ESA's ERS-2 Satellite Safely Burns Up Over North Pacific Upon Reentry After 30 Years in Orbit

Medicine & Technology Feb 22, 2024

ESA's 5,000-pound satellite, launched in 1995 and declared dead in 2011, crashed to Earth hours after its predicted reentry. Continue reading to learn more details.

Venus’ Mini Satellite Is the First Identified Quasi-moon in the Solar System; Zoozve Earned Its Name by Human Error

Feb 14, 2024

A quasi-satellite orbiting Venus has just received an unusual name due to human error. Learn more about it in this article.

ESA's ERS-2 Satellite Retires: Decommissioned Spacecraft Nears Earth's Atmosphere, Prompting Minimal Risk Concerns

Feb 09, 2024

ESA's ERS-2 satellite transformed our planet's understanding of climate change during its 16-year mission, leaving a lasting scientific legacy. Read the article to learn more details.

Japan's 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Transformed Noto Peninsula With Newly Elevated Coastlines By Up to 820 Feet, Satellite Photos Reveals

Jan 06, 2024

Monday's earthquake in Japan uplifted Noto Peninsula's coastline by 820 feet, revealing new beaches, witnessed by locals fishing as the land transformed. Read the article for more details.

India Takes Cosmic Leap: Launches First Satellite for Black Hole Exploration as Part of Ambitious Space Missions

Jan 02, 2024

India's space agency achieved success with the launch of a rocket carrying an observatory to study celestial bodies, particularly black holes. Read the article to learn more details.

South Korea's First Military Spy Satellite Launched Into Space Aboard a SpaceX Rocket Amid Escalating Peninsula Space Race

Dec 02, 2023

South Korea's SpaceX-launched spy satellite intensifies peninsula space race with North, countering Pyongyang's recent satellite success after earlier failures. Continue reading for more details.

NASA Collaborates With ISRO on Groundbreaking Earth-Observing Mission With NISAR Satellite Launching in 2024

Dec 01, 2023

NASA and ISRO's NISAR satellite is set to launch in 2024 to monitor climate change impacts on Earth's landscapes, marking a historic collaboration. Read the article for more details.

Satellite-Based AI Model Enhances Accuracy in Detecting Ocean Plastic Pollution for Targeted Cleanup Initiatives

Nov 23, 2023

Researchers created an advanced AI model that detects floating plastics as seen in satellite images, aiding targeted removal of ocean litter using ships. Read the article for more details.

World's First Wooden Satellite: NASA, JAXA To Launch LignoSat, Pioneering Sustainable Space Exploration by Summer 2024

Nov 14, 2023

NASA and JAXA plan 2024 launch of world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, to address space junk with biodegradable magnolia wood. Continue reading to learn more details.

Bezos vs. Musk Space Match: Amazon Launches Test Satellites for Internet Service in Space To Rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

Oct 08, 2023

Last Friday, Amazon deplayed its first pair of satellites to space as part of its Kuiper Project that could rival Elon Musk's Starlink. Read to learn more.

BlueWalker 3 Satellite Now One of the Brightest Objects in the Night Sky, Signaling Low-Earth Orbit's Brightening Crisis

Oct 03, 2023

BlueWalker 3 satellite, now one of the top 10 brightest night sky objects, is part of a growing constellation of super-bright satellites. Continue reading to learn more details.

Space Force's Lightning-Fast Satellite Launch: Did It Punch a Hole in the Ionosphere?

Sep 22, 2023

Rocket launching Space Force satellite with 27-hour notice may have ruptured ionosphere in record-breaking operation. Continue reading to learn more details.

GHGSat Spots Methane Leak in UK That Could Power 7,500 Residences For a Year

Sep 19, 2023

The methane leak that occurred in the UK earlier this year was reportedly a major loss. Continue reading to learn more.

NASA, JAXA’s Satellite XRISM Will Launch Next Month, Provide Insights of Most Difficult Places To Study

Jul 31, 2023

NASA and JAXA are working together on a new satellite that promises to bring new insights into the high-energy events in the distant universe. Read on to know the details.

New Satellite Captures Stunning Lightning Bolt Show As It Monitors Thunderstorms Across Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean Like Never Before

Jul 06, 2023

A newly deployed satellite captures breathtaking footage of lightning illuminating Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean, enhancing thunderstorm monitoring. Read the article to learn more.