Starlink’s Constellation
Impact of Geomagnetic Storm on Satellites
Elon Musk’s Starlink lost dozens of satellites because they got caught in a geomagnetic storm, after their launch on February 3, 2022. Highlights Starlink had launched 49 satellites, of which 40 were impacted. These satellites were fell down from orbit before ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NASA on SpaceX Satellite Deployment Plan
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently raised concerns on SpaceX’s plan to deploy around 30,000 satellites for its Starlink. What concern NASA has raised? SpaceX had previously received authorisation for around 12,000 satellites to offer broadband internet. It also ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Starlink in India
Satellite Internet Company of Elon Musk, Starlink, is facing a tough time in Indian market. Starlink’s India head Sanjay Bhargava also announced to quit the company. Highlights Starlink rolled out internet services quietly in India, in early 2021. But it ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
China- Elon Musk Space Tussle
Recently, Chinese citizens lashed out against Elon Musk’s space programme, after China complained that its space station had to take evasive action in order to avoid collision with satellites launched by Musk’s Starlink programme. Highlights As per China, satellites from ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
SpaceX launches rocket carrying Blacksky, Starlink satellites
The SpaceX recently launched fifty satellites. These satellites are to join the Starlink mega constellation. The satellites were launched on Falcon 9 rocket. About the launch SpaceX launched 48 Starlink satellites and two Earth Observation satellites called Blacksky Global. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
SpaceX incorporates subsidiary in India
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary in India on November 1, 2021 to start local broadband operations. Key Facts The satellite broadband arm of SpaceX, Starlink, aims to start broadband services in India from December 2022. It has 2 lakh ..