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In 1981, two satellites were launched by NASA to study the interactions between Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere

In 1981, two satellites were launched by NASA to study the interactions between Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. The Dynamics Explorer mission used two spacecraft, DE-1 and DE-2, to study space plasma, electric currents and energy flow. Both satellites launched together and followed polar orbits. DE-1 operated at higher altitudes, while…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

In 2011, Swedish and Danish researchers fenced muskoxen out of test areas in Greenland. 3 years later, plants there absorbed only half as much carbon in summer

Muskoxen, ancient Arctic survivors, maintain healthy grasslands which store vital carbon. These large herbivores face threats from climate change and increased predation. Historically, overhunting pushed muskoxen populations toward extinction in many regions. International efforts have aided recovery, but enforcement remains a serious concern.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Forget tanks, fighter jets: US, Russia & China are preparing for battles beyond Earth, where destroying one satellite could disrupt an entire military network

Space is now a contested military domain as nations develop capabilities to disrupt satellites. The United States, Russia, and China are enhancing their space-based military infrastructure. Modern warfare increasingly relies on interconnected sensors and autonomous weapons systems. Destructive anti-satellite tests create debris, posing risks to all spacecraft. The conflict in…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Space startup makes history with first ever rocket launch from European soil

‘We have entered a new chapter for European spaceflight,’ says CEO of German startup behind launch

The Independent UK · Sep 7

A small asteroid just crashed near Australia, and astronomers are thrilled about it

A small asteroid, CERNQ52, entered Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean on September 6, burning up harmlessly as predicted by ESA and NASA. What excited astronomers wasn't the object itself but the speed of detection, spotted just hours before impact, marking only the 13th such early catch. Scientists also noted…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Star Trek used wormholes to jump through space – what’s the science behind them?

Since Star Trek began sending its crews out to explore strange new worlds 60 years ago, the franchise has both imagined and inspired new concepts for travel across the vast distances of space.

The Conversation · Sep 7

Reindeer and rare-earth minerals: Swedish politicians take aim at Indigenous Sami in mining dispute

Gabna community fear their traditional herding routes will be sacrificed as far-right rhetoric ramps up against them

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Trump mocked over his new design for Space Force uniforms: ‘The evil bad guys from Star Wars’

The uniforms were inspired by Starship Troopers, a 1997 space epic about a future Earth governed by a fascist regime that wages war against giant alien bugs

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Galileo, Copernicus, Cleansky, IRIS² must work together to secure Europe’s place in the space race

“Seeing the Earth from above is a powerful reminder of our interdependence,” Thomas Pesquet. The words of France’s tenth astronaut to head into Space are a reminder of how we are “in this together”, something that the world’s Aerospace industry players should take heed of as they gather in Paris…

The Conversation · Sep 6

In 2022, the Tonga eruption sent a powerful sound through the ocean — the strange signal before a deadly disaster hit may change how scientists warn about tsunamis

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption generated powerful underwater sounds. These acoustic signals traveled thousands of kilometers through the ocean. Researchers discovered this sound could warn of dangerous volcanic tsunamis. Detecting these signals offers a new tool for monitoring submarine volcanoes. This discovery could significantly improve early warning systems for…

The Economic Times · Sep 6