NASA's INFUSE Mission: Studying the Cygnus Loop Supernova Remnant
NASA recently launched a sounding rocket as part of its Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission.
NASA recently launched a sounding rocket as part of its Integral Field Ultraviolet Spectroscope Experiment (INFUSE) mission. This mission aims to study the Cygnus Loop, a 20,000-year-old supernova remnant located 2,600 light-years away from Earth.
The Cygnus Loop offers a unique opportunity to explore the life cycle of stars and gain insights into how new star systems form in the universe.
Nov 01, 2023
Aligarh Muslim University to Launch Its Own Satellite Approved By IN-SPACe
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) embarked on a groundbreaking space initiative, the 'SS AMU SAT' project, approved by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). Led by AMU's Robo Club, this initiative aims to develop a 3U CubeSat, marking the first satellite named after AMU's founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
The objectives of the project are:
Economic Growth Study: Utilize satellite imagery to study economic growth in India's poorest districts.
Technology Testing: Test in-house developed satellite sub-systems for enhanced functionality.
Multimedia Transmission: Implement image compression technology for rapid multimedia transmission.
The launch schedule is tentatively planned within the next six months, targeting Lower Earth Orbit.