According to official media on Friday, North Korea has launched its first operational "tactical nuclear attack submarine" and added it to the fleet that presides over the seas between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

North Korea launches new tactical nuclear attack submarine

Japan has finally launched the rocket carrying its lunar lander called the Moon Sniper right after unfavourable weather conditions caused its delay thrice within a week last month. The H2A rocket blasted off this morning carrying the moon sniper from the Tanikashima in southern Japan.

H2-A rocket carrying Japan's Lunar Moon Sniper blasts off

Chandrayaan-3 is just two days away from the lunar landing. There are a few things that could go wrong with the Chandrayaan-3's lander at the very last moment. Here are a few of them:

5 things that can go wrong at the last moment before Chandrayaan-3’s landing

<p>Showcasing India's naval prowess and technological advancements, the Indian President Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to inaugurate the unveiling of Project 17A Frigate Y-3024 'Vindhyagiri'. This auspicious occasion will take place at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited in Kolkata on August 17, 2023. The newly christened 'Vindhyagiri', named after the revered Vindhya mountain range in Karnataka, marks the sixth addition to the fleet of Project 17A Frigates.</p>

<p>These vessels represent the evolutionary progression from the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class), incorporating advanced stealth features, cutting-edge weaponry, state-of-the-art sensors, and advanced platform management systems.</p>

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<p>The name 'Vindhyagiri' carries with it a deep tribute to its predecessor, the esteemed INS Vindhyagiri, a Leander Class ASW Frigate, a government press release said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former INS Vindhyagiri valiantly served for nearly 31 years, participating in challenging operations and multinational exercises between July 8, 1981, and June 11, 2012.</p>

<p>The new 'Vindhyagiri' not only honours this legacy but also represents India's unwavering commitment to its naval heritage while propelling itself into an era of self-reliant defense capabilities.</p>

<h2><strong>A showcase of 'Aatma Nirbharta'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The ambitious Project 17A initiative is making strides with remarkable progress. Currently, four ships are being constructed by MDL (Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited) and three by GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited).</p>

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<p>The initial five vessels under the project were successfully launched between 2019 and 2022 by MDL and GRSE.</p>

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<p>The design behind the Project 17A ships is a testament to the capabilities of the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Project 17A ships have been designed in-house by Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, the pioneer organisation for all warship design activities," the press release said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In alignment with India's resolute commitment to 'Aatma Nirbharta' (self-reliance), an impressive 75% of equipment and system orders for the Project 17A ships are sourced from indigenous companies, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As 'Vindhyagiri' takes its place among India's maritime assets, it symbolises not only the nation's past achievements but also its steadfast march toward a future of technological excellence and self-sufficiency in defence.</p>

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Showcasing India's naval prowess and technological advancements, the Indian President Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to inaugurate the unveiling of Project 17A Frigate Y-3024 'Vindhyagiri'.

Showcasing India's naval prowess and technological advancements, the Indian President Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to inaugurate the unveiling of Project 17A Frigate Y-3024 'Vindhyagiri'. This auspicious occasion will take place at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited in Kolkata on August 17, 2023. The newly christened 'Vindhyagiri', named after the revered Vindhya mountain range in Karnataka, marks the sixth addition to the fleet of Project 17A Frigates. These vessels represent the evolutionary progression from the Project 17 Class Frigates (Shivalik Class), incorporating advanced stealth features, cutting-edge weaponry, state-of-the-art sensors, and advanced platform management systems. Also Read | Fresh cases of bubonic plague detected in China The name 'Vindhyagiri' carries with it a deep tribute to its predecessor, the esteemed INS Vindhyagiri, a Leander Class ASW Frigate, a government press release said. The former INS Vindhyagiri valiantly served for nearly 31 years, participating in challenging operations and multinational exercises between July 8, 1981, and June 11, 2012. The new 'Vindhyagiri' not only honours this legacy but also represents India's unwavering commitment to its naval heritage while propelling itself into an era of self-reliant defense capabilities. A showcase of 'Aatma Nirbharta' The ambitious Project 17A initiative is making strides with remarkable progress. Currently, four ships are being constructed by MDL (Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited) and three by GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited). Also Read | Maui wildfires: Death toll climbs to 93, hundreds still missing The initial five vessels under the project were successfully launched between 2019 and 2022 by MDL and GRSE. Indigenous excellence The design behind the Project 17A ships is a testament to the capabilities of the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. "Project 17A ships have been designed in-house by Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, the pioneer organisation for all warship design activities," the press release said. WATCH | Pakistani senator Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar is Pak's transitionary PM × In alignment with India's resolute commitment to 'Aatma Nirbharta' (self-reliance), an impressive 75% of equipment and system orders for the Project 17A ships are sourced from indigenous companies, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). As 'Vindhyagiri' takes its place among India's maritime assets, it symbolises not only the nation's past achievements but also its steadfast march toward a future of technological excellence and self-sufficiency in defence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Chandrayaan-3 is heading steadily towards the moon. The spacecraft reached its highest intended orbit around the Earth. Where it will remain for another few days before embarking on its journey towards the Moon. ISRO successfully completed the fifth & final orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Chandrayaan-3: What is TransLunar Injection (TLI) as ISRO performs final orbit-raising manoeuvre?

Chandryaan-3 is on its way to the Moon. All eyes are set on its soft-landing on lunar surface. India is all set to revisit the moon after four years. India is attempting what only by far three nations have accomplished. ISRO is once again attempting soft-landing on the moo

Chandrayaan-3: What makes soft-land on the moon such a difficult task?

<p>A Falcon 9 rocket launched by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX on July 19, pierced a temporary hole in the ionosphere, a crucial layer of Earth's atmosphere. The rocket took off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. After the launch, observers in Flagstaff, Arizona, witnessed a faint red glow in the sky, which indicated that the rocket had punctured the ionosphere, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Boston University's Space physicist Jeff Baumgardner reportedly told spaceweather.com,&nbsp;"This is a well studied phenomenon when rockets are burning their engines 200 to 300 km [around 120 to 190 miles] above Earth's surface."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I reviewed footage from the July 19th launch," says Baumgardner. "It shows the second stage engine burning at 286 km [178 miles] near the F-region peak for that time of day. So, it is quite possible that an ionospheric 'hole' was made," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ionosphere is a region where space begins, approximately 50 to 400 miles above the Earth's surface. It contains charged particles known as ions and plays a role in creating auroras (also known as the Northern Lights or Southern Lights, are mesmerising natural light displays that illuminate the night skies near the Earth's polar regions) during geomagnetic storms.</p>

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<h2><strong>How do rockets affect Ionosphere?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Fast-moving rockets and their exhaust fumes can alter the ionization of the ionosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When rockets release water and carbon dioxide, the local ionization can decrease by up to 70 per cent, particularly in the F-layer of the ionosphere.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The interaction between oxygen ions and rocket exhaust results in the distinctive red colour seen in the ionospheric hole, resembling red auroras.</p>

