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At 7, Jammy-born boy entered Guinness records as world’s youngest male webmaster. Now 20, he’s raised $4.3 million to fix a major space communication problemJammu-born Onkar Singh Batra is building a space communication network. His startup Apolink aims to keep satellites connected beyond ground...- In 1985, NASA astronauts built two giant “flyswatters” aboard Space Shuttle Discovery; they used them in an attempt to activate a stranded satelliteIn the remarkable year of 1985, astronauts faced a daunting challenge when they crafted makeshift tools from spare materials aboard their s...
- From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...
- 'India will establish its own space station by 2035': ISRO Chief V NarayananIndia plans to establish its own space station by the year 2035. The first module for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station has already received...
- PM Modi wants India to ‘create an aura’ that can draw space talent; urges startups to build global businessesPrime Minister Narendra Modi aims to lure global expertise to India's expanding space landscape. He identifies the private sector's potenti...
- In 2019, fewer than 2,000 active satellites circled Earth as SpaceX began scaling Starlink. Seven years later, 15,711 were orbiting the planet, with Starlink accounting for 65.97% of the working satellitesSince 2019, the number of active satellites around Earth has surged nearly eightfold, with SpaceX's Starlink making up about two-thirds of ...
- Northeast India looks to emerge as space-tech gateway to Southeast AsiaThe Northeast India Space Workshop 2026 will convene in Guwahati to explore regional transformation. This event aims to leverage space tech...
- PM Modi urges private space startups to build solutions for agriculture, climate and global challengesModi made the remarks during a meeting with 20 space technology startups at his office on Friday morning. He praised the founders for enter...
- India's space ambitions face over 4x higher rocket launch costs than US, study showsIndia faces a substantial cost gap with the United States for launching payloads. A recent study estimates India's cost at over $13,000 per...
- Starlink would help the 'least served' in India: Elon MuskElon Musk's Starlink plans to bring satellite internet to India's least served regions. This service aims to connect rural areas where trad...
- Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after darkA California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlig...
- ET Exclusive: Elon Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network with direct-to-device techStarlink has reapplied to India’s space regulator for approval of its Gen 2 satellite constellation, seeking authorisation for nearly 30,00...
- India offers over Rs 1 lakh cr digital connectivity opportunity: BIF PresidentSatellite communication services present a Rs 1 lakh crore digital connectivity opportunity in India. Many rural Indians remain unconnected...
- Resonia launches Assam's first dedicated helpline for farmersResonia Ltd has launched Assam’s first dedicated farmer helpline for communities along the NERES XXV transmission project corridor. Launche...
- Tata Group's satcom arm invests $20 million in US-based Elveo to expand connectivityNelco, a Tata Group company, is investing twenty million dollars in Elveo Mobile. This partnership aims to introduce advanced satellite con...
- Why satellites appear wrapped in gold foil: The material actually contains aluminium that protects instruments from extreme heat and coldThe shiny gold exterior seen on spacecraft is not just for aesthetics; it is multi-layer insulation designed to tackle the extreme temperat...
- In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffectedThe Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could caus...
- China fails to launch rocket carrying coms satellite, state news agency saysChina's Long March 7A rocket launch mission failed Monday evening. The rocket experienced an anomaly during its flight, state media reporte...
- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around EarthDuring the Cold War, Project West Ford executed a groundbreaking experiment by launching millions of copper needles into orbit. This initia...
- India plans safe space for local satellite communications playersGlobal satellite players must coordinate with Indian constellations for spectrum access. This ensures unhindered domestic presence in the g...
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