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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicSpace debris

Topic: Space debris

ISRO’s PSLV debris found near Tamil Nadu. Scientists unclear on which mission it belonged to

A three-member team from ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram are now inspecting the debris.

ISRO prepares for responsible space missions, aims to go debris-free by 2030

On maiden National Space Day, President Murmu said India needed to prepare for future challenges as space debris would be a potential risk in future.

Space debris on the rise, ISRO performed record 25 collision-avoidance manoeuvres in 2023

ISRO report highlights 'growing congestion', with number of objects sent to space having increased by 24% in 2023 from previous year. India aims to have debris-free space missions by 2030.

Chinese rocket debris shuts down Spain airspace & the mosquito behind Ethiopia’s malaria epidemic

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Last year’s Chinese rocket stage reenters over Maharashtra, MP producing a spectacular display

The third stage of the Long March 3B rocket, used to launch the JSW-6 communication satellite in February last year, was being tracked for a week before its reentry.

China puts focus on congestion in space by flagging SpaceX satellites’ near-misses to UN

An expert says China could spur international community to update a treaty rooted in the Cold War as it flagged the issue of SpaceX satellites' close encounters with its space lab.

Why a giant piece of Chinese rocket is set to hit Earth & what could happen when it does

The piece of debris is the core booster stage of the rocket. It is 30 m long and weighs over 20,000 kg, making it among the largest & heaviest pieces of space debris to fall back to earth.

Tumbling Chinese rocket could re-enter Earth atmosphere soon but landing area not known

China drew NASA criticism last year when debris from another Long March 5B rocket re-entered the atmosphere, with pieces of debris as long as 39 ft landing in Cote d’Ivoire.

Celestial fireworks tonight as Geminids meteor shower set to peak

The meteor shower is intensifying every year, and is best viewed between 2 am and 3 am. 

How solutions found for space garbage could help fix the plastic problem on Earth

Agencies advise capturing space waste with harpoons, nets or robotic arms and bring it it back to Earth in one piece, a process that can be replicated to gather plastic in the ocean.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.