<h2><strong>Past incidents&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, in 2017, a rocket launch caused a 560-mile-wide hole that lasted for several hours. These ionospheric disruptions have minor impacts on GPS systems, slightly altering location accuracy.</p>

<p>Charles C.H. Lin of the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan told Ars Technica news portal in 2018, "Without considering the rocket launch effects, there are errors from the ionosphere, troposphere and other factors that will produce up to 20-meter [65-foot] errors or more."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Humans are entering an era that rocket launches are becoming usual and frequent due to reduced cost by reusable rockets," Lin said. "Meanwhile, humans are developing more powerful rockets to send cargo to other planets. These two factors will gradually affect the middle and upper atmosphere more, and that is worthwhile to pay some attention to."</p>

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A Falcon 9 rocket launched by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX on July 19, pierced a temporary hole in the ionosphere, a crucial layer of Earth's atmosphere.

A Falcon 9 rocket launched by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX on July 19, pierced a temporary hole in the ionosphere, a crucial layer of Earth's atmosphere. The rocket took off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. After the launch, observers in Flagstaff, Arizona, witnessed a faint red glow in the sky, which indicated that the rocket had punctured the ionosphere, media reports said. Boston University's Space physicist Jeff Baumgardner reportedly told spaceweather.com, "This is a well studied phenomenon when rockets are burning their engines 200 to 300 km [around 120 to 190 miles] above Earth's surface." Also Read | Woman pees on floor of plane, alleges airline did not let her use washroom "I reviewed footage from the July 19th launch," says Baumgardner. "It shows the second stage engine burning at 286 km [178 miles] near the F-region peak for that time of day. So, it is quite possible that an ionospheric 'hole' was made," he added. The ionosphere is a region where space begins, approximately 50 to 400 miles above the Earth's surface. It contains charged particles known as ions and plays a role in creating auroras (also known as the Northern Lights or Southern Lights, are mesmerising natural light displays that illuminate the night skies near the Earth's polar regions) during geomagnetic storms. Also Read | New Zealand justice minister resigns after crashing car under alcohol's influence How do rockets affect Ionosphere? Fast-moving rockets and their exhaust fumes can alter the ionization of the ionosphere. When rockets release water and carbon dioxide, the local ionization can decrease by up to 70 per cent, particularly in the F-layer of the ionosphere. Watch | Israelis protest ahead of key parliament vote | Kiri Allan quits cabinet × The interaction between oxygen ions and rocket exhaust results in the distinctive red colour seen in the ionospheric hole, resembling red auroras. Past incidents Notably, in 2017, a rocket launch caused a 560-mile-wide hole that lasted for several hours. These ionospheric disruptions have minor impacts on GPS systems, slightly altering location accuracy. Charles C.H. Lin of the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan told Ars Technica news portal in 2018, "Without considering the rocket launch effects, there are errors from the ionosphere, troposphere and other factors that will produce up to 20-meter [65-foot] errors or more." "Humans are entering an era that rocket launches are becoming usual and frequent due to reduced cost by reusable rockets," Lin said. "Meanwhile, humans are developing more powerful rockets to send cargo to other planets. These two factors will gradually affect the middle and upper atmosphere more, and that is worthwhile to pay some attention to." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>A spectacular video of the Chandrayaan-3 lift-off, which was recorded by a passenger onboard a flight, has gone viral. The lift-off was captured on the mobile camera by a person travelling on a flight from Chennai to Dhaka through a plane window.<br />
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<p>Since the time the video was posted, it has garnered lakhs of views and countless likes, with many users astonished by the photographic prowess of the passenger.</p>

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<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3's 'health normal'</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation's scientists performed the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft's first orbit-raising manoeuvre on Saturday, said the space agency. In a social media post, ISRO informed that the spacecraft's health was "normal".<br />
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Chandrayaan-3 has now entered an orbit, which is at 173 km when closest to Earth and at 41,762 km when farthest from our planet, stated the space agency.</p>

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<p>"Chandrayaan-3 Mission update: The spacecraft's health is normal. The first orbit raising manoeuvre (Earthbound firing-1) was successfully performed at ISTRAC/ISRO, Bengaluru. Spacecraft is now in 41762kms x 173kms orbit," ISRO said.</p>

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<p>On July 14, ISRO successfully launched the Moon exploration programme's third edition from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, which is aimed at making a soft landing on the Moon's unexplored south pole that would make India achieve a rare feat. So far, only three countries Russia, China and the United States, have managed to make successful landings on the lunar surface.</p>

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A spectacular video of the Chandrayaan-3 lift-off, which was recorded by a passenger onboard a flight, has gone viral. The lift-off was captured on the mobile camera by a person travelling on a flight from Chennai to Dhaka through a plane window.

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The first commercial flight of the space flight company is now complete with the crew on board having returned to Earth and describing the experience as incredible. Virgin Galactic has successfully started its commercial operations with its first paying customers being flown to the final frontier. This long-awaited accomplishment has put the emerging private space flight sector back on track.

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Billionaire Richard Branson's space ambitions are all set to take off this month. His company Virgin Galactic looks set to launch its commercial spaceflight. The news excited the share market as the company's shares rose over 40% on Thursday.

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<p>In a significant milestone, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the new generation ballistic missile called 'Agni Prime' on 7 June 2023.</p>

<p>The test was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha, on June 7, 2023, and it demonstrated the successful achievement of all objectives.</p>

<p>This particular launch was significant as it marked the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the users, following three previously successful developmental trials of the missile.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The test also confirmed the system's accuracy and reliability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Various range instrumentation systems, such as radar, telemetry, and electro-optical tracking systems were strategically deployed at different locations, including two ships positioned down-range, to collect comprehensive flight data covering the entire trajectory of the missile.</p>

<p>Senior officials from DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command witnessed the successful flight test&nbsp;which sets the stage for the missile's integration into the Armed Forces.</p>

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<p>Rajnath Singh, the Minister of Defence, extended his congratulations to DRDO and the Armed Forces for the successful test and the flawless performance of the new generation ballistic missile, Agni Prime.</p>

<p>Dr Samir V. Kamat, the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&amp;D and Chairman of DRDO, commended the efforts of the teams from DRDO laboratories and the users involved in the test launch.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Agni Prime?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Agni P missile, developed by India's DRDO, is a two-stage ballistic missile that uses solid propellant and is stored in a canister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is equipped with a redundant navigation and guidance system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Agni Prime missile is an advanced version that follows the Agni-I and Agni-II missiles which are currently in operational use by the Strategic Forces Command.</p>

