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Jilin 1 satellite helped to launch manufacturing drive
The Jilin 1 satellite has helped launch the province's advanced manufacturing drive, along the way providing precise data for firefighting and environmental protection. The first commercial remote sensing satellite system…
Suspect valve delays AMOS-17 Falcon 9 launch
SpaceX's workhorse rocket, the Falcon 9, has had a pretty successful year of launches. With seven flights and seven successful landings under its belt, SpaceX is gearing up for Number 8…
Lightsail solar spacecraft deploys carrying satellite
A new spacecraft's solar LightSail 2 successfully deployed as it journeys around earth carrying a small satellite that will harness the momentum of packets of light energy known as photons.…
New recoverable satellite to be launched in 2020
China is developing a new type of recoverable satellite that is reusable and intends to use it for commercial purposes, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, a State-owned…
New generation recoverable satellite for commercial use
China is developing a new generation recoverable satellite for commercial use, which is expected to make its maiden flight in 2020, according to a space engineer. Delivering a report at…
China launches new BeiDou satellite
China sent a new satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) launched on…
China to complete BeiDou-3 satellite system by 2020
China's BeiDou-3 system, a global geolocation network, is expected to be completed in 2020, with a total of 35 satellites, researchers at a conference on the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System…
Russia launches Glonass navigation satellite
The Russia Aerospace Force successfully launches a Glonass-M navigation satellite into orbit , the Russian Defense Ministry disclosed in a statement. A carrier rocket blasted off from northwest Russia's Plesetsk…
China’s satellite navigation industry rapidly growing
China's satellite navigation and location services industry achieved a total output value of billion yuan (about billion dollars) in 2018, up percent from the previous year, according to an annual…
Water protection using Satellite remote sensing
Satellite remote sensing has transformed environmental law enforcers into clairvoyants thanks to an app on drinking water sources developed by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, People's Daily reported. Law…
New BeiDou satellite launched in space
China sent a new satellite of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province. Launched on a Long March-3B carrier rocket,…
Nepal’s first ever satellite launched into space
Nepal's first ever satellite was launched into space which will soon start rotating around the earths orbit to collect information about the country’s topography and earth’s magnetic field. Nepali Prime Minister Oli…
China launches new data relay satellite
China sent a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province late Sunday night. The Tianlian II-01 satellite was launched at…
Utilization of (PRSS-1) forum arranged by SUPARCO
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in collaboration with Planning Commission of Pakistan arranged a seminar entitled as “Utilization of Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-1) data for socio-economic development.” Minister…
World’s first artificial Meteor Shower set to rain down on Earth
A Japanese firm is preparing to launch a satellite to carry out tests which will pave the way for the creation of artificial Meteor Shower shooting stars. On January 17,…
Relay satellite Queqiao plays key role in moon’s far side
China's Chang'e 4 probe has started the exploration on the far side of the moon thanks to the relay satellite that provides a communication link with ground control. The relay…
Satellite ring for worldwide broadband internet service
China has made its first step toward building a vast space-based communications network that can provide broadband internet service worldwide. The first satellite of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp's…