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Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Topic: Satellite

15,500-18,500 stubble fires predicted in Punjab, Haryana this winter, unless on-ground action ramps up

NASA scientist analysed area of paddy sown in the states using NASA’s MODIS Aqua satellite. He added that proactive measures by govt could reduce number of stubble fires significantly.

UK Space Command launches first military satellite

Tyche is set to provide daytime imagery and video for military and government tasks.

ISRO launches EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite

The mission will provide critical data for various industries including satellite-based surveillance, disaster monitoring, and environmental monitoring.

ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite-8 from Sriharikota

The primary objectives of the mission include designing & developing a microsatellite, creating payload instruments, and incorporating new technologies, an ISRO release stated.

SSLV’s I-Day launch beckons new era for India’s satellite sector. All about ISRO’s smallest rocket

SSLV-D3 will carry Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 into space. With its 'launch-on-demand' capabilities, SSLV will help cater to emerging small satellite launch services market.

What’s quantum navigation? It could even replace GPS

Where satellite navigation relies on the signal bouncing back from space, quantum navigation focuses on the movement of a single atom tracked under cryogenic conditions.

TRISHNA – ISRO announces Indo-French thermal-imaging mission for climate and water monitoring

The announcement came on the occasion of World Environment Day, as heat waves choke the world.

North Korea preparing to launch a military satellite, says South. ‘Detected signs’

The activities were spotted at Dongchang-ri, a northwestern area of the country where North Korea’s main space flight centre is based.

Govt wants administrative allocation of spectrum for some cases, auction to continue for mobile services

Govt sought clarification of SC's 2012 judgment as a precaution and 'to cover all bases', it is learnt, and application was filed in December last year.

UAE-based firm & Indian start-up join hands to deliver High Altitude Pseudo Satellite

IAF is looking at acquiring HAPS solution capable of carrying minimum 35 kg payload and sustaining operations at 18,000 m altitude for minimum of 30-45 days.

On Camera

India-China disengagement is tactical. Won’t impact border dispute or power tussle

The quest for territory is not the driver of the border dispute; it is merely China’s tool to assert hegemony. India needs until at least 2047 to be in a position to challenge it.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

India-China disengagement completed at Depsang & Demchok, patrolling to start after Diwali

Corps commanders signed an agreement on 21 October to pull back troops from eastern Ladakh’s two face-off points, following efforts on diplomatic front to ease tensions along LAC.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.