<p>Agni P incorporates significant upgrades including an improved composite motor casing, a manoeuvrable reentry vehicle (MaRV), and enhanced propellants, navigation, and guidance systems.</p>

<p>With the inclusion of a MaRV, the Agni-P missile gains the ability to deliver warheads to two distinct targets.</p>

<p>While its range is not sufficient to cover all regions of mainland China, media outlets quoting experts suggest that the primary objective of the Agni-P is to counter the Armed Forces of Pakistan.</p>

<p>However, if strategically launched from a suitable location, it could also potentially target the western, central, and southern regions of China.</p>

<p>In its second flight test on 18 December 2021, the missile demonstrated reliable performance and the successful operation of advanced technologies integrated into the system.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>DRDO conducted a successful test of the Agni P missile which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The test took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island, located off the coast of Odisha.</p>

<p>Throughout the test, various telemetry, radar, electro-optical stations, and ships stationed along the eastern coast tracked and monitored the missile's trajectory and parameters. The missile precisely followed its intended trajectory and achieved all mission objectives with a high level of accuracy, adhering to predefined parameters.</p>

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In a significant milestone, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the new generation ballistic missile called 'Agni Prime' on 7 June 2023.

In a significant milestone, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the new generation ballistic missile called 'Agni Prime' on 7 June 2023. The test was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha, on June 7, 2023, and it demonstrated the successful achievement of all objectives. This particular launch was significant as it marked the first pre-induction night launch conducted by the users, following three previously successful developmental trials of the missile. Also Read | AI 'nuclear weapon of software': WION speaks to DeepAI founder Kevin Baragona The test also confirmed the system's accuracy and reliability. Various range instrumentation systems, such as radar, telemetry, and electro-optical tracking systems were strategically deployed at different locations, including two ships positioned down-range, to collect comprehensive flight data covering the entire trajectory of the missile. Senior officials from DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command witnessed the successful flight test which sets the stage for the missile's integration into the Armed Forces. Also Read | Anti-gay protests in Los Angeles after school votes on recognizing June as Pride month Rajnath Singh, the Minister of Defence, extended his congratulations to DRDO and the Armed Forces for the successful test and the flawless performance of the new generation ballistic missile, Agni Prime. Dr Samir V. Kamat, the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, commended the efforts of the teams from DRDO laboratories and the users involved in the test launch. What is Agni Prime? The Agni P missile, developed by India's DRDO, is a two-stage ballistic missile that uses solid propellant and is stored in a canister. It is equipped with a redundant navigation and guidance system. The Agni Prime missile is an advanced version that follows the Agni-I and Agni-II missiles which are currently in operational use by the Strategic Forces Command. Agni P incorporates significant upgrades including an improved composite motor casing, a manoeuvrable reentry vehicle (MaRV), and enhanced propellants, navigation, and guidance systems. With the inclusion of a MaRV, the Agni-P missile gains the ability to deliver warheads to two distinct targets. While its range is not sufficient to cover all regions of mainland China, media outlets quoting experts suggest that the primary objective of the Agni-P is to counter the Armed Forces of Pakistan. However, if strategically launched from a suitable location, it could also potentially target the western, central, and southern regions of China. In its second flight test on 18 December 2021, the missile demonstrated reliable performance and the successful operation of advanced technologies integrated into the system. Watch | CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht quits × DRDO conducted a successful test of the Agni P missile which is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The test took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island, located off the coast of Odisha. Throughout the test, various telemetry, radar, electro-optical stations, and ships stationed along the eastern coast tracked and monitored the missile's trajectory and parameters. The missile precisely followed its intended trajectory and achieved all mission objectives with a high level of accuracy, adhering to predefined parameters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Agni Prime, India's advanced missile capable of countering Pakistan

The Indian Space Research Organisation conducted the fifth launch of 2023 as it lifted off a 2232-kilogram satellite, part of its NavIC series, into space. The NVS-1 launched onboard GSLV F12 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

Indian space agency successfully launches next-gen satellite

Iran successfully test-launched a ballistic missile with a potential 2,000km range on Thursday, state media said, two days after the chief of Israel’s armed forces raised the prospect of “action” against Tehran over its nuclear program.

Iran successfully test-launches ballistic missile

Virgin Galactic is all set to launch its final test flight before opening its commercial services. The space tourism company backed by billionaire Richard Branson is inching closer to making space tourism a reality.

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Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft reached the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. It is expected to deliver supplies to the Tiangong space station in orbit.

Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft reaches launch site

<p>India's ambitious ballistic missile defence system achieved success with the first flight test of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha.</p>

<p>By engaging and neutralising a hostile ballistic missile threat, the sea-based missile's trial on Friday, according to the defence ministry, placed India into a select group of countries with such a capability.</p>

<p>AWACS (airborne warning and control systems) and other hostile aircraft, as well as approaching long-range nuclear missiles, can be intercepted by BMDs.</p>

<p>The Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) were commended by the defence minister Rajnath Singh for the successful testing of the ship-based ballistic missile defence (BMD) system's capabilities.</p>

<p>"The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on April 21," the ministry said in a statement.</p>

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<p>It claimed that the DRDO had already successfully shown the ability of a land-based BMD system to thwart ballistic missile threats posed by opponents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The purpose of the trial was to engage and neutralize a hostile ballistic missile threat thereby elevating India into the elite club of nations having naval BMD capability," it said.</p>

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<p>India has been working to improve its ability to intercept enemy ballistic missiles both inside and outside of the atmosphere of the earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The endo-atmospheric missiles are those that function within the earth's atmosphere and have a range of less than 100 kilometres. According to specialists, the exo-atmospheric missiles are capable of completing missions in the uppermost part of the earth's atmosphere.</p>

<p>The range of the missile defence system tested on Friday is not immediately known.</p>

<p>India's phase-II ballistic missile defence interceptor AD-1, which can engage a wide variety of targets, successfully completed its first flight test in November.</p>

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<p>Long-range ballistic missiles and planes can be intercepted by the AD-1 long-range interceptor missile in both "low exo-atmospheric" and "endo-atmospheric" settings.&nbsp;</p>

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India's ambitious ballistic missile defence system achieved success with the first flight test of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha.

