SpaceX's Starlink is poised to launch in India, armed with a Letter of Intent from the Department of Telecommunications. The initial phase targets urban areas with 600-700 Gbps bandwidth, serving 30,000-50,000 customers. Plans may start at $10 per month, offering high-speed internet, especially benefiting underserved regions, with aims to expand to 3 Tbps by 2027.
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Recent intense solar flares, originating from sunspot AR4087, have triggered global concerns about potential space weather impacts. A FEMA-led drill simulating a solar superstorm exposed critical preparedness gaps across agencies. Recommendations from SWORM emphasize enhanced monitoring, interagency cooperation, and public education to bolster resilience against future solar events, safeguarding essential infrastructure and national security.
A recent Virginia Tech study reveals that the Pacific Northwest faces a heightened risk of catastrophic flooding and mega-tsunamis, potentially reaching 1,000 feet. The Cascadia Subduction Zone's inactivity since 1700, coupled with climate change, intensifies the threat. Coastal land subsidence and rising sea levels could overwhelm communities, impacting thousands and vital infrastructure.
Astronomers have detected ASKAP J1832-0911, a unique space object 15,000 light-years away, emitting powerful radio and X-ray bursts every 44 minutes. This long-period transient, observed by ASKAP and Chandra, challenges existing stellar evolution models. Scientists believe it could be a magnetar or a binary system with a magnetized white dwarf, potentially revealing new physics.
SpaceX's Starlink is poised to launch in India, armed with a Letter of Intent from the Department of Telecommunications. The initial phase targets urban areas with 600-700 Gbps bandwidth, serving 30,000-50,000 customers. Plans may start at $10 per month, offering high-speed internet, especially benefiting underserved regions, with aims to expand to 3 Tbps by 2027.
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted MoM z14. It is the most distant galaxy ever seen. This galaxy existed 280 million years after the Big Bang. It redefines our view of galaxy formation. Scientists found carbon and nitrogen in MoM z14. This suggests earlier galaxies existed. The telescope's discovery is reshaping the understanding of the early universe.
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during a test. The issue was a fuel reaction in an engine. The company made fixes, including better insulation. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the changes. A new test flight is set for May 27. This flight will reuse a Super Heavy booster. SpaceX aims to use Starship for Moon and Mars missions.
Astronaut Nichole Ayers, aboard the International Space Station, captured a stunning display of the Northern Lights over North America. While photographing severe storms, Ayers unexpectedly witnessed the vibrant green and purple aurora, triggered by heightened geomagnetic activity. The NOAA reported a Kp index of 6, enhancing visibility from space and Earth.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a recruitment drive for 320 scientists and engineers across various technical departments. Applications are being accepted online until June 16, 2025. The recruitment focuses on filling positions in electronics, mechanical engineering, and computer science, offering opportunities to contribute to India's space missions. The selection process involves a written exam and an interview.
NASA sleep experts reveal social jet lag, a misalignment between internal body clocks and daily schedules, affects millions. Inconsistent sleep habits disrupt natural rhythms, leading to fatigue and health issues. Combat it with consistent sleep schedules, morning light exposure, and optimized sleep environments to improve overall well-being and reclaim lost energy.
A new study suggests a massive meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago, far larger than the dinosaur killer, may have acted as a "giant fertilizer bomb" on early Earth. This impact, releasing vital nutrients like phosphorus and mixing ocean layers, potentially spurred a microbial explosion. The event highlights how catastrophic events could foster biological innovation and diversification in early life.