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ISRO launches the EOS-09 satellite aboard PSLV-C61 | Latest News India

ISRO launches the EOS-09 satellite aboard PSLV-C61 | Latest News India

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched EOS-09 aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) on Sunday. This is ISRO’s 101st satellite launch. This is the 63rd flight of the PSLV and the 27th using the PSLV-XL configuration.(ISRO – X) The PSLV vehicle was launched at 5:59am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. According to ANI, this is the 63rd flight of the PSLV and the 27th using the PSLV-XL configuration. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its 63rd mission, is carrying the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-09), which can capture high-resolution images of the Earth’s surface under all weather conditions. The satellite’s continuous imaging is crucial for agriculture, forestry monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, and national security. Also Read | ARIES, DRDO lab sign MoU to boost India’s space situational awareness Earlier on Friday, ISRO chairman V Narayanan offered prayers at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, seeking blessings for the mission’s successful launch. Narayanan participated in the ritual and placed a miniature model of PSLV-C61 at the deity’s feet, seeking …

SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites from Florida: What You Need to Know

SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites from Florida: What You Need to Know

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SpaceX has expanded its constellation even more by sending another set of Starlink broadband satellites into orbit. At 2:28 a.m., the Falcon 9 rocket rose off Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying 28 Starlink satellites. EDT (0628 GMT) on May 9, the company’s second Starlink launch in a little over six hours. The most recent launch had been the preceding evening from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. SpaceX wants to build the biggest fleet of working satellites in low-Earth orbit; hence, this flight helps to achieve that. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Achieves 11th Reuse as Starlink Network Surpasses 7,300 Satellites in Orbit As per a SpaceX mission report, the Falcon 9’s first stage dropped gently on the autonomous drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean just eight minutes after launch. This particular booster flew for the 11th time, one of the ways SpaceX tries to fly its boosters for as many missions as feasible to reduce the cost of launching. From there, the rocket’s upper stage propelled it farther into low Earth orbit, where …

Space X Falcon Launches 29 Starlink Satellites on Star Wars Day from Florida

Space X Falcon Launches 29 Starlink Satellites on Star Wars Day from Florida

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Living up to its sci-fi namesake, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched on Sunday, May 04, 2025 — Star Wars Day — carrying a record 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO). The mission scheduled start time was 4:54 a.m. EDT (0854 GMT) and it was launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre at Complex 39A in Florida. About 8.5 minutes later, the Falcon 9’s reusable first stage made a pinpoint landing on SpaceX’s recovery ship, “A Shortfall of Gravitas,” stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9 Sets Starlink Record and Reusability Milestone with Thematic Star Wars Day Launch According to SpaceX’s mission report, the event was the 20th successful launch and recovery for this particular booster, setting a milestone in the company’s ongoing reusability strategy. The payload of 29 Starlink satellites marked the highest number ever launched aboard a single Falcon 9 rocket. As per astrophysicist and satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell, nearly 8,500 Starlink satellites have now been deployed to date, with over 7,300 still operational in LEO, beaming internet to underserved regions. Observers noted that …

SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket From Cape Canaveral

SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket From Cape Canaveral

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SpaceX has successfully sent another batch of Starlink satellites into space on Monday, marking its second launch of the day. At 10:34 p.m. EDT (0234 GMT on April 29), a brand-new Falcon 9 rocket carried 23 Starlink broadband satellites, including 13 equipped with direct-to-cell capability, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Earlier today, a separate Falcon 9 launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rapid double mission highlights SpaceX’s pace in expanding its Internet constellation, which already stands as the largest of its kind ever deployed. Brand-New Falcon 9 Lands After Launching 23 Starlink Satellites to Orbit According to a Space.com report, this launch was significant as it was the first flight for this specific Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage. SpaceX’s boosters see multiple missions, with one record-setting booster achieving 27 flights to date. Despite being brand new, the first stage of the Falcon 9 made a flawless landing approximately eight minutes after launch, gently landing on the “A Shortfall of Gravitas” droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Meanwhile, the …

Russian Kosmos Satellites Release Mysterious Object in Orbit

Russian Kosmos Satellites Release Mysterious Object in Orbit

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A group of Russian satellites launched earlier this year has caught the attention of space watchers around the world. The satellites – Kosmos 2581, 2582, and 2583 – were sent into orbit in early February from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. They’ve been placed in a near-polar orbit, about 585 kilometres above Earth. So far, Russian officials haven’t confirmed what these satellites are actually meant to do. But what’s really stirred interest is the release of an unknown object from one of them. This new development, spotted in mid-March, has prompted fresh scrutiny from space monitoring teams across the globe. What We Know So Far According to tracking data from the United States Space Force and other monitoring groups, the mysterious object appeared on March 18. It was quickly catalogued and, at first, linked to Kosmos 2581. Later on, though, some signals hinted it might be tied to Kosmos 2583 instead. What’s clear is that the object was released while the satellites were still active – and so far, Russia hasn’t said a word about it. Interestingly, …

