Monthly Archives: February 2009

IIT,Kanpur,India to Develop Nanosatellite-Jugnu

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

IIT-Kanpur with its nano satellite — `Jugnu’ is ready to set new highs in space research. A team of students, working under the guidance of faculty members of the institute and scientists of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set … Continue reading →

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Earth’s Cooling Down, Not Up

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Found this on For What It’s Worth. click here to read

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Don’t judge States on Wealth and Emissions: Singapore’s climate Envoy

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Judging small, rich island nations purely on their wealth and emissions is unfair in climate change negotiations, Singapore’s climate envoy said on Saturday, as pressure builds on more countries to curb carbon pollution. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the U.N.’s main … Continue reading →

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ISRO,India to launch RISAT, ANUSAT

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Bangalore, India: After the successful Chandrayaan-I moon mission, Indian Space Research Organisation is now getting ready for a twin launch – a “breakthrough” Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT) and ANUSAT, a 35-kg micro-satellite designed by Chennai-based Anna University. Bangalore-headquartered ISRO is … Continue reading →

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