengthens Sustainability Efforts with Nuclear Energy Investments Amazon is expanding its commitment to sustainable energy by signing three new agreements to advance nuclear energy projects. These agreements focus on developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a key part of Amazon’s plan to achieve carbon-free energy. SMRs are smaller and faster to build compared to traditional reactors, offering scalable clean energy that fits with Amazon’s sustainability goals. Recently, the company announced that it had already matched 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy, hitting this target seven years ahead of its 2030 deadline. Collaboration on SMR Projects at Amazon Amazon…
China’s JUNO Observatory Set to Revolutionise Neutrino Research A massive underground experiment designed to study elusive subatomic particles known as neutrinos is nearing completion in southern China. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), a $300 million project, will soon begin gathering data to unlock key mysteries of particle physics. Innovative Neutrino Research JUNO, located 700 metres underground in Guangdong province, is encased in a 12-storey cylindrical pool of water. The facility houses thousands of light-detecting tubes that will measure neutrinos produced by nearby nuclear reactors. Scientists from China and around the world will analyse this data for up to six…
Industry Calls for Closer EU Space Cooperation and Clearer Rules EU Space Cooperation is needed to ensure their space sector remains competitive and attractive to investors. Italy’s Space Agency President, Teodoro Valente, and Industry Minister Adolfo Urso highlighted this during a global meeting of space agencies in Milan. As competition intensifies due to growing geopolitical tensions and private-sector advancements—especially from Elon Musk’s SpaceX—the need for stronger European cooperation is more pressing than ever. Valente emphasised that no single European country can shoulder the financial burden of space projects alone. He added that while cooperation is crucial, it must also be…
NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission Set to Explore Jupiter’s Icy Moon NASA is preparing to launch a spacecraft to Jupiter’s moon Europa, considered one of the most promising locations for finding life beyond Earth. Europa, encased in ice, is thought to contain a vast underground ocean, which makes it a prime target for studying habitability. Europa Clipper: A Groundbreaking Mission The Europa Clipper spacecraft, powered by solar energy, will be launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center. The launch is scheduled for Monday at 12:06 p.m. ET, following a delay caused by Hurricane Milton. Once launched,…
A Black Hole’s Stellar Destruction Leads to New Discoveries NASA & ISRO have uncovered new insights into black hole activity. Their combined efforts, using space observatories like Chandra, Hubble, NICER, Swift, and AstroSat, revealed a black hole destroying a star and using the debris to pummel another celestial object. This discovery by NASA & ISRO offers answers to two long-standing mysteries in astronomy, connecting phenomena that were previously only speculated upon. Stellar Wreckage in Action In 2019, astronomers detected the destruction of a star that wandered too close to a massive black hole. The black hole’s immense gravitational pull shredded…
