Satellite Technology Archives

EarthCARE separates. Photo Credit- The European Space Agency.

June 2, 2024

EarthCARE’s Debut Orbit: Satellite to Unveil Climate Mysteries with Unprecedented Aerosol and Radiation Data Capture

The Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite has been launched. EarthCARE is a joint project of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) aimed at

Astronomy·Space

Starlink’s Reflectivity Upgrade: SpaceX’s Response to Astronomical Concerns

SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company, has unveiled its latest advancements in the Starlink satellite project. The recent launch of 22 second-generation Starlink satellites has tried to mitigate some of the concerns raised by the astronomy community regarding

September 20, 2023

Pixxel’s $36M Boost Powers Launch of 6 Satellites with 50x Data Capacity This Year

Business·India·Space

Usually, public sector undertakings come up with proposals to launch satellites. It is often the work of middle-aged individuals to pioneer such initiatives. However,

UK’s New Thruster Could Extend Satellite Life Indefinitely Using Only Solar Power and Air

Space·Technology

The British Space Agency has awarded scientists at the University of Surrey a grant of £250,000 to develop an extremely low orbit propulsion system