A NASA study indicates that increased solar activity during solar maximum accelerates satellite re-entry due to heightened atmospheric drag, significantly impacting satellite constellations like Starlink. This phenomenon presents operational challenges and raises environmental concerns as more satellites burn up, releasing materials into the atmosphere. The findings highlight the urgent need for improved space traffic management and the consideration of space weather in satellite planning.
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Frustrated by thefts, Bengaluru shopkeepers turn night guards, nab 3 burglars
Merchants in a Shivajinagar commercial complex, frustrated by repeated burglaries since their shops were sealed in January over unpaid property tax, organized a night vigil. This led to the capture of three burglars, Imran Khan, Yousuf Pasha, and Nabil Ahmed, who were caught with stolen goods worth Rs 3 lakh. The shopkeepers, facing significant losses due to the shop closures and thefts, are now awaiting clearance to reopen their businesses and assess the full extent...
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