Exploration

Dec 14, 2023

Batteries: The Satellite Powerhouses

Satellites, the celestial marvels orbiting our planet and beyond, are powered by an unseen yet crucial component – their batteries. These...

Sep 2, 2023

Aditya L1: India's Eye on the Sun and Why It Matters

Launched today, i.e., on September 2, 2023, the Aditya L1 spacecraft is not merely another milestone in India's rich history of space...

Sep 2, 2023

The Myth of No Gravity in Space

The idea that there's "no gravity in space" is a pervasive misconception that many people hold. It's likely fueled by images of...

Jun 7, 2023

Bend it Like Satellites: Unraveling the Intricacies of Flexibility in Satellite Dynamics

As we venture into the intricacies of satellite dynamics, there's a whole lot more to satellites than meets the eye. Often, we tend to...

May 28, 2023

Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control System or AOCS in a Nutshell

Do you wonder how satellites stay on their course? Well, the answer lies within something known as the "Attitude and Orbit Control...

May 15, 2023

Spinning in Space: Exploring Reaction Wheel Configurations and the Math Behind Them

Reaction wheels are one of the many actuators used in the satellites which provides orientation control using angular momentum. Let's dig...

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May 6, 2023

Revolutionizing Spacecraft Control Systems with Artificial Intelligence

Space exploration has been an enduring ambition of humankind. As technology advances, we continue to push the boundaries of what is ...