What Is Space Weather and Why It Matters Space Weather refers to the changing environmental conditions in space driven by the Sun’s activity – including bursts of solar radiation, charged particles, and magnetic disturbances. Just as terrestrial weather can produce hurricanes or blizzards, our Sun generates “solar tempests” like solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs),…
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Introduction Israel’s space program may be modest in scale, but it has achieved outsized capabilities. In 1988, Israel became the world’s eighth nation to launch its own satellite into orbit nasaspaceflight.com, and today it remains the smallest country to develop indigenous launch vehicles and an operational space agency en.wikipedia.org. What began as a strategic effort…
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China’s space program has rapidly transformed into a space empire of global scale, guided by the China National Space Administration (CNSA). In just a few decades, China went from launching its first satellite in 1970 to operating a fleet of over 1,000 satellites and a fully crewed space station in orbit andrewerickson.com space.com. Today, China…
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Iranian Space Agency (ISA) History and Founding Timeline Iran’s involvement in space activities dates back to the late 1950s, when it became a founding member of the U.N. Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space in 1958 en.wikipedia.org. Early efforts focused on satellite communications and remote sensing: by 1976, Iran had established a “Remote…
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The war in Ukraine is not just being fought on land and in the skies – it’s also being waged in orbit. Since the full-scale invasion in 2022, both sides have leaned heavily on military satellite services for communication, intelligence, navigation, targeting, and early warning. From SpaceX’s Starlink internet constellation keeping Ukrainian forces online to…
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Satellites play a vital role in modern society, supporting communications, navigation, Earth observation, scientific discovery, and security. This comprehensive report highlights 100 of the most important currently operational satellites across five major categories: Communications, Earth Observation, Navigation/Positioning, Scientific & Exploration, and Military/Intelligence. Each entry includes the satellite’s name (and launch year), operating organization, purpose and…
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Introduction – A New Era of Online Satellite Maps Satellite maps have become an indispensable tool for everyday users and professionals alike. From planning road trips and exploring distant cities to monitoring environmental changes and responding to emergencies, modern mapping services bring high-resolution Earth imagery to our browsers and smartphones. This report dives into the…
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Tracking satellites has never been easier. Thanks to a range of online tools and mobile apps, anyone can follow spacecraft in real time – from the International Space Station (ISS) to SpaceX’s Starlink constellation – right from a web browser or smartphone. These satellite trackers not only show live positions on maps or in the sky, but…
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Ultimate Guide to Satellites: From Sputnik to SpaceX and Beyond Satellites are the unseen workhorses of modern life. Every time you check the weather, follow GPS directions, or watch live international events, you’re benefiting from satellites orbiting high above. But what exactly are satellites, and how did we go from the humble beginnings of Sputnik in 1957…
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Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous and landlocked nation often dubbed the “Switzerland of Central Asia,” has made steady strides in expanding internet infrastructure despite challenging terrain. The country relies on a mix of fiber-optic backbones and satellite links for connectivity, with major transit routes passing through neighboring Kazakhstan, China, and Russia en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. A key initiative is…
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