In recent launches, SpaceX has revealed special Starlink satellites with an anti-reflective coating. The company launched the first set of 60 small satellites on 24th May 2019. Among these was the dark-coated satellite, the DarkSat model. The coating reduces reflectivity. It counteracts the sun rays that are reflected on the […]
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2021 is likely to be an excellent year for Space
As we know, 2020 was a fearful and horrible year due to the uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. However, things were different for the space enthusiasts since they gave only promising news amid the hardship time. For instance, SpaceX took astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) two times. […]
Spanning Space-Based Engineering Developments Across 2020
2020 has been a substantially tricky year for the space exploration sector and the world in general. This realization is especially true after the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic that caused a complete shutdown of the space exploration industry. However, despite the coronavirus’s destructive characteristic, it did not manage to […]
Delta Air Lines is introducing an in-flight networking package from Viasat
Delta Air Lines revealed on January 5 plans to move to Viasat for the Ka-band in-flight communication for air travelers in over 300 mainline narrow-body aircraft of the airline. The launch, which Delta claims will pave the foundations for quick and unrestricted internet in-flight, includes the Boeing 737-900ER, new Airbus A321ceo, and […]
Celebrating Katherine Johnson: A Pillar in Space Exploration
No name rings a bell behind space exploration scenes like Katherine Johnson: Katherine is the leading force behind launch calculations for the first man bound mission to space. Katherine was one of the lead scientists tasked with finalizing estimates for the launch event. Johnson was part of NASA’s human-computer team. […]
NASA Space Orbiters in Designated Flyby Past Venus
The NASA space Orbiter will remain working for the holiday. The schematics behind the deep space-based satellite show that it will spend the festive season closer to Venus. The satellite is on a crucial mission that is going on despite its operators and engineers taking their festive break. The satellite […]