India's ambitious ballistic missile defence system achieved success with the first flight test of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha. By engaging and neutralising a hostile ballistic missile threat, the sea-based missile's trial on Friday, according to the defence ministry, placed India into a select group of countries with such a capability. AWACS (airborne warning and control systems) and other hostile aircraft, as well as approaching long-range nuclear missiles, can be intercepted by BMDs. The Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) were commended by the defence minister Rajnath Singh for the successful testing of the ship-based ballistic missile defence (BMD) system's capabilities. "The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on April 21," the ministry said in a statement. ALSO READ | ISRO gearing up for three high-profile missions: NVS-01, Aditya-L1 and Chandrayaan 3 It claimed that the DRDO had already successfully shown the ability of a land-based BMD system to thwart ballistic missile threats posed by opponents. DRDO, Indian Navy conduct successful trial of BMD Interceptor from naval platform Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/6WQwjNxyTX#DRDO #IndianNavy #BMD #Interceptor pic.twitter.com/WW5b23UJqI — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) April 22, 2023 × "The purpose of the trial was to engage and neutralize a hostile ballistic missile threat thereby elevating India into the elite club of nations having naval BMD capability," it said. India joins the elite club India has been working to improve its ability to intercept enemy ballistic missiles both inside and outside of the atmosphere of the earth. The endo-atmospheric missiles are those that function within the earth's atmosphere and have a range of less than 100 kilometres. According to specialists, the exo-atmospheric missiles are capable of completing missions in the uppermost part of the earth's atmosphere. The range of the missile defence system tested on Friday is not immediately known. India's phase-II ballistic missile defence interceptor AD-1, which can engage a wide variety of targets, successfully completed its first flight test in November. ALSO WATCH | Indians evacuated from Sudan Long-range ballistic missiles and planes can be intercepted by the AD-1 long-range interceptor missile in both "low exo-atmospheric" and "endo-atmospheric" settings. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India performs maiden test of sea-based ballistic missile interceptor

<p>India's LVM3 rocket, the largest and heaviest launch vehicle built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ascended skywards at 9 am, from the second launchpad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.</p>

<p>Barely 15 seconds after the vehicle lifted off, the characteristic roar and crackle of its twin 'S200' solid-fuel engines were heard for more than an 8km radius around the spaceport, where thousands including children and enthusiasts had gathered to witness the historic launch from the open-to-public launch viewers gallery.</p>

<p>This is a dedicated commercial mission being carried out through ISRO's commercial arm NSIL (NewSpace India Limited).</p>

<p>The rocket was carrying 36 OneWeb Gen-1 satellites with a total mass of 5,805kg, into a 450km circular Low Earth Orbit with an inclination of 87.4° degrees. OneWeb is a UK-based firm in which India's Bharti Group is a major investor.</p>

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<p>It was&nbsp;a 19-minute-long wait before the first satellite separated from the rocket. Thereafter, the process of the 'C25' cryogenic stage performing manoeuvres in space and ejecting the remaining 25 satellites took&nbsp;close to an hour.</p>

<p>OneWeb aims to offer high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity from space via its constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit.</p>

<p>Notably, this is also the shortest duration in which ISRO is carrying out two missions of the LVM3 rocket - on October 23, 2022 and March 26, 2022.</p>

<p>Such quick execution is being carried out to meet the timelines of the OneWeb, which will have a constellation of 618 satellites in place after Sunday's launch.</p>

<p>OneWeb has been utilising the launch services of SpaceX, Arianespace and ISRO to place all its 1st generation constellation satellites in orbit and OneWeb satellites have flown 17 times to date, ISRO will be carrying the 18th set.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are one launch away from achieving global coverage. This last launch with ISRO/NSIL will mark over 600 satellites in space, which is the number needed to go commercially live," a OneWeb spokesperson had told WION.</p>

<p>The firm's services are already live for customers 24x7 in 50 degrees north latitude - Alaska, Canada, Greenland, UK and Northern Europe. By the end of this year, we plan to initiate services across the globe, it was added.</p>

<p>LVM3 is a three-stage vehicle with two S200 solid motors as the first stage, L110 twin liquid engines as the second stage and a final C25 cryogenic upper stage.</p>

<p>This 43.5m tall vehicle has a lift-off mass of 643 tonnes. ISRO said that the vehicle's cryogenic stage is uniquely designed to orient and re-orient in an orthogonal direction to meet the customer requirements of injecting satellites precisely and with a gap to avoid the collision.</p>

<p>Ejecting 36 satellites is a complex manoeuvre that ISRO carried out during the earlier OneWeb launch in October 2022 as well.</p>

<p>OneWeb had signed a pact with NSIL and ISRO for placing a total of 72 satellites in orbit (in batches of 36). This deal has raked in more than Rs10 billion&nbsp;in revenue for the Indian government-run space agency.</p>

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<p>It also provides an opportunity for ISRO to demonstrate the capability and reliability of their largest rocket for offering commercial launch services. Until October 2022, ISRO's LVM3 or GSLV Mk3 rocket was being used only for fulfilling India's national missions such as Chandrayaan-2 and launching heavy satellites. Notably, the LVM3 has performed successful launches in all its five missions to date.</p>

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India's LVM3 rocket, the largest and heaviest launch vehicle built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ascended skywards at 9 am, from the second launchpad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

India's LVM3 rocket, the largest and heaviest launch vehicle built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ascended skywards at 9 am, from the second launchpad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Barely 15 seconds after the vehicle lifted off, the characteristic roar and crackle of its twin 'S200' solid-fuel engines were heard for more than an 8km radius around the spaceport, where thousands including children and enthusiasts had gathered to witness the historic launch from the open-to-public launch viewers gallery. This is a dedicated commercial mission being carried out through ISRO's commercial arm NSIL (NewSpace India Limited). The rocket was carrying 36 OneWeb Gen-1 satellites with a total mass of 5,805kg, into a 450km circular Low Earth Orbit with an inclination of 87.4° degrees. OneWeb is a UK-based firm in which India's Bharti Group is a major investor. ALSO READ | Countdown begins for ISRO's launch of it largest LVM3 rocket It was a 19-minute-long wait before the first satellite separated from the rocket. Thereafter, the process of the 'C25' cryogenic stage performing manoeuvres in space and ejecting the remaining 25 satellites took close to an hour. OneWeb aims to offer high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity from space via its constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Notably, this is also the shortest duration in which ISRO is carrying out two missions of the LVM3 rocket - on October 23, 2022 and March 26, 2022. Such quick execution is being carried out to meet the timelines of the OneWeb, which will have a constellation of 618 satellites in place after Sunday's launch. OneWeb has been utilising the launch services of SpaceX, Arianespace and ISRO to place all its 1st generation constellation satellites in orbit and OneWeb satellites have flown 17 times to date, ISRO will be carrying the 18th set. "We are one launch away from achieving global coverage. This last launch with ISRO/NSIL will mark over 600 satellites in space, which is the number needed to go commercially live," a OneWeb spokesperson had told WION. The firm's services are already live for customers 24x7 in 50 degrees north latitude - Alaska, Canada, Greenland, UK and Northern Europe. By the end of this year, we plan to initiate services across the globe, it was added. LVM3 is a three-stage vehicle with two S200 solid motors as the first stage, L110 twin liquid engines as the second stage and a final C25 cryogenic upper stage. This 43.5m tall vehicle has a lift-off mass of 643 tonnes. ISRO said that the vehicle's cryogenic stage is uniquely designed to orient and re-orient in an orthogonal direction to meet the customer requirements of injecting satellites precisely and with a gap to avoid the collision. Ejecting 36 satellites is a complex manoeuvre that ISRO carried out during the earlier OneWeb launch in October 2022 as well. OneWeb had signed a pact with NSIL and ISRO for placing a total of 72 satellites in orbit (in batches of 36). This deal has raked in more than Rs10 billion in revenue for the Indian government-run space agency. WATCH | WION Wings from Aero India 2023, Sidharth MP reports It also provides an opportunity for ISRO to demonstrate the capability and reliability of their largest rocket for offering commercial launch services. Until October 2022, ISRO's LVM3 or GSLV Mk3 rocket was being used only for fulfilling India's national missions such as Chandrayaan-2 and launching heavy satellites. Notably, the LVM3 has performed successful launches in all its five missions to date. "Subject to all regulatory approvals being in place, we are confident of the commencement of our services later this year for India and have announced distribution agreements with Hughes to provide services," the OneWeb spokesperson told WION when queried about service roll out in India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ISRO's largest rocket LVM3 lifts off successfully on 2nd commercial mission

