US agency approves Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion acquisition of GlobalstarThe Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday it has approved Amazon Leo's $11.5 billion deal to acquire Globalstar as the retail gian...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Russian satellites help Iran's allies strike Saudi Arabia, data and officials sayCrucial to the strikes' success was what was happening in the skies overhead: For days beforehand, a constellation of Russian spy satellite...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
India aims to expand space economy from USD 8.4 billion to USD 44 billion amid rising private participation: IN-SPACe officialRising demand for low Earth orbit satellites is expected to enhance India's space industry growth. A new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle lau...
27 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Jio vs Starlink makes for a billionaire clash, but India’s satcom race is a minefield in the skies
Jio Platforms is preparing for an IPO while developing its satellite venture to connect remote areas. Reliance Jio's ambitious plan involve...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
EasyJet to offer Starlink internet onboard some flights from 2027EasyJet has revealed an exciting new partnership with Starlink, promising high-speed internet across its Airbus fleet. The rollout is set t...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
ISRO to have four functional launch pads by 2029: Chairman NarayananISRO plans to expand its operations with four launch pads by 2029 to meet global satellite demands. A dedicated 2,000-acre Small Satellite ...
25 Oct, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
SpaDex satellites have re-entered Earth's atmosphere: ISROThe Space Docking Experiment, known as SpaDex, involved two satellites launched in December 2024. The mission focused on demonstrating auto...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Satellite lights, Google searches cut state growth estimation errors by up to 62%: RBI studyRBI study indicates that combining night-time light data with Google search trends can improve state economic growth estimates. Researchers...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
NASA's 12-foot-wide satellite lost its radio signal in space; scientists still got the data they neededA sphere launched by NASA in 1961 named Explorer 9 was made to measure how dense the air is above the Earth. Its radio beacon did not work,...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Sat Sovereign, Not Satrapi: Why India can't get locked in with one side in satcom battleElon Musk argues that Starlink can benefit underserved rural areas of India through improved connectivity. The ongoing debate surrounding s...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Beyond accumulation: Giving every investment a clear role in your portfolioBuilding a robust investment portfolio requires a clear understanding of the foundational roles played by both core and satellite investmen...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
In 1965, NASA unfolded a 96 feet satellite in space to test what could puncture an Apollo spacecraftNASA’s Pegasus I, launched in 1965, opened wings 96 feet wide in orbit to count hits from particles too small to see. The readings helped e...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
US says Russian military satellite exhibiting 'threatening behavior' near its 'commercial' satelliteUS on Wednesday (local time) accused Russia of threatening actions in space, saying Moscow's COSMOS 2612 military satellite deliberately ma...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
A $5 nut doomed SpaceX’s first rocket; its satellite crashed through a shed roof and landed beside its own shipping crateIn March 2006, SpaceX’s first rocket failed because of a $5 aluminium nut that cracked from corrosion. The cadet-built satellite on board w...
21 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Russian satellite dangerously nears European spacecraftRussia launched the Cosmos-2612 military satellite into low Earth orbit in April. It began changing course late September and eventually mo...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Akash Ambani charts Jio’s next phase of growth with satellites, 6G and AIAkash Ambani outlined Jio Platforms' future focus on satellite communications, pre-6G patents, and AI integration. The company is developin...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
ET Exclusive: India weighs security checkpoint for Starlink, global satcom firmsThe Indian government is in discussions to create a hardware device for monitoring satellite communications from foreign providers. This de...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.50 AM IST