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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Nov 13, 2024

SpaceX Launches Koreasat-6A Successfully

The Koreasat 6A communications satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Commissioned by KT SAT Corporation Ltd., South Korea's national satellite operator, the satellite was developed by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo.
Thales Alenia Space, as the prime contractor, managed the satellite's design, construction, and launch preparation. Positioned at 116° East in geostationary orbit, Koreasat 6A replaces the previous Koreasat 6, providing essential fixed and broadcast services across South Korea.

DBS Bank Nominates Rajat Verma as Next India Unit CEO

DBS's India unit nominated its head of institutional banking, Rajat Verma, to be the bank's new Chief Executive Officer.
He is slated to replace Surojit Shome, who plans to retire after leading DBS Bank India since 2015. Verma's nomination has been submitted to the Reserve Bank of India.
Verma was appointed DBS managing director and head of institutional banking for India last year (2023).

Nov 11, 2024

Newly Found Earth-Like Planet May Hold Key to Humanity's Survival

A team of astronomers uncovered an Earth-like planet orbiting a star located 4,000 light years away from the solar system, potentially offering insights into Earth's distant future. The rocky planet, about the same mass as Earth, revolves around a white dwarf in the constellation Sagittarius.
The discovery brings a glimmer of hope for Earth's survival when the sun enters its final stages. It suggests that Earth could potentially avoid being consumed by the expanding sun, opening up possibilities for human migration to the outer solar system, with moons such as Europa, Callisto, and Ganymede around Jupiter, or Enceladus near Saturn, becoming possible havens for future generations.

Nov 09, 2024

ATMOS 2024: A Three-Day Tech Extravaganza at BITS Pilani - Hyderabad Campus

ATMOS 2024, a three-day technical fest at BITS Pilani's Hyderabad campus promised an exciting array of intellectual and entertainment-packed activities. This annual event brought together students who showcased their innovative skills and competed in dynamic contests like Robot Wars, Drone Racing, and Hackathons. Organised by students since 2012, ATMOS has evolved into one of India's most awaited tech events, offering not only technical competitions but also cultural and recreational activities.
Students demonstrated their diverse skills at this event, which has been organised by students since its inception in 2012.

Nov 08, 2024

C-DOT and IIT Roorkee Signs Agreement for "Development of Polymer Based Low-Cost Millimeter Wave ...

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) for the development of "Millimeter Wave Transceiver for 5G Rural Connectivity ".
The agreement was signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. This scheme, designed to fund Indian start-ups, academia, and R&D institutions, is a crucial enabler for designing, developing, and commercialising telecommunication products and solutions. It aims to enable affordable broadband and mobile services, playing a significant role in bridging the digital divide across India.

Zimbabwe Launches ZIMSAT-2 to Advance Space Programme

Zimbabwe launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2, from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia, a major milestone in the country's growing space programme. This satellite, equipped with a high-resolution multispectral camera, will aid in agriculture, resource exploration, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. It follows the successful launch of Zimbabwe's first satellite, ZIMSAT-1, in November 2022, marking continued progress in space technology and innovation.
The satellite is designed to deliver high-resolution data that will benefit sectors such as agriculture by monitoring crop health, predicting yields, and addressing nutrient deficiencies. Additionally, it will enhance resource mapping, environmental surveillance, and disaster management efforts across the nation.

Nov 06, 2024

Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite, LignoSat, into Space

The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, was launched by Japanese scientists to understand the feasibility of timber in space.
Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry jointly developed the wooden satellite, LignoSat, and sent it to the International Space Station (ISS) on a SpaceX mission. The satellite will be positioned approximately 400 kilometres above Earth.

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