NASA launched an uncrewed Roscosmos Soyuz spacecraft to the ISS. The spacecraft was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Feb 24.

NASA launches uncrewed Roscosmos Soyuz spacecraft

<p>Two broken coconuts lay in the frame, as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) received a jar of peanuts from a top NASA official, at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in United States.</p>

<p>While the small jar of peanuts and coconuts in the photograph has gotten netizens going nuts, it is actually the sophisticated, space-grade science equipment (model of which is seen in the cover photograph) placed to the rear of the dignitaries, that must hog all the limelight.</p>

<p>Seen towards the rear of the frame is a model of the crucial component of the first-ever India-US joint satellite mission known as NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar(NISAR). The equipment was being accorded a ceremonial send-off from NASA"s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, by following the Indian tradition of breaking coconuts during an auspicious event and the NASA-JPL tradition of sharing "lucky peanuts" during a high-profile mission.</p>

<p>NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by the American and Indian Space agencies. It is meant to carry L and S dual-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a highly powerful, all-weather, day and night mean of imaging from space, that can help researchers and scientists observe changes in Earth’s land and ice surfaces down to fractions of an inch. Since early 2021, engineers and technicians at JPL have been integrating and testing NISAR’s two radar systems – the L-band SAR provided by JPL and the S-band SAR built by ISRO.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Awesome animation by <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAJPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASAJPL</a>, offers a glimpse into the impending(2024) launch of the 1st-ever<a href="https://twitter.com/NASA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@isro</a> collaborative satellite NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NISAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NISAR</a> ,meant for imaging the earth every 12days &amp; helping predict disasters, track climate change etc<br />
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<p>JPL, which is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, leads the U.S. component of the project and is providing the mission’s L-band SAR. NASA is also providing the radar reflector antenna, the deployable boom, a high-rate communication subsystem for science data, GPS receivers, a solid-state recorder, and a payload data subsystem. ISRO is providing the spacecraft bus, the S-band SAR, the launch vehicle, and associated launch services and satellite mission operations.</p>

<p>NISAR will gather radar data with a drum-shaped reflector antenna almost 40 feet (12 meters) in diameter. It will use a signal-processing technique called interferometric synthetic aperture radar, or InSAR, to observe changes on Earth, that can be used to predict natural disasters, track climate change.</p>

<p>"The observations NISAR makes will help researchers measure the ways in which Earth is constantly changing by detecting both subtle and dramatic movements. Slow-moving variations of a land surface can precede earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions, and data about such movement could help communities prepare for natural hazards. Measurements of melting sea ice and ice sheets will improve understanding of the pace and impacts of climate change, including sea level rise" said NASA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the course of its three-year prime mission, the satellite will observe nearly the entire planet every 12 days, making observations day and night, in all weather conditions. “Today we come one step closer to fulfilling the immense scientific potential NASA and ISRO envisioned for NISAR when we joined forces more than eight years ago,” Chairman, ISRO, Somanath said. JPL Director, Laurie Leshin said, "By delivering measurements at unprecedented precision, NISAR’s promise is new understanding and positive impact in communities. Our collaboration with ISRO exemplifies what’s possible when we tackle complex challenges together."</p>

<p>Later this month, NASA-JPL will move the SUV-size satellite payload into a special cargo container for a 9,000-mile (14,000-kilometer) flight to India’s U R Rao Satellite Centre in the city of Bengaluru. There it will be merged with the spacecraft bus(satellite structure) in preparation for a 2024 launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state.&nbsp;</p>

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Two broken coconuts lay in the frame, as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) received a jar of peanuts from a top NASA official, at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in United States.

Two broken coconuts lay in the frame, as the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) received a jar of peanuts from a top NASA official, at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in United States. While the small jar of peanuts and coconuts in the photograph has gotten netizens going nuts, it is actually the sophisticated, space-grade science equipment (model of which is seen in the cover photograph) placed to the rear of the dignitaries, that must hog all the limelight. Seen towards the rear of the frame is a model of the crucial component of the first-ever India-US joint satellite mission known as NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar(NISAR). The equipment was being accorded a ceremonial send-off from NASA"s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, by following the Indian tradition of breaking coconuts during an auspicious event and the NASA-JPL tradition of sharing "lucky peanuts" during a high-profile mission. NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by the American and Indian Space agencies. It is meant to carry L and S dual-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a highly powerful, all-weather, day and night mean of imaging from space, that can help researchers and scientists observe changes in Earth’s land and ice surfaces down to fractions of an inch. Since early 2021, engineers and technicians at JPL have been integrating and testing NISAR’s two radar systems – the L-band SAR provided by JPL and the S-band SAR built by ISRO. Awesome animation by @NASAJPL, offers a glimpse into the impending(2024) launch of the 1st-ever@NASA - @isro collaborative satellite NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar #NISAR ,meant for imaging the earth every 12days & helping predict disasters, track climate change etc 🇮🇳🇺🇸🚀 pic.twitter.com/boeeuq2NYb — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 4, 2023 × JPL, which is managed for NASA by Caltech in Pasadena, leads the U.S. component of the project and is providing the mission’s L-band SAR. NASA is also providing the radar reflector antenna, the deployable boom, a high-rate communication subsystem for science data, GPS receivers, a solid-state recorder, and a payload data subsystem. ISRO is providing the spacecraft bus, the S-band SAR, the launch vehicle, and associated launch services and satellite mission operations. NISAR will gather radar data with a drum-shaped reflector antenna almost 40 feet (12 meters) in diameter. It will use a signal-processing technique called interferometric synthetic aperture radar, or InSAR, to observe changes on Earth, that can be used to predict natural disasters, track climate change. "The observations NISAR makes will help researchers measure the ways in which Earth is constantly changing by detecting both subtle and dramatic movements. Slow-moving variations of a land surface can precede earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions, and data about such movement could help communities prepare for natural hazards. Measurements of melting sea ice and ice sheets will improve understanding of the pace and impacts of climate change, including sea level rise" said NASA. Over the course of its three-year prime mission, the satellite will observe nearly the entire planet every 12 days, making observations day and night, in all weather conditions. “Today we come one step closer to fulfilling the immense scientific potential NASA and ISRO envisioned for NISAR when we joined forces more than eight years ago,” Chairman, ISRO, Somanath said. JPL Director, Laurie Leshin said, "By delivering measurements at unprecedented precision, NISAR’s promise is new understanding and positive impact in communities. Our collaboration with ISRO exemplifies what’s possible when we tackle complex challenges together." Later this month, NASA-JPL will move the SUV-size satellite payload into a special cargo container for a 9,000-mile (14,000-kilometer) flight to India’s U R Rao Satellite Centre in the city of Bengaluru. There it will be merged with the spacecraft bus(satellite structure) in preparation for a 2024 launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh state. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite from NASA has been sent into the orbit to survey the water on Earth and assist researchers in understanding how it influences&nbsp;the planet's climate. At 5:16 p.m. IST on December 16, the satellite launched atop SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from the Californian Vanderberg Space Force Station. The second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket kept launching the satellite into orbit as the first stage booster of the rocket touched down at Vanderberg Space Force's landing zone-4 about nine minutes after launch.&nbsp;</p>

