Tag: Earth Observation
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Shenzhou-21 Crew Advances Science Experiments on China’s Space Station
Overview: A Mission Focused on Scientific Discovery The Shenzhou-21 mission, featuring mission commander Zhang Lu and astronauts Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, has progressed through a series of rigorous experiments aboard China’s space station. For weeks, the crew has balanced routine maintenance with a growing slate of scientific investigations designed to expand human knowledge in…
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SpaceX Readies First National Security Mission of the Year: Live Coverage Tonight
Overview: SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 on a National Security Mission SpaceX is set to launch its first national security mission of the year, a milestone that underscores the growing role of commercial launch providers in U.S. intelligence and defense operations. The mission, slated to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, will deploy…
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Beneath the ice: Satellites reveal Antarctica’s subglacial surface in unprecedented detail
Introduction: Why map Antarctica’s subglacial world? For decades, scientists have studied the surface of Antarctica, but the continent’s subglacial landscape—the rock and terrain hidden beneath thick ice—has remained one of Earth’s least understood frontiers. Recent satellite missions and data integration are changing that by providing high-resolution views of the bedrock underneath miles of ice. These…
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Airglow, dwarf galaxy and the ISS: Photo of the Day captures a luminous frontier
Introduction: A luminous glimpse from space On January 13, 2026, the Photo of the Day from the International Space Station (ISS) offered a rare, luminous view: a vivid airglow painting the night over Earth while a distant dwarf galaxy glimmers in the background. This image, snapped by astronauts orbiting our planet, underscores how orbital vantage…
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PSLV-C62/EOS-N1: ISRO Probes End-Stage Anomaly After Launch
Overview The PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission faced an anomaly during the final phase of the PS3 stage, shortly after lift-off on Monday, January 12, 2026. ISRO confirmed that a detailed analysis has been initiated to determine the root cause and assess any potential implications for the mission and future launches. What Happened ISRO reported that an anomaly…
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China’s Space Station Surges Forward: 265 Research Projects, New Records Set
China’s Space Station Sets a New Pace for Research in Orbit China’s space station program announced a remarkable milestone as it accelerates scientific investigations aboard its orbiting platform. In a period marked by rapid experiments and ambitious orbital activities, the station has now deployed 265 research projects, a figure that underscores China’s commitment to expanding…
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China’s Space Station Breaks Records with 265 Research Projects and Major Milestones
China’s Space Station Reaches a New Era of Scientific Progress China’s orbiting space station has crossed a significant milestone, advancing 265 active research projects as part of its expanding scientific program. The focused push comes as China continues to demonstrate its capabilities in crewed space research, in-orbit assembly, and long-duration human spaceflight. The momentum is…
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China’s Space Breakthroughs: A Record Year of Spaceflight in 2025
China’s 2025: A Landmark Year for Spaceflight China closed 2025 with an extraordinary milestone: 93 orbital launches, the most ever conducted by the nation in a single year. This record, achieved by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), underscores a strategic push to expand China’s space capabilities across communications, Earth observation, science missions,…
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Space-Based Observations Reshape Understanding of Tsunami Wave Behavior
Introduction: A New View from Space For years, scientists studying tsunamis relied on direct measurements from buoys, tide gauges, and coastal observations. Space-based observations, however, are now rewriting what we know about how tsunami waves travel across the ocean. The latest data show that tsunami wave behavior is more intricate than a single, smooth crest…
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Canadian Crater That Looks Like Marbled Meat: A Striking Jan 6, 2026 Satellite View
Earth’s Art on Jan 6, 2026: The Canadian Crater That Resembles Marbled Meat From orbit, our planet often resembles a living work of art more than a map. On January 6, 2026, a remarkable satellite image emerged from Canada, capturing a crater whose textures and color patterns evoke the appearance of marbled meat. This striking…