Apurva Minchekar
Apurva is a journalist and communications professional with over six years of experience across India and the United States. She has covered defense, public policy, international affairs, business, and technology, with previous roles including Assistant Editor at Logically Facts and U.S. Air Force and Space Force Reporter at Inside Defense in Washington, D.C. Her reporting has also been cited by defense research institutions. She also covered White House events and national security briefings during her time in Washington. Apurva holds an MSc in Journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media from the University of Mumbai.
Latest From Apurva Minchekar
What happens to astronauts' bodies on the ISS? A look at how space affects bone, blood and eyes
Astronauts' bodies develop adaptations in space to compensate for the seeming lack of gravity.
Why dead satellites explode—the science behind passivation
Satellites that are retired in orbit have to undergo passivation, a process that reduces the chances of them exploding.
Space accidents that changed history (1960s – 1990s)
Every major failure over the years has been a harsh lesson about the dangers of space travel.
What really happens to satellites after they die? Explained
Satellites cannot be left floating in space and must be disposed of. Here's how engineers handle it.