The scientists, in a new study, tried to understand if meteor showers can pose a threat to spacecraft, satellites or astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS).

Are satellites and astronauts in space in danger due to Perseid meteor shower? Here's the truth

The scientists confirmed that Starlink's 20 satellites - which were released prematurely when the SpaceX rocket's failed launch took place last week - fell back towards Earth and got burned up in the upper atmosphere.

Starlink's 20 doomed satellites fall from space, burn in Earth's atmosphere

A recent study from the University of Southern California suggests that the rapid expansion of internet satellite networks, exemplified by Elon Musk's Starlink, could pose a significant threat to the Earth's ozone layer.

Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could deplete Earth’s ozone layer, warns study

North Korea’s latest attempt to put a spy satellite into orbit ended in failure. Soon after the launch, the satellite exploded in mid-air. The satellite exploded during the first flight stage and failed to launch.

North Korean spy satellite explodes soon after launch; what went wrong?

The existence of aliens has always been a hot topic of discussion among humans. While some believe in their presence, others deny it. Elon Musk too isn't convinced that aliens have ever visited our planet Earth.

Elon Musk claims aliens have never visited Earth, shares proof

Satellites can be affected by space weather - the various conditions and phenomena in space that can impact satellite operations. It could be geomagnetic storms, caused by fluctuations in the solar wind, which is a stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun, or it could be atmospheric drag.

Do you know why 38 SpaceX satellites crashed in 2022? Indian scientists say...

Japan has successfully launched a spacecraft designed to inspect and potentially remove man-made space debris from around the Earth, said a statement from Astroscale Japan on Monday.

Japan launches debris removal spacecraft to tackle space junk

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are considering launching the LignoSat probe - the world's first wooden satellite into space, in an attempt to make spaceflight operations sustainable.

World's 1st wooden satellite to be launched soon. Why is it significant?

The US has intelligence of Russian nuclear capabilities in space which could threaten satellites, a report in the New York Times has claimed. The intel has been briefed to Congress and key US allies with some lawmakers demanding that President Joe Biden's administration declassify the information.

'Satellite killer': Russia's name was not supposed to be revealed, but somebody leaked it

Tehran ramps up space missions amid concern of war spillover. The West remains critical of Iran's space missions. West fears Iran could develop long-range ballistic missile system. Watch to know more!

Iran successfully launches satellites as West criticises space project

India and France's defence ties are soaring. The two countries are inking new defence pacts. The move comes amid Macron's latest visit to India. What is the new Defence Space Agreement between India & France?

Will India & France launch military satellites with offensive & defensive capabilities?

A new satellite has turned into one of the brightest things present in the night sky and has sparked concerns regarding the future of astronomy among scientists.

Humans have done the impossible! The brightest object in the sky now is not a celestial body anymore

China deployed a swarm of surveillance satellites to spy on two significant military training operations involving the United States and Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Hundreds of Chinese satellites spying on US-Australia military exercises

There are faults in Elon Musk's Starlink satellites. They are leaking electromagnetic radiation. Launched into space to enhance broadband connectivity across the planet. Elon Musk's Starlink satellite constellation is leaking 'unintended electromagnetic radiation'. These radiations are likely to affect astronomical research.

Are Elon Musk's Starlink satellites leaking radiation?

Nations around the world are brawling over becoming the dominant power in space. Major global powers like Russia, China & the United States are competing with each other. As per a senior military official, the U.S. is ready for conflict in outer space. U.S. is alarmed by growing Russian aggression & China’s vision to become dominant space power by mid-century.

Is the U.S. prepared to fight in space amid threat posed by ‘provocative’ Russia & China?

In the last 6 months, China has launched dozens of low earth orbit satellites. It begs an obvious question: what are low earth orbit satellites? & Why is China suddenly sending so many of them into space? The Americans claim, China is using its low earth orbit satellites to spy on United States' military installations. Mohammed Saleh gets you the details of China's plans to build the world's biggest surveillance system.

China's 13,500 satellites to spy on U.S. Military installations | World at War

ISRO's second mission in 2023 has taken off successfully. The largest indigenous rocket LVM3 along with 36 satellites is now on route, space. This is the second commercial mission performed by LVM3.

India's largest, heaviest rocket LMV3 set to take off, to carry payload of 36 satellites

Announcing the successful launch of India's heaviest rocket LVM3 in its second commercial mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that all 36 satellites belonging to OneWeb were injected into the intended orbit.

Largest rocket LVM3 places 36 satellites in orbit, augments confidence for Gaganyaan: ISRO chairman

Researchers have warned the increasing light pollution caused by thousands of artificial satellites and space waste orbiting Earth could prove detrimental to the work of astronauts studying the universe, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Astronomy.

Light pollution from satellites worse than previously thought, warn scientists

Indicating steady progress of work in building India's second spaceport, the Indian government revealed that 81 per cent of land required for the project at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu has been acquired.

India's second spaceport: $118 million sanctioned for land acquisition, setting up launch infra

Over the last five years, the commercial arm of India's space agency has raked in millions in foreign revenue by launching satellites of customers from 19 nations.

India: ISRO launched 177 satellites from 19 nations in last 5 years & earned millions

For those who observe very closely, no two rocket launches (months apart or years apart) take place at the exact same time. Each lift-off has its own specific, unique timing, down to the minute.

Explained: Why ISRO launched LVM3 at 12:07am & why only 36 satellites on biggest rocket?

With less than 12 hours to go for the maiden commercial launch and multi-satellite launch by India's heaviest rocket, ISRO chairman Dr. Somanath, termed it a “historic event”.

‘Historic event’: ISRO chairman Somanath ahead of 'LVM3 M2 OneWeb India-1' mission

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) informed on Thursday that it will launch 36 satellites of United Kingdom’s global communications network OneWeb onboard its heaviest launcher the Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3) this month.

ISRO plans to launch 36 OneWeb satellites this month

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