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India puts lightest satellite in the world - Kalamsat V2 into orbit made by Students

India puts lightest satellite in the world - Kalamsat V2 into orbit made by Students

India has launched the world's lightest satellite ever to be put into orbit. Weighing 1.26kg (2.6lb), the Kalamsat V2 has been made by students belonging to a space education firm. It will help ham radio operators and inspire school children to become the scientists and engineers of the future, India's space agency ISRO says.
An Earth-like Atmosphere May Not Survive Proxima b’s Orbit

An Earth-like Atmosphere May Not Survive Proxima b’s Orbit

An Earth-like planet outside the solar system may not be able to keep a grip on its atmosphere, leaving the surface exposed to harmful stellar radiation and reducing its potential for habitability.
A single photon is the first object to be teleported from ground to an orbiting satellite

A single photon is the first object to be teleported from ground to an orbiting satellite

Researchers in China have teleported a photon from the ground to a satellite orbiting more than 500 kilometers above.
NASA will purposefully crash Juno to protect alien life

NASA will purposefully crash Juno to protect alien life

The US$1.1 billion Juno mission hit a huge milestone Monday night when it successfully entered Jupiter's orbit. But what will happen to it in February 2018 when its job is done? Spacecraft don't really get happy retirements.
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