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Satcom spectrum fee: DCC may soon decide airwave charges, allocation terms- ISRO's launch of India's first imaging satellite will help keep a permanent eye on its border from 36,000 km away
- India's new eye in the sky: Everything to know about ISRO's GSLV-F17 launch of first geostationary imager on Sept 4
- 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...30 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 1997, NASA sent a lightning sensor into orbit aboard TRMM to study storms. 29 years later, the mission’s data still helps scientists understand lightning, rainfall and climateNASA's Lightning Imaging Sensor aboard TRMM studied lightning's role in weather. Earlier missions observed lightning from space, revealing ...25 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- 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...20 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
- 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...17 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- 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...17 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Ola Electric Q1 loss narrows; Swiggy makes amendsOla Electric posted an improved June-quarter performance as deliveries picked up. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.07 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- This Bengaluru startup wants to give ageing satellites a 'power bank' in spaceAule Space is developing "jetpack" satellites to dock with aging spacecraft. These innovative spacecraft will take over propulsion and exte...07 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- 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...07 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Reliance Jio's 1,600-LEO satellite plan gets IN-SPACe technical nod, moves closer to India's first homegrown constellationIndia's space regulator IN-SPACe has approved Reliance Jio's satellite proposal. This move allows India to establish its first local low ea...17 Jul, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- DGCA conducts first satellite-based landing system approach on jet aircraft in India using GAGANIndia has achieved a major aviation milestone with its first-ever satellite-based landing system approach on a jet aircraft. An IndiGo Airb...28 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rulesSatellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draf...24 Jun, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
- DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...22 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovationIndia's space journey began with innovation. In 1981, the APPLE satellite mission highlighted ISRO's resourcefulness. Engineers used a bull...19 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- India can build Starlink-like satellite constellations: SatCom India President Subba RaoIndia is poised to become a major player in the global space economy. Reforms and government backing are enabling private companies to buil...16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- Geo-satellite data 'sub-optimal' to track stubble fires in Punjab, Haryana: IsroIndia's space agency, ISRO, has acknowledged that its current satellites aren't ideal for tracking stubble burning due to low resolution. W...22 Nov, 2024, 12.00 AM IST
- India successfully launches latest communication satellite GSAT-31The GSAT-31 is a "high power" communication satellite with Ku-band, and it is going to serve and replace some of the satellites that are go...06 Feb, 2019, 10.33 AM IST
- China operationalise new-generation weather satelliteThe satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest China's Sichuan Province on December 11, 2016. It was take...25 Sep, 2017, 07.24 PM IST
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