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The Orbital Index Issue № 318:
ESA's Proba-3 achieved precision formation flying for sun observation. Lunar data hints at water ice potential, while Mars shows magnetic field differences linked to its early core. NASA faces ISS budget cuts, and Gilmour Space aims for Australia's first orbital launch. Biomass satellite set to measure carbon storage in forests. 🚀🌖🛰🌌📡🌍💫

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The Orbital Index · Issue No. 318The Orbital Index

Upcoming :
🇺🇸 57th #Falcon9 flight of 📆 2025
🇨🇳 4th #CZ2D flight of 📆 2025, the fifth launch of a #ZhuQue2 vehicle
🇦🇺 #GilmourSpace's #Eris
🇳🇿 #RocketLab's second of an eight-launch contract for flights in 📆 2025 and 2026 for #iQPS
🇮🇳 #ISRO's second mission of 📆 2025, first uncrewed test flight of #Gaganyaan planned
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NASASpaceFlight.com · Launch Roundup: Orbital launches from five countries planned - NASASpaceFlight.comOn the heels of a busy April, activity is ramping up for May with launches…

The Orbital Index Issue № 317:
The Trump admin's FY26 budget proposes a 24% cut to NASA, impacting Earth science and lunar projects while boosting defense spending by 13%. China’s DRO-A/B spacecraft successfully recovered, showcasing advanced navigation. Updates: Artemis II Orion delivered, Dragonfly passed design review, and concerns over satellite reentries grow. 🚀🌖🛰🌌📡🌍💫

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🇮🇳 #Mangalyaan2 will perform a direct entry, meaning the descent stage will plunge straight into the atmosphere without first orbiting the planet. The landing sequence will begin with #aerobraking to slow the spacecraft using atmospheric drag. At an altitude of approximately 1.3 kilometres above the Martian surface, powered descent engines will ignite 🔥 timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sc

The Orbital Index Issue № 315:
China's Shenzhou-20 mission is launching soon, ensuring continuous Tiangong occupancy. New cargo systems, Haolong and Qingzhou, are set to enhance supply efforts. Exoplanet K2-18b shows signs of possible biomarkers. Earth’s oldest impact crater found, dating back 3.5 billion years, while Mars craters impact seismic models. 🚀🌖🛰🌌📡🌍💫

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The Orbital Index · Issue No. 315Today’s issue will be a little shorter than usual because Ben and Andrew are both in SF this week for SF Climate Week, talking about deeptech, space, and climate. If you’re around, feel free to reach out!

The Orbital Index Issue № 314:
Proposed budget cuts to NASA and NOAA could cripple US scientific research, risking the closure of Goddard Space Flight Center. Recent discoveries include insights on the Oort cloud and Mars's ice cap. Notable updates: NASA's Lucy mission flyby, Bangladesh joins Artemis, and Blue Origin's all-female crew mission. 🚀🌖🛰🌌📡🌍💫

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alojapan.com/1234332/3rd-india 3rd India-Japan Space Dialogue marks start of Science Tech and Innovation Exchange Year between two nations #INSPace #InidaJapan #InnovationExchangeYear #ISRO #Jaishankar #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #JAXA #LunarProbe #LUPEX #news #science #space #technology Tokyo [Japan], April 1 (ANI): The third India-Japan Space Dialogue was held in Tokyo on April 1. The Indian delegation was co-led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament and In…