A strong, stable vortex is like a skater spinning with their arms tucked closely in, holding in an area of cold air over the Arctic. But when there’s a wobble in the rotation, winds in the vortex can ...

Another setback was in 2017, when the IRNSS-1H satellite (the replacement for IRNSS-1A) remained inside the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle as its heat shield failed to open during the flight.

Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to reach emergency services or let loved ones know you're safe. Satellite messaging is a relatively new feature in ...

In August 2022, T-Mobile and SpaceX announced a bold plan to expand cellular connectivity across the US with the help of low-orbit satellites. Fast-forward to 2025, and the T-Mobile Starlink ...

How is climate change affecting polar regions? Climate change is amplified in the polar regions. The northern and southern reaches of the planet are warming faster than any area on Earth, with the ...

The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the small satellite fleet lifted off Feb. 10 at 9:09 p.m. EST (6:09 p.m. local California time; 0209 GMT on Feb. 11). The evening launch provided ideal conditions for ...

See why color-changing squid could help with development of invisibility cloaks ...

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They are successors to JMA’s Multi-functional Transport Satellite (MTSAT) series, offering significant improvements in frequency, resolution and precision. Himawari-8 and -9 use new frequency bands ...