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Kennedy’s <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA_LSP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA_LSP</a> managed SWOT mission launched aboard a <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> Falcon 9 rocket at 6:46am ET from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. <a href="https://t.co/XbjI4LNuRh">pic.twitter.com/XbjI4LNuRh</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite has separated from its <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> Falcon 9 rocket. SWOT begins <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrackingWorldWater?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrackingWorldWater</a> now and will cover the Earth's surface worldwide at least twice every 21 days for at least three years. <a href="https://t.co/OJfAifkl8R">pic.twitter.com/OJfAifkl8R</a></p>
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<p>NASA announced the successful deployment of the SWOT satellite at 6:10 IST. Now, for a minimum of three years, it will cover the entire surface of the Earth at least twice every 21 days.</p>

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<p>This specific Falcon 9 launcher, which has previously supported the NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, and two Starlink missions, successfully launched for the sixth time, according to SpaceX.</p>

<p>The French Space Agency (CNES) and the Canadian and UK space agencies both played a significant role in the satellite's development, which was helmed&nbsp;by NASA. According to a statement from NASA,&nbsp;"The satellite will measure the height of water in Earth’s freshwater bodies and the ocean, providing insights into how the ocean influences climate change; how a warming world affects lakes, rivers, and reservoirs; and how communities can better prepare for disasters, like floods."</p>

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The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite from NASA has been sent into the orbit to survey the water on Earth and assist researchers in understanding how it influences the planet's climate.

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite from NASA has been sent into the orbit to survey the water on Earth and assist researchers in understanding how it influences the planet's climate. At 5:16 p.m. IST on December 16, the satellite launched atop SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from the Californian Vanderberg Space Force Station. The second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket kept launching the satellite into orbit as the first stage booster of the rocket touched down at Vanderberg Space Force's landing zone-4 about nine minutes after launch. 🚀 LIFTOFF! Kennedy’s @NASA_LSP managed SWOT mission launched aboard a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 6:46am ET from Space Launch Complex 4-East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. pic.twitter.com/XbjI4LNuRh — NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) December 16, 2022 × The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite has separated from its @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. SWOT begins #TrackingWorldWater now and will cover the Earth's surface worldwide at least twice every 21 days for at least three years. pic.twitter.com/OJfAifkl8R — NASA (@NASA) December 16, 2022 × NASA announced the successful deployment of the SWOT satellite at 6:10 IST. Now, for a minimum of three years, it will cover the entire surface of the Earth at least twice every 21 days. Also read | India: ISRO launched 177 satellites from 19 nations in last 5 years & earned millions This specific Falcon 9 launcher, which has previously supported the NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, and two Starlink missions, successfully launched for the sixth time, according to SpaceX. The French Space Agency (CNES) and the Canadian and UK space agencies both played a significant role in the satellite's development, which was helmed by NASA. According to a statement from NASA, "The satellite will measure the height of water in Earth’s freshwater bodies and the ocean, providing insights into how the ocean influences climate change; how a warming world affects lakes, rivers, and reservoirs; and how communities can better prepare for disasters, like floods." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH | SpaceX Falcon 9 launches NASA's water topography satellite into orbit

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WhatsApp to introduce new features for better user experience

<p>NASA's moon rocket is back on the pad for another launch attempt after further repairs.&nbsp;The 322-foot (98-metre) rocket took off from its hangar at midnight and finished the four-mile (6.4-kilometre) journey on Friday just before daybreak. On 14 November,&nbsp;NASA plans to try a launch, sending an empty crew capsule on a spectacular test voyage around the moon and back before passengers board in a few years. Forecasters are keeping a look out for any potentially disruptive tropical weather.</p>

<p>To put people back on the moon by 2025, NASA has taken its largest move to date. The last time the space agency sent a person to the moon was with Apollo 17 in December 1972, almost 50 years ago.</p>

<p>Since August, fuel leaks have prevented the rocket from taking off. At the end of September, Hurricane Ian forcibly brought the rocket back to the hangar at the Kennedy Space Center. During the period, NASA performed maintenance and changed vital batteries.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Around 8:30am EDT on Nov. 4, the <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA_SLS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA_SLS</a> rocket and <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA_Orion?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASA_Orion</a> spacecraft for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Artemis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Artemis</a> I mission arrived at launch pad 39B!<br />
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Teams will continue working to configure SLS and Orion for the upcoming Nov. 14. launch attempt.<a href="https://t.co/o8l8MvsxFh">https://t.co/o8l8MvsxFh</a> <a href="https://t.co/anqp5GmBcb">pic.twitter.com/anqp5GmBcb</a></p>
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<p>According to senior manager Cliff Lanham, engineers are confident they can handle any potential leaks even though NASA is still unsure about why hydrogen is leaking every time the rocket is fuelled.</p>

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<p>Nearly a month will pass during the $4.1 billion mission, which will end with a splashdown in the Pacific. To assess vibrations and radiation, test dummies are on board.</p>

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NASA's moon rocket is back on the pad for another launch attempt after further repairs. The 322-foot (98-metre) rocket took off from its hangar at midnight and finished the four-mile (6.

