When you look at a world map, it’s easy to think countries like Russia or Greenland are enormous. However, the actual surface area of these places can be surprisingly different from what maps lead us to believe. This discrepancy arises from map projections, which adjust the Earth’s spherical surface to fit a flat map. But […]

In 2024, Earth’s orbital landscape has never been more active. With approximately 9,900 operational satellites circling the planet, space is getting increasingly crowded. The significant rise in satellite deployments is driven by advancements in technology, the proliferation of small satellites, and the relentless demand for improved communication networks and Earth observation systems. Why So Many […]

As of recent estimates, approximately 58% of the satellites in Earth’s orbit remain operational, while the rest are inactive. The year 2022 has marked a record high for orbital and suborbital launches, with a total of 155 launches so far. Out of these, five failed, and one experienced partial failure. Data from the United Nations […]

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a division of ISRO, has captured satellite images of the South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim. The images reveal a stark contrast between the lake’s state before and after the recent devastation in the region. Below are the satellite images provided by NRSC/ISRO:   These images were captured following reports […]