Ismail Patwary
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China uses 'gravitational slingshots' to save 2 satellites that were stuck in the wrong orbit for 123 days
In the unforgiving realm of space, where one wrong calculation can doom a multimillion-dollar mission, China has pulled off a spectacular save that reads like something out of a science fiction novel. Using a series of carefully planned gravitational slingshots, Chinese scientists rescued two satellites that had been stuck in the wrong orbit for 123 days—marking a breakthrough in space recovery strategies and a testament to the country’s growing capabilities in space technology.
By Ismail Patwary 9 months ago in Earth
Amazon Launches Project Kuiper Satellites to Rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink
Amazon has officially entered the satellite internet race with the launch of its first batch of operational satellites for Project Kuiper—an ambitious initiative aimed at delivering global broadband internet coverage. The launch, which took place on April 28, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Amazon as it steps into direct competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which currently dominates the satellite-based internet market with its Starlink constellation.
By Ismail Patwary 9 months ago in Journal
