Earth has the perfect conditions for plant life. And while there are a number of problems for plants, there are also many factors that have allowed plants to thrive. Gravity is among the less-mentioned factors for the successful plant growth.
Orbital ATK is set to launch the SS Gene Cernan, a Cygnus class spacecraft. The ship's destination is the International Space Station (ISS). Gene Cernan is a Cygnus spacecraft named after former astronaut Eugene "Gene" Cernan, the last man to walk
The ozone layer is a protective barrier located in the Earth's stratosphere absorbing a majority of the ultraviolet radiation coming from the sun. While performing a vital function at higher altitudes, ozone is a pollutant at surface level and causes
China is aiming to join the US and Russia as countries who have launched reusable space vehicles. The Chinese government aims to accomplish this by 2020. At present, there are no publicly available space vehicles capable of multiple uses. After 30
The continued expansion of internet and communications industries has led to the continued growth of the satellite industry. However, profits have not remained consistent. This quarter, satellite manufacturers' profits have been largely mixed. These companies have identified lower order volumes
Mangroves are an essential part of many coastal ecosystems. In order to better monitor and protect the mangrove forests in Maharashtra, the Indian Institute of Space and Science Technology (ISST), an independent research institution, will be using satellite images to
Space Florida, the aerospace economic development agency of the state of Florida is looking to spur development within Space Coast. The agency's board of directors has approved a 750,000 USD loan to be granted to York Space Systems, a startup
Aerospace and defense company, Orbital ATK launched its first Minotaur C rocket last October 31. The brand new rocket was launched into space from the Space Launch Complex at the Vandenburg Airforce Base in California. The payload The rocket, upon reaching the
Japanese government officials disclosed that they are aiming to provide free access to a large database of satellite images by 2018. The administration's objective is to disseminate the data so as to aid in the analysis of the data. Infrastructure
Lautan Variasi Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian telecommunications firm based in Cyberjaya provide a country-wide satellite broadband service. According to Managing Director Syed Nasir Hussin Syed, "We offer nationwide satellite broadband coverage for our Internet data as well as fast and reliable
