Satellite

The ISS captured Delhi’s dazzling night glow, showing urban lights, infrastructure and population density. The photo highlights global urbanisation patterns and human impact from space.

Scientists achieve breakthrough in Quantum satellite uplink

Researchers have modelled a viable quantum uplink from Earth to space, overturning assumptions and paving the way for secure global communication.

KWIN, SWIFT, AI & Quantum City: Are Bengaluru’s satellite towns futuristic hubs or real estate frontiers?

Karnataka has unveiled ambitious plans to develop a series of futuristic cities - KWIN City, SWIFT City, AI City, and Quantum City - to decongest Bengaluru, attract investments, and create jobs. However, farmers are opposing the land acquisition, alleging it is meant to inflate real estate prices.

Scientists alarmed by company’s plan to launch 4,000 space mirrors

Reflect Orbital plans 4,000 space mirrors to reflect sunlight onto Earth, alarming scientists who warn of light pollution, ecosystem disruption, and catastrophic astronomical impacts.

Bengaluru’s Satellite Town Ring Road hits roadblock after Centre halts Bharatmala projects

More than a year after NHAI floated Rs 4,750-crore tenders for five packages of STRR-West, the agency has yet to finalise them, awaiting approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).

Space jam: Scientists warn of collisions as satellite numbers hit critical levels

Elon Musk's Starlink has already deployed more than 7,400 satellites, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all operational satellites currently in orbit.

Revised satellite guidelines to bolster security amid Pakistan tensions; disruption from Starlink entry unlikely: Minister

On approval for Starlink, the minister said the Elon Musk-led company will play a limited role in the country due to its high cost

Greater Bengaluru’s first satellite township project in Bidadi: Consultant to prepare preliminary report

Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) in Bidadi spans 8,935 acres and will have 37 km economic corridors.

After milestone 100th launch, ISRO reports glitch in NVS-02 satellite stalling orbit-raising maneuvers

Speculation about a technical issue had arisen as ISRO had not reported any orbit maneuvers for the NVS-02 satellite in the four days following its launch.

Satellite-based direct-to-cell service unlikely to disrupt Indian telcos' business: Analysts

Analysts argue that the technology is still in its infancy and heavily depends on telcos to access their 4G spectrum for smartphone connectivity.

Apple’s next ultra smartwatch will be able to send texts via satellite

The satellite capability is slated to come to next year’s Apple Watch Ultra, the company’s top-of-the-line model, according to people familiar with the matter.

ISRO to launch satellite using Musk-owned SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket

The satellite is called GSAT-N2and or GSAT-20, which will provide in-flight internet services in India.

ISRO to launch electric propelled satellite in Dec: Somanath

The TDS-01 will also demonstrate indigenously built traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) that are integral parts of various communication and microwave remote sensing payloads on satellites.

Choppy internet and slow broadband service recently? A satellite breakup in space might be the reason

In a statement addressing the incident, Intelsat confirmed it was working to assess its fleet capacity and coordinate with third-party providers to minimise interruptions. The company also noted that it was in direct contact with affected customers, focusing on restoring service as efficiently as possible.

Isro Launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 Aboard SSLV-D3

Isro has launched an earth observation satellite, onboard the third and final development flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-03 begins. The smallest SSLV rocket, which measures about 34 metre in height, was planned to be launched on August 15 at 9.17am and was later rescheduled to August 16, at 9.19am from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

ISRO successfully launches earth observation EOS-08 satellite

ISRO’s SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission, set for August 16, 2024, at 9:19 AM, will deploy an advanced earth observation satellite. This launch marks the final developmental flight for the SSLV.

ISRO set to launch cutting-edge earth observation satellite on SSLV-D3 mission

ISRO is set to launch the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 aboard the SSLV-D3, marking a significant leap in satellite technology and launch capabilities

Remarkable discovery of 37 million e gamma-ray spectrum line done by Chinese scientists

Chinese scientists from the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) made a remarkable discovery of a gamma-ray spectrum line with an energy of up to 37 million electron volts. The finding of this discovery was published in “Science China: Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy,” on Thursday, explaining the gamma-ray bursts.

Watch Here: Falcon 9 rocket of Space X is facing major failure during its space mission

On July 11, a second-stage engine on the Falcon 9 rocket faced a rare suffering, this incident took place when the Space X internet satellite named Starlink was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Watch: Satellite monitors extremely dangerous hurricanes on Caribbean Island

The strongest hurricane of the year named Beryl is being monitored by the satellites. This hurricane is dumping high-speed winds and causing destructive rains on Carrabian Island located in Grenada.

NASA and Space X launching the NOAA’s GOES-U weather satellite on June 25

On Tuesday, June 25, the launch of the NOAA’s GOES-U weather satellite will take place. The NOAA’s GOES-U (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites) spacecraft, is getting launched to monitor weather and environmental phenomena.

Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could burn up Earth's ozone layer, warns a new study

Elon Musk's Starlink satellites, along with other satellites present in space, is harming the ozone layer of Earth, as these satellites produce a heavy amount of aluminium oxide when burned. This procedure of dying of satellites is depleting the ozone layer.

SpaceX Launches European-Japanese Climate Research Satellite | ESA & JAXA Collaborative Mission

On May 28, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission, a collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), marks the seventh flight for this Falcon 9 first stage booster. EarthCARE aims to study the impact of clouds and aerosols on Earth's radiation balance. Learn more about this groundbreaking mission and its objectives here.

South Korea's 'Mission BTS' satellite bridging space technology and pop culture with historic launch

South Korea is on the brink of a historic moment as it prepares to launch its inaugural ultra-compact constellation satellite, reportedly bearing a name reminiscent of the internationally acclaimed K-pop ensemble, BTS.

Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, reports

SpaceX constructing network of hundreds of spy satellites under classified contract with U.S. intelligence agency, as per five knowledgeable sources.