India sends navigation satellite into orbit on ISRO rocket in landmark launch
India successfully launched into orbit a new navigation satellite aboard a home-grown rocket.
Thu Jan 30 2025
India's ISRO carries out successful space docking mission
Two ISRO satellites successfully latched onto each other and unlatched after a series of complex orbital maneuvers.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Japan, India startups to study laser-equipped satellite to tackle space debris
Both countries to study business opportunities for in-space services such as de-orbiting defunct satellite and extending spacecraft's life.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds Earth orbit
More than 14,000 satellites including some 3,500 inactive surround the globe in low Earth orbit, shows data from Slingshot Aerospace.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The palm-sized LignoSat is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk
The aim is to reduce a growing swarm of debris in space swirling round the planet from past missions that poses a risk to active satellites.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Group backed by Bloomberg, NASA launches its first methane-hunting satellite
The satellite, called Tanager-1, will be able to spot methane leaks from individual facilities such as oil refineries and landfills.
Sun Aug 18 2024
At least five countries want Malaysia to lead ASEAN space agency, senate told
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said those countries also wanted Malaysia to be the satellite launch centre.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Malaysia first ASEAN country to develop sport satellite account - Hannah
This is aimed at preparing an accounting system to provide detailed and comprehensive economic picture outside of macroeconomic indicators.
Fri May 31 2024
China launches signal relay satellite for mission to moon's hidden side
The robotic Chang'e-6 mission will seek to retrieve samples from an ancient basin, acquiring lunar material from moon's hidden side.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Malaysia's missing MH370 plane: What we know, 10 years on
Satellite data analysis showed the plane likely crashed somewhere in the southern Indian Ocean, off the coast of western Australia.
Fri Mar 08 2024
North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive', can manoeuvre, expert says
The orbit-raising manoeuvre was a surprise as the presence of an onboard propulsion system was unexpected.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space
After 13 years of orbital decay, mainly driven by solar activity, the satellite will naturally re-enter Earth's atmosphere.
Wed Feb 21 2024
INSIGHT - How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk's SpaceX in Indonesia
Since its failure, SpaceX has launched two Indonesian satellites, with a third set for Tuesday; China has handled none.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
Here is a look at the cases and where they stand.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes
Police say the path leading to main bathing area is only 50 metres wide and barricaded on either side to avoid people spilling over.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery
PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites
Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
US figure skaters were on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
The crash caught on a webcam, shows the aircraft exploding in flames and plummeting to earth after it was struck by the helicopter.
Thu Jan 30 2025