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500 Kg Rocket Debris Falls In Kenya: Is Kessler Syndrome Becoming A Reality?

02 Jan 2025 10:00 AM IST

A piece of rocket debris weighing 500 kg crashed into a Kenyan village, sparking concern over the increasing threat of space junk. The accident has brought the potential problem of Kessler Syndrome into sharp focus as experts caution space activities may be disrupted by such debris.

ISRO Schedules Six Big Launches, Including Vyommitra And NISAR, In The First Half Of 2025

01 Jan 2025 09:55 AM IST

ISRO will launch a female humanoid robot named Vyommitra ahead of India's first human spaceflight under the Gaganyaan project.

ISRO Successfully Launches SpaDeX Mission From Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

30 Dec 2024 22:13 PM IST

ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, aims to demonstrate advanced docking technology for future lunar missions, such as Chandrayaan-4. This mission will test the rendezvous, docking, and undocking of two small spacecraft in low-Earth orbit.

ISRO’s PSLV-C60 Launched From Sriharikota, Watch

30 Dec 2024 22:07 PM IST

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and innovative payloads from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

2025 Welcomes The New Year With An Epic Meteor Shower: Here Is When And How To Watch In India

30 Dec 2024 19:42 PM IST

The Quadrantid meteor shower, active since December 27, peaks on January 3-4, 2025, in India. Visible during early morning hours, the event promises 80-120 meteors per hour, with public viewing at the Indira Gandhi planetarium in Lucknow.

Black Moon To Grace The Sky Today: Don’t Miss This Rare Celestial Phenomenon – Here’s Why It’s Special

30 Dec 2024 16:25 PM IST

A rare Black Moon will occur on December 30-31, 2024, as the second new moon of the month. Although the Black Moon itself won’t be visible, it offers perfect conditions for stargazing, with clearer skies for observing distant celestial objects.

What Is Space Docking? ISRO To Launch Space Docking Experiment Tonight – Know The Time And Where To Watch Live

30 Dec 2024 15:30 PM IST

Space docking refers to the process of two spacecraft physically connecting while in orbit. This can be crucial for various space activities, such as satellite servicing, cargo delivery, and crew transfer. (READ MORE BELOW)

Kessler Syndrome Threatens Earth’s Orbit As Space Debris Continues To Builds Up

28 Dec 2024 19:37 PM IST

Since the 1950s, more than 50,000 tons of material have been launched into Earth's orbit, according to the European Space Agency (ESA).

Rising Space Debris Poses Increasing Threat To ISS And Satellites, Experts Warn: Could Space Become Uninhabitable?

28 Dec 2024 12:25 PM IST

Space debris is becoming a growing concern for the safety of the International Space Station (ISS) and satellites, with experts warning that near-miss incidents are on the rise as Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly congested. A recent report by CNN highlighted a near-miss in November, where debris came within 2 ½ miles (4 kilometers) of the […]

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes Historic Closest Approach To The Sun

25 Dec 2024 16:43 PM IST

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made history with its closest-ever approach to the Sun on Christmas Eve, flying just 3.8 million miles from the Sun’s surface. The spacecraft is helping scientists uncover the mysteries of the Sun’s corona and solar wind, which affect space weather on Earth.

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500 Kg Rocket Debris Falls In Kenya: Is Kessler Syndrome Becoming A Reality?

ISRO Schedules Six Big Launches, Including Vyommitra And NISAR, In The First Half Of 2025

ISRO Successfully Launches SpaDeX Mission From Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

ISRO’s PSLV-C60 Launched From Sriharikota, Watch

2025 Welcomes The New Year With An Epic Meteor Shower: Here Is When And How To Watch In India

Black Moon To Grace The Sky Today: Don’t Miss This Rare Celestial Phenomenon – Here’s Why It’s Special

What Is Space Docking? ISRO To Launch Space Docking Experiment Tonight – Know The Time And Where To Watch Live

Kessler Syndrome Threatens Earth’s Orbit As Space Debris Continues To Builds Up

Rising Space Debris Poses Increasing Threat To ISS And Satellites, Experts Warn: Could Space Become Uninhabitable?

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes Historic Closest Approach To The Sun

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