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Satcom spectrum fee: DCC may soon decide airwave charges, allocation termsA forthcoming inter-ministerial panel meeting will address the fees and allocation frameworks for satellite spectrum. It is anticipated tha...- Government to pilot disaster communication network in OctoberField trials for India's Public Protection and Disaster Relief network will begin in October. This network aims to ensure communication con...
- US, China arm for space warfare: Hunter satellites and orbital weaponsChina and the United States are developing advanced military space capabilities. Both nations are preparing for potential conflict extendin...
- In 2006, ISS astronauts threw an old Russian spacesuit stuffed with clothes into orbit; SuitSat circled Earth twice before its radio signal became unexpectedly weakAstronauts launched an old spacesuit, SuitSat-1, as a makeshift satellite in 2006. This creative experiment aimed to transmit messages and ...
- Kepler Aerospace raises $8 million in seed round led by Blue Ashva CapitalBengaluru-based Kepler Aerospace has raised $8 million in a seed round led by Blue Ashva Capital and and co-led by Finvolve India Accelerat...
- ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ draws big industry interest as L&T, Adani, others eye rocket technologyLarsen & Toubro, JSW, Adani Group and Mahindra are among companies considering bids to manufacture and operate ISRO’s LVM3 heavy-lift rocke...
- 67 vulnerable glacial lakes identified in Himachal; early warning systems planned for four in Kinnaur, Lahaul-SpitiHimachal Pradesh has identified sixty-seven vulnerable glacial lakes across its high-altitude regions. Early warning systems are being esta...
- In 1984, two shuttle-deployed satellites became stranded when their rocket stages failed; months later, Discovery astronauts captured both and returned them to the shuttleIn 1984, a space shuttle mission retrieved two communication satellites left in the wrong orbit. Insurance underwriters funded this unusual...
- Risk of lake burst near China-Nepal border disaster site wanesThe risk of a glacial lake bursting near the China-Nepal border has eased after satellite images showed its size shrinking as water slowly ...
- IIT Bombay-led consortium with Plaksha University to develop indigenous 2D quantum technologiesIIT Bombay professor Saurabh Lodha told ET that the project will establish three complementary material-growth facilities: a molecular beam...
- Starlink's satcom needs earthly fixesStarlink seeks India's approval for its advanced satellite services. The company needs landing rights and spectrum assignment for its new t...
- Singtel seeks FDI approval to enter India’s satellite communications marketSingtel plans to enter India’s emerging satellite communications (satcom) market, targeting public and private enterprises through its Indi...
- In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice lossIn 1964, NASA researchers made history by tracking a satellite for the first time using a laser beam. Leveraging spare radar components and...
- 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...
- Ukraine, Russia developing own alternatives to Starlink: ZelenskyyUkraine and Russia are developing their own alternatives to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications system, Ukrainian President Volod...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
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