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What’s Wrong with the Sun? (Nothing)

Posted on July 12, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

So says NASA solar physicist David Hathaway. “There have been some reports lately that Solar Minimum is lasting longer than it should. That’s not true. The ongoing lull in sunspot number is well within historic norms for the solar cycle.” … Continue reading →

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India’s Climate Change Plan

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The plan outlines eight national “missions” for sustainable development, including: solar energy; energy efficiency; creating a sustainable habitat; conserving water; preserving the Himalayan ecosystem; creating a green India; creating sustainable agriculture; and establishing a platform of “strategic knowledge for climate … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Mars Lander Digging in “Snow White” trench

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

This image was acquired by NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander’s Surface Stereo Imager on the 44th Martian day of the mission, or Sol 43 (July 7, 2008), after the May 25, 2008, landing, showing the current sample scraping area in the … Continue reading →

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Future of Satellites: Nano, Micro and Mini Satellites

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

The smooth and flawless launch of eight nano satellites developed by universities from across the world along with two Indian spacecraft in one go by the April 28 path-breaking flight of the four stage Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), while … Continue reading →

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