Science & Environment
December 05, 2024
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Three Satellites Crash After Solar Activity Disrupts Orbit Just Two Months Post-Launch

Three satellites from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program—Binar-2, 3, and 4—burned up in Earth’s atmosphere just two months after their launch. The incident, which occurred in early November, underscores the increasing impact of solar activity on satellite missions worldwide. These CubeSats were initially designed for a six-month mission focused on scientific testing and system validation. […]

Technology
November 30, 2024
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 24 Starlink Satellites to Expand Internet Network

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites was launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on November 30, 2024, at 12:00am EST (10:30am IST). According to a report, this marked the latest addition to the company’s growing Starlink constellation, designed to provide global internet coverage. Satellite Deployment and Low-Earth Orbit […]