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Researchers develop new solar panels which can handle radiation

Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK have developed a new type of solar panel which is thinner and can be used by satellites in places where there is high radiation.

China tests new imager which can precisely capture x-rays

China has developed a new imager called the Lobster Eye Imager for Astronomy (LEIA). This imager can precisely capture x-ray images of the universe. It will be tested on the Chinese-European Einstein Probe later this year.

Tiangong puts satelite in orbit

The Chinese space station put a small test satellite into orbit last week using its deployer on the Tianzhou 5 cargo ship.

The Philippines warns of methane rocket debris in the air.

The Philippines have warned space agencies to be careful about the unburned debris of China’s methane rocket Zhuque-2 which may still be in space.

Nigeria launches new military satellite

Nigeria inaugurated its new satellite Delsat-1 last week. This will help the country to counter terrorism.