Spooky Space Alert: ‘Halloween Fireballs’ Could Pose Threat to Earth
The Taurid meteor shower, famous for its vibrant 'Halloween Fireballs' that light up the sky from late October to early November, may hold important insights
into potential future space threats, including airbursts and impacts on Earth's surface. These meteors, which appear from the direction of the Taurus constellation, are generally harmless and burn up before reaching the ground. Two Taurid showers occur each year, one is visible at night now, while the other occurs during the day in June, which is usually invisible. However, recent research indicates that larger objects in the Taurid stream could pose a greater threat in 2032 and 2036, potentially exploding in the atmosphere or occasionally reaching the Earth's surface.
ISRO Launches 4.4-Tonne Satellite, Giving Indian Navy a Space Advantage
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India’s #Bahubali scales the skies, with the successful launch of #LVM3M5 Mission!
“Bahubali” as it is being popularly referred, LVM3-M5 rocket is carrying the CMS-03 communication satellite, the heaviest ever to be launched from the Indian soil into a… pic.twitter.com/ccyIPUxpIX
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its heaviest communication satellite to date, CMS-03, marking a crucial leap for India's independent satellite capabilities and maritime security. The 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite rode into a geosynchronous transfer orbit aboard the robust LVM-3 rocket, also known as 'Bahubali of Indian rockets, from Sriharikota at 5:26 pm IST. The spacecraft separated from LVM3 in space just over16 minutes after launch. The launch signalled a new era in indigenous heavy satellite launches and oceanic communications. Unlike its ageing predecessor GSAT-7 “Rukmini,” CMS-03 offers significantly expanded coverage and bandwidth, ensuring real-time connectivity even in remote or contested ocean zones.
Were They Watching Us? Old Photos Reveal UFO Clues Hidden for Decades
In recent study, researchers have claimed that those flashes were caused by reflective objects in high Earth orbit linked to sightings of alleged Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), a term used to describe UFOs. Flashes of light were captured by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California on photographic plates in the 1950s. Those mysterious lights remained a topic of debate ever since. Researchers have analysed over 100,000 fleeting flashes and found significant correlations with atomic tests and reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The photos were captured before any man-made satellites or other crafts were orbiting the Earth.
Your Dinner Scraps Could Power Tomorrow’s Planes
Air travel could soon become more sustainable, thanks to a groundbreaking method that turns discarded food into jet fuel. Researchers have developed a process that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) meeting all current industry standards, without needing to be blended with fossil fuels. The innovation could help aviation achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. With commercial aviation contributing an increasing share of global greenhouse gas emissions due to growing demand for air travel, sustainable fuel alternatives are seen as crucial for decarbonizing the sector, according to reports. Researchers also stated that this technology could be applied to other types of oils to produce SAF and could even replace petroleum-based compounds used in plastics
