SpaceX Enters SmallSat Launch Market Offering Competitive Prices

In August 2019, SpaceX announced a new, low-cost program, targeted at the launch of small satellites into sun-synchronous orbits. The program will adopt a rideshare approach, creating the opportunity for satellite manufacturers/owners to launch payloads weighing up to 150 kg at USD 2.25 million, and USD 4.5 million for payloads of up to 300 kg.… Continue reading SpaceX Enters SmallSat Launch Market Offering Competitive Prices

Amazon’s Drone Delivery Service-Prime Air-to Become Reality Soon

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has published a petition that Amazon Prime Air, a drone operating subsidiary of Amazon has requested an exemption to operate its customized MK27 drone for deliveries under the Part 35 air carrier certificate. The petition, if passed, will allow the company to operate a delivery system that will enable reaching… Continue reading Amazon’s Drone Delivery Service-Prime Air-to Become Reality Soon

Amazon’s same-day package delivery using drones to revolutionize the e-commerce industry

On June 5, 2019, Amazon showcased the latest version of its Prime Air delivery drone—that is set to transform last mile package delivery—at the Mars Conference in Las Vegas, US. The Prime Air delivery drone is a hybrid aircraft equipped with optical, thermal, and ultrasonic sensors. Moreover, the drone is also capable of vertical takeoff… Continue reading Amazon’s same-day package delivery using drones to revolutionize the e-commerce industry

India Enters into A Deal with Israel To Acquire 100 ‘Balakot’ Spice-2000 Bombs

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has once again sourced the highly advanced SPICE-2000 bomb from Israel to strengthen its arsenal. The SPICE-2000 bomb was earlier used in the Balakot airstrike conducted in February 2019, to neutralize Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists hiding in a building. The airstrike was a retaliation against a terror attack carried out by… Continue reading India Enters into A Deal with Israel To Acquire 100 ‘Balakot’ Spice-2000 Bombs