India’s Defence Space Agency Launches ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ to Tackle Space Security Threats The Defence Space Agency (DSA), under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, has initiated Antariksha Abhyas – 2024, a three-day exercise focused on assessing and countering the growing threats to space-based assets and services. Running from 11 to 13 November 2024, this exercise marks a milestone as India’s first-ever war-game dedicated to space security. Its main objective is to bolster national strategic goals in space and to integrate space capabilities into India’s military operations. Growing Importance of Space in National Defence Chief of Defence Staff General Anil…
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Indonesia to Invite Global Investment for 75 GW Renewable Energy Projects Indonesia has announced plans to invite international investors to build 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity within the next 15 years, as shared by Indonesia’s climate envoy at the COP29 summit. This ambitious plan marks a significant commitment from newly appointed President Prabowo Subianto, according to Hashim Djojohadikusumo, his brother and Indonesia’s climate envoy at the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Indonesia’s Commitment to Carbon Neutrality Indonesia, one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. A…
SpaceX Successfully Launches New Starlink Satellites SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, launched a fresh set of Starlink satellites into space on Friday, 8 November. The launch took place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites into orbit. Expanding the Starlink Satellite Network SpaceX’s Starlink constellation has grown rapidly, now comprising around 6,300 of the approximately 10,300 active satellites currently in orbit. Starlink aims to provide global internet coverage, particularly in remote areas where traditional service is limited. This latest batch further strengthens SpaceX’s position in satellite internet services. Return…
New Evidence Suggests Ancient Ocean Once Covered Mars China’s Zhurong rover has helped scientists uncover new evidence of a vast ancient ocean on Mars. Billions of years ago, this now barren and dry planet may have had a landscape rich with water, according to recent findings from the rover’s exploration. Discovering Signs of a Martian Coastline The Zhurong rover, part of China’s Tianwen-1 mission, landed in Mars’ northern lowlands in 2021. Data collected by Zhurong, alongside NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, reveal geological features that resemble a coastline. Zhurong has been studying rocks in Utopia Planitia, a large plain in the…
US Military Conducts Test Launch of Minuteman III Missile The US military released a video showing the test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), carried out as part of a standard operational test. The launch took place at 11:01 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, November 5, at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to the military. Key Role of the Minuteman III in US Defence The Minuteman III missile, developed by Boeing Co., forms a critical part of the US military’s strategic defence capabilities. As a nuclear-capable ICBM, the missile has an impressive range exceeding…
Exploring Partnerships with India’s Space Sector US-based startup Axiom Space is exploring the possibility of using Indian launch vehicles for its private space station missions. A senior executive at Axiom revealed ongoing discussions with India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), as well as private Indian launch companies. The talks aim to determine the best partnerships for supporting Axiom’s missions and diversifying its supply chain. Pearly Pandya, Axiom’s director of international government business, stated that no contracts have been signed yet. However, Axiom is considering using Indian vehicles to transport materials necessary for building its private space station,…
Indian Space Conclave Opens with Calls for Accelerated Growth New Delhi – 5 November 2024 – The 3rd Indian Space Conclave began in New Delhi, hosted by the Indian Space Association (ISpA). Leading officials from India’s space sector, including Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. S Somanath, ISRO Chairman, and Ambassador Hervé Delphin of the European Union, addressed critical issues and prospects in the industry. Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that ISRO will launch a satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA) next month, marking a significant collaboration between India and the European Union (EU) in…
Boeing Workers End Strike Accept New Deal, Ending Costliest US Strike in 25 Years Boeing workers end strike accepting the company’s latest contract offer, officially ending a costly strike that started on September 13. The decision follows a vote by 33,000 members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM), with 59% of union members agreeing to the terms. This historic labour action, which has cost Boeing billions, signals a tentative step forward for both the company and its workforce. Union Members Approve Boeing’s Third Offer The union’s acceptance of Boeing’s third offer marks a significant turnaround. Workers had initially rejected…
SpaceX Urges Taiwanese Suppliers to Shift Manufacturing Amid Geopolitical Tensions SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, has reportedly advised its Taiwanese suppliers to relocate production outside Taiwan due to escalating geopolitical tensions. This move has prompted several companies to partially shift their supply chains to locations like Vietnam, according to industry sources and corporate documents. SpaceX Pushes Suppliers to Relocate A source from a Taiwanese subcontractor for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite products revealed that the company requested production to be moved off the island. The guidance aimed to mitigate risks associated with Taiwan’s complex relationship with China. This directive has already led…
NASA SWOT Satellite Captures Rare Tsunami Inside Greenland Fjord In September 2023, NASA SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite mission recorded a remarkable natural event in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord. This collaborative mission between NASA and France’s Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) captured detailed water-level data of a tsunami contained within the fjord’s steep walls. The wave, triggered by a massive rockslide, generated seismic activity that reverberated around the globe for nine days. Capturing Tsunami Patterns with SWOT Technology The SWOT satellite gathered water elevation data in Dickson Fjord on 17 September 2023, just a day after the rockslide unleashed…