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ISRO’s alarming reality: 129 pieces of Indian space junk are now orbiting Earth, posing collision risks and raising global concerns | – The Times of India

India’s space programme has built a reputation for precision, efficiency, and steady progress over the decades. From launching satellites for other countries to expanding its own navigation and communication systems, the country has become a major player in global space activity. Yet, space missions do not always end cleanly. Some leave behind remnants that continue …

Nasa Satellite Crashes: What if NASA’s 600-kilogram satellite crashes on Earth? Van Allen Probe A’s fiery re-entry explained | – The Times of India

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NASA‘s Van Allen Probe A, a 600-kilogram satellite launched back in 2012, is plummeting back to Earth after 14 years studying the planet’s hazardous radiation belts. Amid headlines screaming “NASA satellite crash,” fears of destruction grip the public, yet experts insist the threat is minimal. Most of the spacecraft will incinerate in the atmosphere due …

First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris and prevent it from re-entering Earth | – The Times of India

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First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris and prevent it from re-entering Earth (Credit: Kyoto University) Wood has entered low Earth orbit in a form rarely seen before. In December 2024, five CubeSats were released from the International Space Station, including LignoSat, a small satellite built largely from magnolia timber. The …

Asteroids vs Comets vs Meteors: What is the difference between asteroids, comets, and meteors | – The Times of India

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What is the difference between asteroids, comets, and meteors Space around the Sun contains far more than planets. Scattered through it are smaller bodies made of rock, metal, ice and dust. These objects move on their own paths, sometimes quietly beyond Jupiter, sometimes crossing close to Earth. The terms ‘asteroid’, ‘comet’ and ‘meteor’ are often …

Debris of rockets with ISRO logo found near uninhabited island in Maldives

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<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> A photo posted by @ispaceflight_in showing a a PLF (Payload Fairing) washed up on an uninhabited island near L. Kunahandhoo, Maldives, found on February 12, 2026. Photo credits: X/@ispaceflight_in Debris of a launch vehicle with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) logo and the national emblem have reportedly been found …

AI powers India’s space ambitions: From debris tracking to autonomous satellites – The Times of India

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Representative image (AI-generated) The growing presence of space debris around Earth is pushing space companies to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to protect satellites and critical missions.Even a tiny fragment of debris can cause serious damage when travelling at extremely high speeds in orbit. Experts estimate that more than a million objects measuring one centimetre …