NASA's moon rocket is back on the pad for another launch attempt after further repairs. The 322-foot (98-metre) rocket took off from its hangar at midnight and finished the four-mile (6.4-kilometre) journey on Friday just before daybreak. On 14 November, NASA plans to try a launch, sending an empty crew capsule on a spectacular test voyage around the moon and back before passengers board in a few years. Forecasters are keeping a look out for any potentially disruptive tropical weather. To put people back on the moon by 2025, NASA has taken its largest move to date. The last time the space agency sent a person to the moon was with Apollo 17 in December 1972, almost 50 years ago. Since August, fuel leaks have prevented the rocket from taking off. At the end of September, Hurricane Ian forcibly brought the rocket back to the hangar at the Kennedy Space Center. During the period, NASA performed maintenance and changed vital batteries. Around 8:30am EDT on Nov. 4, the @NASA_SLS rocket and @NASA_Orion spacecraft for the #Artemis I mission arrived at launch pad 39B! Teams will continue working to configure SLS and Orion for the upcoming Nov. 14. launch attempt.https://t.co/o8l8MvsxFh pic.twitter.com/anqp5GmBcb — NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) November 4, 2022 × According to senior manager Cliff Lanham, engineers are confident they can handle any potential leaks even though NASA is still unsure about why hydrogen is leaking every time the rocket is fuelled. Also read | SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket completes launch after three-year hiatus Nearly a month will pass during the $4.1 billion mission, which will end with a splashdown in the Pacific. To assess vibrations and radiation, test dummies are on board. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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South Korea's military said it fired three air-to-ground missiles towards the north of its maritime border with North Korea on Wednesday in response to the North's firing of at least 10 missiles earlier in the day, including one which landed less than 60 kilometres off South Korea's coast.

South Korea fires air-to-ground missiles in response to North Korea's launches

<p>The country's 5G telephone services were introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, ushering in a period of mobile devices with ultra-high-speed internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the IMC 2022 conference, the prime minister introduced 5G services in a few localities. Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The fifth generation, or 5G, service, which can handle ultra-high-speed internet, is anticipated to unleash new economic prospects and societal advantages, acting as a transformative force for Indian society.</p>

<p>Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation. "5G marks the dawn of a new era and presents a sea of opportunities," he remarked. While the country was reliant on other nations for the technology for 2G, 3G, and 4G telecom services, he claimed that India had made history with 5G.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the introduction, one use case was showcased by each of India's three main telecom companies to highlight the possibilities of 5G technology.</p>

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<p>One of the major benefits of 5G technology as India prepares to adopt it would be the automobile sector. The use of the 5G network will enable automobiles to connect not just to the internet but also, in principle, to other cars and 5G-enabled infrastructure. Additionally, if the necessary infrastructure is in place, users of 5G might drive vehicles remotely.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Saturday, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw predicted that India will soon overtake the world as a leader in 5G technology. Vaishnaw declared in his speech at the India Mobile Congress (IMC), 2022 expo that today will go down in telecom history in "golden letters." The event was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

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The country's 5G telephone services were introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, ushering in a period of mobile devices with ultra-high-speed internet.

The country's 5G telephone services were introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, ushering in a period of mobile devices with ultra-high-speed internet. At the IMC 2022 conference, the prime minister introduced 5G services in a few localities. Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation. #WATCH | "People laughed at the idea of becoming 'Aatmanirbhar' but it has been done. It's taking electronic costs down. In 2014, there were only 2 mobile manufacturing facilities, today that number has increased to over 200 manufacturing facilities," says PM at the launch of #5G pic.twitter.com/uD37RsbdFf — ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2022 × The fifth generation, or 5G, service, which can handle ultra-high-speed internet, is anticipated to unleash new economic prospects and societal advantages, acting as a transformative force for Indian society. Over the following few years, the services will gradually encompass the whole nation. "5G marks the dawn of a new era and presents a sea of opportunities," he remarked. While the country was reliant on other nations for the technology for 2G, 3G, and 4G telecom services, he claimed that India had made history with 5G. Following the introduction, one use case was showcased by each of India's three main telecom companies to highlight the possibilities of 5G technology. Also Read: Musk previews humanoid robot 'Optimus' at AI day event at Tesla office One of the major benefits of 5G technology as India prepares to adopt it would be the automobile sector. The use of the 5G network will enable automobiles to connect not just to the internet but also, in principle, to other cars and 5G-enabled infrastructure. Additionally, if the necessary infrastructure is in place, users of 5G might drive vehicles remotely. India driving the world. PM @NarendraModi ji tests driving a car in Europe remotely from Delhi using India’s 5G technology. pic.twitter.com/5ixscozKtg — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 1, 2022 × On Saturday, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw predicted that India will soon overtake the world as a leader in 5G technology. Vaishnaw declared in his speech at the India Mobile Congress (IMC), 2022 expo that today will go down in telecom history in "golden letters." The event was opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (with inputs from agencies)

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Apple has launched its latest series of iPhones, take a look at how much it really profits from them & why? Apple has revealed 4 new iPhones at its 'far out' event.

As Apple launches iPhone 14 series, how much it really profits from iPhones & why?

Apple has launched its latest iPhone series with new satellite messaging feature, which will allow users to establish a connection with satellite to send texts from remote locations. The Emergency SOS via satellite will be available to users in the US and Canada in November. Here's everything you need to know about the latest feature.

iPhone 14: All about Apple's new Emergency SOS via satellite service

ISRO is all set to launch SSLV today. Mission will mark 75 years of India's independence. For more details on the mission, ISRO Chairman speaks to WION.

ISRO is all set to launch SSLV: Mission marks 75 years of India's independence

<p>The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is well-known for having performed space science missions such as Chandrayaan 1 &amp; 2 (Lunar orbiter and observation missions) and Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), among others. While ISRO did see a lull in the frequency of launches during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the Indian space agency has a busy launch calendar for the years to come.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ISRO's launches can generally be categorised into two kinds: "National Missions' that are meant to fulfil India's own strategic needs and 'Commercial Missions' where India provides the launch service for private companies or foreign countries that pay to have their satellites launched from India. However, national missions are not just about launching satellites for routine purposes such as navigation, telecommunication, Earth observation, strategic use, etc. Another crucial kind of national mission are those that are done for space exploration and interplanetary studies, etc. Such science missions are not just national in scope, but also benefit the larger global scientific community.</p>

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<p>Dr. Jitendra Singh, who serves as India's Minister for State, Science &amp; Technology, revealed in the Lower House of Parliament that India would be performing five science missions by 2025. The mission names, sanctioned cost and proposed launch date are as follows:&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Aditya-L1, at a cost of Rs.3.7billion, launch by Q1 2023; Chandrayaan-3, at a cost of Rs.2.5billion, launch by Q1 2023, XPoSAT, at a cost of Rs 0.60 billion, launch by Q2 2023, Space Docking Experiment, at a cost of Rs.1.24billion, launch by Q3 2024 and Gaganyaan at a cost of Rs.90.23 billion, whereas the first milestone of Gaganyaan Abort Demonstration will be carried out by Q4 2022" it was shared in the Lok Sabha.</p>

