Tag: ISRO
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Solar storms hasten satellite decay in Low Earth Orbit, says ISRO
Solar storms speed up satellite decay in Low Earth Orbit When the Sun erupts with solar storms, the Earth-facing side of space becomes a dynamic, sometimes hazardous environment for satellites. Recent observations and comments from space agencies highlight a notable effect: low Earth orbit (LEO) objects—ranging from communication satellites to scientific platforms—experience increased drag during…
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Solar Storms Push Satellites in Low Earth Orbit Toward Lower Altitudes, ISRO Monitors Closely
Solar Storms Accelerate Satellite Decay in Low Earth Orbit Researchers and space agencies are observing an important sidelight of space weather: solar storms can accelerate the natural decay of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). During heightened solar activity, increased radiation and energetic particles interact with the outer atmosphere, heating it and causing the atmosphere…
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Solar storms and LEO satellites: ISRO monitors decay
Solar storms push satellites in Low Earth Orbit toward decay In the realm of space weather, solar storms are a powerful reminder that the Sun’s activity can directly influence objects far from Earth. When charged particles erupt from the Sun and strike Earth’s upper atmosphere, they heat and expand the outer layer of our planet’s…
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NISAR in Space: Vantor Captures First Look at NASA-ISRO’s Groundbreaking Radar Satellite
Vantor Captures NISAR in Full Deployment In a milestone for space imagery, Vantor—formerly Maxar Technologies—shared a striking photograph of the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite in orbit. The image arrives after NISAR’s 12-m diameter radar antenna reflector completed its deployment in August 2025, marking a historic moment in the field of space-based radar imaging.…
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NISAR Satellite Image Captured by Vantor in Orbit
Vantor Captures a Historic Image of the NISAR Satellite The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, one of the most anticipated space assets of recent years, has been photographed in space by Vantor, the space imaging company formerly known as Maxar Technologies. The image, shared after the satellite’s giant 12-meter radar antenna reflector fully deployed…
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AstroSat completes a decade: India’s first multi-wavelength astronomy observatory
A decade of multi-wavelength astronomy New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) AstroSat, India’s first multi-wavelength astronomy satellite, has completed 10 years of science observation, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed. With a lift-off mass of about 1515 kg, the mission launched on 28 September 2015 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota aboard a…
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AstroSat completes a decade of multi-wavelength astronomy
A decade of discovery: AstroSat’s mission and purpose India’s first multi-wavelength astronomy satellite, AstroSat, has completed 10 years of science observations, ISRO announced. Launched on 28 September 2015, AstroSat was designed to observe the universe across a broad swath of the electromagnetic spectrum—from ultraviolet to hard X-rays—unparalleled in a single mission. With a lift-off mass…
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AstroSat completes a decade of multi-wavelength astronomy in India
A Decade of Discovery: AstroSat’s Milestone New Delhi — India’s first multi-wavelength astronomy satellite, AstroSat, has completed 10 years of science observations, a milestone announced by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Launched on 28 September 2015, AstroSat — with a lift-off mass of about 1515 kg — has continuously scanned the cosmos from ultraviolet…
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NISAR Satellite Sends Stunning First Radar Images of Earth
NISAR Satellite’s Groundbreaking First Images The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite has officially sent back its first images of Earth, marking a significant milestone in the joint mission between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Launched on July 30, 2023, NISAR is set to revolutionize how we monitor and understand our planet.…
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NISAR Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth’s Surface
NISAR Satellite Launch and Initial Impressions The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a collaboration between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has made headlines by sending its first radar images of Earth’s surface. Launched on July 30, this state-of-the-art satellite marks a significant milestone in Earth observation technology. According to acting NASA…