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket, Booster Lands Safely

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket, Booster Lands Safely

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SpaceX has sent another batch of satellites into orbit. On April 3, a Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rocket lifted off at 9.02 p.m. Eastern Time and was followed by a successful landing of the first-stage booster on a drone ship stationed in the Pacific Ocean. This booster had already been used on four earlier flights. The satellites are expected to be deployed nearly an hour after takeoff if mission steps proceed as planned. The launch formed part of SpaceX’s continued effort to expand its low Earth orbit network. Details from the Launch Mission Description According to the mission information provided by SpaceX, the launch marked the fifth use of the same Falcon 9 booster. The drone ship used for recovery was named “Of Course I Still Love You”. This reusable system has become a routine part of SpaceX operations. The booster’s return was completed around eight minutes after liftoff. The launch contributed to the growing total of Starlink satellites which is aimed at building …

Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring

Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring

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Eight satellites designed to detect and monitor wildfires have been launched into orbit by Rocket Lab. The mission, named “Finding Hot Wildfires Near You,” was conducted for OroraTech, a Germany-based company focused on thermal imaging technology. The launch took place at Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, on March 26 at 11:30 a.m. EST. The Electron rocket which is standing at 59 feet tall, carried out the mission, releasing the satellites into their designated orbit. The deployment process was completed in under an hour after liftoff, ensuring that the payloads were positioned correctly for their fire-detection operations. Satellites to Strengthen Global Fire Detection Reportedly, the newly launched satellites will join an existing constellation that tracks wildfires through thermal infrared imaging. The network operates around the clock. It provides real-time data on wildfire activity worldwide. The latest batch has been placed in orbit at a 97-degree inclination which approximately 550 kilometres above Earth. The company aims to expand the constellation to more than 100 satellites.  CEO Highlights Practical Applications During the launch broadcast, …

ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission

ISRO Expands with Two Launchpads, Chandrayaan-4 to Launch in 2028 with Lunar Sample Return Mission

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to enhance its launch infrastructure with two new launchpads, expected to be operational within two years. One facility will be developed at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, while the other will be constructed at Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu. These additions are aimed at supporting the increasing frequency of space missions and advancing India’s space exploration capabilities. Chandrayaan-4 Mission to Bring Lunar Samples According to reports, Chandrayaan-4 is scheduled for launch in 2028 with a significantly larger payload of 9,200 kg. Unlike its predecessor, Chandrayaan-3, which had a mass of 4,000 kg, this mission will involve two modules docking in space. The primary objective is to land on the Moon and retrieve samples, marking a new milestone in India’s lunar exploration. International Collaborations and Satellite Launches As per reports, ISRO has collaborated with NASA on the Nasa-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, designed to study environmental changes. The satellite, set to be launched on a GSLV Mark II rocket, is expected to provide critical data for climate monitoring and disaster management. …

SpaceX Successfully Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites, Loses Falcon 9 Booster

SpaceX Successfully Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites, Loses Falcon 9 Booster

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A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites was launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 2. Liftoff took place at 9:24 p.m. ET on March 3, with the mission including 13 satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. The first stage of the rocket successfully landed on the droneship “Just Read the Instructions” stationed approximately 400 kilometres off Florida’s coast. However, the booster, designated B1086, was lost shortly after landing due to damage sustained by one of its landing legs. Booster Loss After Landing According to SpaceX, a fire at the aft end of the booster resulted in structural damage, leading to its collapse. The incident occurred after the rocket had completed its return to Earth and made contact with the landing platform. Data from this failure will be examined to improve the reliability of future Falcon 9 missions, as stated in SpaceX’s official mission description. Mission Details and Starlink Expansion The deployment of the 21 satellites took place approximately 65 minutes after launch, marking another step in the expansion of SpaceX’s …

SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 27 Starlink Satellites into Orbit from Vandenberg

SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 27 Starlink Satellites into Orbit from Vandenberg

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A Falcon 9 rocket, operated by SpaceX, was launched on January 21, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, delivering 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The mission began at 10:45 a.m. ET, with the Falcon 9’s first stage returning to Earth roughly eight minutes later. The booster landed on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You,” stationed in the Pacific Ocean, marking its tenth successful flight and recovery. 27 Starlink satellites deployed into orbit According to SpaceX, the Falcon 9’s upper stage carried the satellites into their designated orbit, deploying them 61.5 minutes after liftoff. This batch is part of the Starlink Group 11-8 mission. As reported by space.com, the satellites include enhanced V2 Mini models that are lighter by 22 percent, with improved propulsion, power systems and a dual-band chip named Doppio, designed in-house by SpaceX. Details of the mission and impact on nearby regions This launch marked the 10th mission for this Falcon 9 booster, which had previously supported eight Starlink missions, along with the OneWeb 4 and USSF-62 …