<p>Aditya L1 is an Indian satellite mission meant to study the Corona(outer layers) of the Sun and explore related sciences, Chandrayaan-3 is the third Lunar mission and the country's second Lunar Landing attempt, XPoSAT is meant to study the Polarization of X-Rays in Space. Space Docking experiment is a project that will involve launching two different satellites and ensuring that they are able to dock and function as a single unit while in orbit. This in-space docking is a crucial technology that is the fundamental step in being able to perform in-space refuelling of satellites, building a space station, transferring astronauts from one spacecraft to another etc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gaganyaan is a science mission aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space, from an Indian spaceport and on-board an Indian rocket. To accomplish Gaganyaan, ISRO has to essentially modify its cargo-carrier GSLV Mark 3 rocket and make it reliable enough to carry astronauts. As per ISRO Chairman Dr.S. Somanath, ISRO would have to perform Crew Escape system tests in 2022, followed by the first unmanned mission in mid-2023, followed by two more escape tests and another unmanned mission, before the manned flight(expected in 2024).<br />
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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is well-known for having performed space science missions such as Chandrayaan 1 & 2 (Lunar orbiter and observation missions) and Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), among others.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is well-known for having performed space science missions such as Chandrayaan 1 & 2 (Lunar orbiter and observation missions) and Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission), among others. While ISRO did see a lull in the frequency of launches during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the Indian space agency has a busy launch calendar for the years to come. ISRO's launches can generally be categorised into two kinds: "National Missions' that are meant to fulfil India's own strategic needs and 'Commercial Missions' where India provides the launch service for private companies or foreign countries that pay to have their satellites launched from India. However, national missions are not just about launching satellites for routine purposes such as navigation, telecommunication, Earth observation, strategic use, etc. Another crucial kind of national mission are those that are done for space exploration and interplanetary studies, etc. Such science missions are not just national in scope, but also benefit the larger global scientific community. #ISRO #NewsUpdate : Here's 5 Space #science missions that #Indian space agency @isro will be performing by 2025.. The list with sanctioned cost, timeline, is as shared by @DrJitendraSingh in #LokSabha #ParliamentQuestion #ParliamentSession #India #space #Rocketry #launch pic.twitter.com/ddwERJ2PE4 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) July 26, 2022 × Dr. Jitendra Singh, who serves as India's Minister for State, Science & Technology, revealed in the Lower House of Parliament that India would be performing five science missions by 2025. The mission names, sanctioned cost and proposed launch date are as follows: "Aditya-L1, at a cost of Rs.3.7billion, launch by Q1 2023; Chandrayaan-3, at a cost of Rs.2.5billion, launch by Q1 2023, XPoSAT, at a cost of Rs 0.60 billion, launch by Q2 2023, Space Docking Experiment, at a cost of Rs.1.24billion, launch by Q3 2024 and Gaganyaan at a cost of Rs.90.23 billion, whereas the first milestone of Gaganyaan Abort Demonstration will be carried out by Q4 2022" it was shared in the Lok Sabha. Aditya L1 is an Indian satellite mission meant to study the Corona(outer layers) of the Sun and explore related sciences, Chandrayaan-3 is the third Lunar mission and the country's second Lunar Landing attempt, XPoSAT is meant to study the Polarization of X-Rays in Space. Space Docking experiment is a project that will involve launching two different satellites and ensuring that they are able to dock and function as a single unit while in orbit. This in-space docking is a crucial technology that is the fundamental step in being able to perform in-space refuelling of satellites, building a space station, transferring astronauts from one spacecraft to another etc. Gaganyaan is a science mission aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space, from an Indian spaceport and on-board an Indian rocket. To accomplish Gaganyaan, ISRO has to essentially modify its cargo-carrier GSLV Mark 3 rocket and make it reliable enough to carry astronauts. As per ISRO Chairman Dr.S. Somanath, ISRO would have to perform Crew Escape system tests in 2022, followed by the first unmanned mission in mid-2023, followed by two more escape tests and another unmanned mission, before the manned flight(expected in 2024). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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European Space Agency (ESA) launched its latest Vega-C rocket from the European spaceport in French Guiana. The ESA wants to make Europe more competitive in the satellite market.

European Space Agency (ESA) launches new Vega-C rocket

Rocket Lab USA Inc, a small launch company, captured a falling rocket stage with a helicopter and dropped it in the ocean on Monday, appearing to complete a partial test of the company's novel cost-savings approach to recovering used rockets for multiple missions to space.

Rocket Lab captures rocket booster with helicopter, then drops it

<p>After reports of a ballistic missile's launch, North Korea has said that it conducted "another important" test for reconnaissance satellite systems, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The launch was conducted by North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) and the Academy of Defence Science "under the plan of developing a reconnaissance satellite," KCNA reported. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment. It was also the ninth missile launch this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest test comes just days ahead of a presidential election in South Korea on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Through the test, the NADA confirmed the reliability of data transmission and reception system of the satellite, its control command system and various ground-based control systems," KCNA said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Like the last test, the KCNA has not elaborated again on the type of rocket used in the launch. But the authorities in South Korea said that it appeared to be a ballistic missile fired from an area near Pyongyang where its international airport is located. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The North Korean missile reached a height of about 560 km (350 miles) and flew 270 km (170 miles), South Korea's military said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


After reports of a ballistic missile's launch, North Korea has said that it conducted "another important" test for reconnaissance satellite systems, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday.

After reports of a ballistic missile's launch, North Korea has said that it conducted "another important" test for reconnaissance satellite systems, state news agency KCNA reported on Sunday. The launch was conducted by North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) and the Academy of Defence Science "under the plan of developing a reconnaissance satellite," KCNA reported. Also Read: Useless Cold War relics? Hundreds of German anti-aircraft missiles pledged to Ukraine unsafe, says report This was the second such launch in a week to test satellite equipment. It was also the ninth missile launch this year. The latest test comes just days ahead of a presidential election in South Korea on Wednesday. "Through the test, the NADA confirmed the reliability of data transmission and reception system of the satellite, its control command system and various ground-based control systems," KCNA said. Also Read: China reiterates 'reunification' with Taiwan, firmly opposes foreign interference Like the last test, the KCNA has not elaborated again on the type of rocket used in the launch. But the authorities in South Korea said that it appeared to be a ballistic missile fired from an area near Pyongyang where its international airport is located. The North Korean missile reached a height of about 560 km (350 miles) and flew 270 km (170 miles), South Korea's military said. (With inputs from agencies)

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