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Annie Easley began as a ‘human computer’, performing complex calculations by hand before electronic systems took over. She later became a programmer at NASA, contributing to propulsion and energy research. Her career reflects adaptability and a lasting impact on modern space exploration.

The FAA has classified Blue Origin's recent New Glenn launch as a "mishap" after the rocket's upper stage failed to deploy its satellite payload into the intended orbit. The agency has grounded the company, owned by Jeff Bezos, pending a detailed investigation to ensure public safety and prevent future occurrences.

Saudi Arabia has made a historic entry into NASA's Artemis program with the successful launch of its "Shams" satellite. This marks the first Arab nation's participation in the lunar mission, contributing vital space weather research. The initiative underscores the Kingdom's growing technological prowess and commitment to global space collaboration.

India is set to establish its third satellite launch centre in Gujarat, with a site identified near Gir Somnath district. This move, following consultations with IN-SPACe, aims to bolster the nation's growing space sector. Gujarat is also developing a space park and a private satellite manufacturing plant, positioning the state as a key hub.

Indian space company Agnikul Cosmos has successfully tested its 3D-printed booster engine, 'Agnite'. This single-piece Inconel engine, a meter long, can be fully printed within a week, significantly reducing production complexity and turnaround time. The successful in-house testing marks a crucial end-to-end cycle completion for their larger engines.

Elon Musk announced Tesla's ambitious Terafab semiconductor project in Austin, Texas, a massive chip fabrication facility to be jointly operated with SpaceX and xAI. This "gigafactory, but way bigger" aims to produce Tesla's fifth-generation AI chip, AI5, to meet anticipated demand for robotics and autonomous driving, as current supplier output is deemed insufficient.

Amazon has filed a complaint with the FCC against SpaceX's ambitious 1 million-satellite proposal, questioning its feasibility and completeness. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr publicly criticized Amazon's petition, urging them to focus on their own satellite deployment challenges rather than opposing SpaceX's rapid launches.

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is gearing up to launch Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket. The startup is hoping to become a key player in the niche launch segment. But the ultimate aim is to enable space travel for all

Amazon's Project Kuiper has urged the FCC to reject SpaceX's ambitious one million-satellite proposal. Citing a lack of crucial technical and safety details, Amazon argues the plan is speculative, could take centuries to deploy, and poses significant risks to orbital space. The filing highlights concerns over interference, collision avoidance, and the sheer unrealistic scale of SpaceX's vision.

IIT Guwahati has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Skyroot Aerospace, one of India's premier space launch companies, to advance research and innovation in space technology. Over the next five years, this collaboration will immerse students in real-world experiences related to satellite launches and cutting-edge aerospace projects.

Despite its unsuccessful flight, North Korea's endeavor to launch a satellite on Thursday is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions, stated the US State Department and the White House. Additionally, Washington expressed its intention to engage in dialogue with Pyongyang without any preconditions.

The heat waves of what is being touted as the deadliest wildfire to scorch California are being felt in distant Hyderabad. For, the scorcher has scuttled, albeit temporarily, a Hyderabadi’s efforts to put India’s first private satellite – ExseedSat-1 – into space. The satellite is going to be launched on November 19 by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) and its commercial arm Antrix are working on a model that aims to have industries build the proposed Small satellite launch Vehicles (SSLVs) from the very beginning, unlike the PSLV and GSLV platforms.