India’s space agency ISRO is gearing up to launch its latest earth observation satellite, EOS-08, on August 16th, 2024. The launch will mark the culmination of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) development program. EOS-08 is equipped with advanced payloads for remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and space research, demonstrating India’s technological prowess in space exploration.
Using remote sensing techniques, archaeologists have discovered a mysterious L-shaped structure underground in the western cemetery of Giza, Egypt. The structure, which is at least 33 feet in length, appears to have been filled with sand and is believed to be a mix of sand and gravel or an air void. Excavations are underway to determine the exact nature of the structure.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has reported that 89% of the 2,431 glacial lakes identified in the Himalayas between 2016 and 2017 have expanded significantly since 1984. This expansion is a worrying sign, as it can lead to cascading consequences in the lower regions due to warming temperatures and melting glaciers. Long-term satellite data reveals that many glacial lakes have more than doubled in size, with some even growing 1.5 times their original size. The study highlights the importance of understanding glacial lake dynamics for environmental impact assessment and risk management in glacial environments.
