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ISRO to launch 36 OneWeb satellites, paving way for global space-based internet
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch 36 OneWeb satellites on March 26, adding to the existing constellation of 582 satellites.
- The launch is part of OneWeb's efforts to complete its constellation of over 600 low earth orbit satellites, paving the way to offer broadband internet services from space globally.
- OneWeb, which is backed by Bharti Enterprises has already launched internet from space services in countries like Canada, Greenland, UK and Northern Europe.
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How costly will ISRO's ticket to space be?
- ISRO is working towards starting space tourism in India and developing a safe and reusable module for it.
- The estimated cost of sending a person to space as a tourist in India could be Rs 6 crore per person, and the timeline for the project is 2030.
- The space tourism module will be government-run, and the prices of the tickets will be competitive to the international market.
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IN-SPACe announces seed fund of up to Rs 1 crore for startups
- IN-SPACe, a department of the Indian government focused on promoting and authorizing space activities, has launched a seed fund scheme for space startups.
- Under the scheme, eligible startups with Indian shareholding of at least 80% can receive a grant of up to ₹1 crore in instalments.
- This initiative aims to support and encourage the growth of the space industry in India, providing funding to help startups develop innovative technologies and solutions for space exploration and related fields.
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Asteroid as huge as an 'olympic swimming pool' may hit Earth in 2046
- An asteroid named 2023 DW, estimated to be as big as an Olympic swimming pool, may collide with Earth on Valentine’s Day in 2046, according to NASA scientists.
- Despite being assigned a score of 1 on the Torino scale, the chances of the asteroid hitting Earth are considered extremely unlikely with no cause for public concern.
- NASA will continue to monitor the asteroid's movement and use its technology to protect the planet if necessary, including the potential use of spacecraft collision to redirect its trajectory.
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SpaceX launches 40 internet satellites for OneWeb, which is backed by Bharti Enterprises
- SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, launched 40 broadband satellites into orbit for OneWeb, which is backed by Bharti Enterprises.
- The satellites were launched using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
- OneWeb aims to create a network of over 600 low Earth orbit satellites to offer global internet service to its customers.
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What is 'worm moon' that can be seen today in India? Here's time & significance
- The last full moon of the astronomical winter season will occur on March 7th at around 6:10 pm in India.
- This full moon is known as the Worm Moon and is named after the appearance of earthworms in North America as the ground begins to thaw.
- Traditional names for the March full moon include the Sap Moon, the Crow Moon, and the Lenten Moon in Europe.
- Astronomical seasons are defined by the Earth's position in its orbit around the Sun and each season lasts for 90 or 92 days, ending and beginning on an equinox or solstice.
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Japanese billionaire who went to ISS invests in space debris removal firm 'Astroscale'
- Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who traveled to the International Space Station in 2021, has invested $23 million in Astroscale, a company that specializes in space debris removal.
- Maezawa acknowledged that space debris has been a significant problem for some time now, and as someone who has visited space, he understands the potential dangers posed by debris in orbit.
- This investment by Maezawa in Astroscale could help address the issue of space debris, which can pose a threat to spacecraft and satellites, and help promote the safe and sustainable use of space.
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Russia to launch rescue mission for Soyuz spacecraft crew later this week
- Russian space agency Roscosmos is launching a rescue ship to bring back the crew of the damaged Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft.
- The crew's return from the International Space Station (ISS) was delayed due to a coolant leak in their spacecraft.
- The crew had flown to the ISS in September and are expected to return to Earth soon with the help of the rescue ship.
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Here's how NASA is helping in rescue operations in earthquake-hit Turkey & Syria
- NASA is providing support for rescue operations in Turkey and Syria after an earthquake.
- The space agency is using satellite imagery and data to assess the damage and provide critical information for disaster response efforts.
- NASA's technology is helping identify areas most in need of assistance and support for search and rescue teams.
- The agency's expertise and resources are being utilized to aid in the ongoing recovery efforts in the earthquake-affected regions.
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Blue Origin's historic all-women space mission to be led by Jeff Bezos' girlfriend Lauren Sanchez
- Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, is planning an all-women crew launch to the edge of space.
- The launch is planned for early next year, with Lauren Sanchez, Bezos' girlfriend, leading the crew.
- Bezos will not be joining the crew and will instead be cheering them on from the sidelines.
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India’s first mission to study the Sun will be launched by June-July: ISRO
- India's first mission to study the sun will be launched by June-July, according to the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- The mission aims to study the sun's corona, which is the outermost layer of the solar atmosphere.
- The mission will be conducted using a satellite called the Aditya-L1.
- The Aditya-L1 mission will be the first Indian mission to study the sun from a vantage point close to the sun-earth L1 point, where the gravitational pull of the Earth and the Sun balance each other.
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