Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport to Boost India’s Satellite Launch Capacity India’s space ambitions continue to gain momentum as work progresses steadily on the upcoming spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu. This facility is set to enhance the country’s satellite launch capabilities, especially for polar orbits, providing a significant edge over the existing launch site at Sriharikota. Infrastructure Progress and Funding Status The infrastructure development at Kulasekarapattinam spaceport has reached a critical phase. Most of the land needed for the project has already been acquired, with the exception of land required to reroute the East-Coast Road. Site development has been completed, and construction…
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OpenAI Releases A New Affordable Plan for Indian Users OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, has introduced a new subscription plan called ChatGPT Go, exclusively for users in India. Priced at just ₹399 ($4.57) per month, this is OpenAI’s most budget-friendly offering so far. The launch reflects OpenAI’s aim to strengthen its presence in India, which is its second-largest market. India’s large, price-conscious internet user base—nearly one billion people—has often driven global companies to introduce more affordable services tailored to the local market. ChatGPT Go fits into this strategy by making advanced AI tools more accessible. More Features for Less Cost…
Hong Kong Property Developers Face Debt Crisis as Bond Maturities Surge Hong Kong property developers are bracing for deeper financial trouble as bond maturities are expected to rise by nearly 70% next year. This increase comes amid declining property values and weak sales in a sector that plays a major role in the city’s economy. Defaults Begin Amid Credit Crunch Last week, Road King became the first Hong Kong-based developer to miss a bond coupon payment since China’s broader property debt crisis began in 2021. Earlier this year, Emperor International defaulted on a loan, marking a growing trend in financial…
California Coastal Commission Rejects SpaceX Launch Expansion Plan The California Coastal Commission has rejected a proposal by SpaceX to nearly double its annual rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The plan would have increased the number of Falcon 9 launches from 50 to 95 each year. State Pushback Faces Federal Override Although the Commission voted unanimously against the expansion, the US government holds final authority. In a similar case last October, federal agencies overrode the state’s objections when SpaceX increased launches from 36 to 50 per year. The US Department of the Air Force, which oversees the Space Force,…
Trump Order Aims to Speed Up Commercial Launch Approvals US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at streamlining federal regulations for commercial rocket launches. The move could provide a significant advantage to private space companies, particularly Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The order instructs the US transportation secretary to cut or speed up environmental reviews for launch licences managed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It also directs the secretary to remove any outdated, redundant, or overly restrictive rules for launch and re-entry vehicles. Trump’s directive argues that slow permitting processes discourage investment and innovation, holding back US companies…
Vulcan Centaur Launches First U.S. Experimental Navigation Satellite in 48 Years The United States has launched its first experimental navigation satellite aboard the Vulcan Centaur in nearly half a century, marking a significant milestone for military space technology. The mission, which took place on Tuesday, carried the Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3), a position, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite similar in purpose to GPS. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, with the satellite bus built by Northrop Grumman, NTS-3 will test advanced technologies designed to resist jamming and spoofing — threats that have become a growing concern for both military and commercial operators.…
Indian Exporters Warn of Severe Impact from U.S. Tariff Hike Indian exporters and manufacturing leaders have sounded the alarm over new U.S. tariff hikes, warning they could severely damage export industries and urging both nations to negotiate fair trade terms. From 7 August, Indian goods imported into the United States will face a 25% tariff under an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on 31 July. The increase has already disrupted trade flows and caused significant uncertainty in export planning. Orders Cancelled, Industries Under Strain Exporters say the new tariffs have triggered widespread order cancellations from U.S. buyers,…
Record-Breaking Heatwaves Driven by Climate Change Heatwaves have shattered temperature records worldwide this year, with warnings issued across the US and dangerous heat gripping southern Europe. Scientists agree that climate change is the main driver of these extreme record-breaking heatwaves. While global warming is also linked to storms, flooding and droughts, its most direct and measurable impact is the rise in extreme temperatures. Early and Intense Heatwaves Sweep Continents In June, millions of Americans endured temperatures surpassing 40°C (104°F). By early July, Europe experienced an “exceptional” heatwave, unusually early in the year, according to meteorologists. Central Asia also faced an…
Discovery of Prehistoric Stone Tools in Sulawesi Scientists have discovered a collection of stone tools on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island that may prove humans lived there 1.5 million years ago. This could be the earliest known human presence in the Wallacea region, a group of islands between Asia and Australia. The find was made by a joint team of archaeologists from Australia and Indonesia. They uncovered the small, chipped tools beneath the soil in Soppeng, South Sulawesi. These tools were likely used to cut small animals and carve rock surfaces. Dating the Artefacts and Their Importance Using radioactive tracing techniques, the…
NASA Crew-10 Astronauts Return Safely After Five-Month ISS Mission Four astronauts from NASA Crew-10 mission have safely returned to Earth after spending nearly five months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The team splashed down off the coast of California on Saturday, 9 August, ending a 146-day crew rotation mission. NASA Crew-10 Splashdown After 17.5-Hour Journey US astronauts Nichole Ayers and mission commander Anne McClain were joined by Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov for the journey home. The crew boarded SpaceX’s gumdrop-shaped Dragon capsule on Friday afternoon for a 17.5-hour return flight from the orbiting laboratory.…
