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In 1981, two satellites were launched by NASA to study the interactions between Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere- In 2006, NASA and French Space Agency CNES launched a satellite in a joint mission to probe the properties of Earth's thin clouds and aerosols
- In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice loss
- 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...24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- First industry-built PSLV launch slips to March 2027The launch has seen multiple schedule changes since NewSpace India Ltd, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)...17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- IN-SPACe moves to hand over Isro’s new Rs 986 crore small rocket launch complex to private sectorIN-SPACe seeks private partners to manage ISRO's new launch complex. This facility will support small rocket launches and enhance launch ef...09 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictionsHurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will b...09 Aug, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
- NASA's NISAR satellite Antarctica image captures a giant bird-like shape hidden in East Antarctica's ice; here's what the colourful radar view meansThe joint India-US NISAR satellite has released radar data that captured a striking image of East Antarctica's frozen landscape. The satell...23 Jul, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
- India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX momentIndia's private space sector is rapidly advancing, with a space unicorn poised for launch and startups developing cutting-edge satellites. ...03 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch 400+ satellites in bold push to transform Alaska’s internet connectivitySpaceX successfully launched 24 new Starlink satellites from California, boosting its orbital network to over 7,900. The company is also la...19 Jul, 2025, 03.21 PM IST
- ISRO begins countdown for PSLV-C54 missionThe objective of the mission is to ensure data continuity of ocean colour and wind vector data to sustain the operational applications. The...25 Nov, 2022, 05.33 PM IST
- Polar satellite, experimental heat shield for enabling humans' presence on Mars travel to space aboard Atlas V rocket. See detailsThe polar satellite launched earlier in the day from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California, looks to reveal promising informati...10 Nov, 2022, 09.49 PM IST
- ISRO's PSLV-C43 successfully places into orbit HysIS along with 30 satellitesThe HysIS, Isro's earth observation satellite, is the primary satellite of the PSLV-C43 mission.29 Nov, 2018, 03.40 PM IST
- ISRO to launch India's HysIS satellite with 30 foreign satellitesThe satellite will be placed in 636 km polar sun synchronous orbit (SSO) with an inclination of 97.957 deg. The mission life of the satelli...26 Nov, 2018, 10.28 PM IST
- Advanced satellite to improve US weather forecast launchedWashington, Nov 18 (IANS) NASA on Saturday successfully launched for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a highly ad...18 Nov, 2017, 06.17 PM IST
- India's PSLV rocket with SCATSAT-1, 7 others lift offSriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 26 (IANS) An Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket on Monday morning lifted off successfull...26 Sep, 2016, 09.20 AM IST
- Countdown for PSLV rocket's longest mission beginsChennai, Sep 24 (IANS) The countdown for the launch of an Indian rocket with a weather and seven other satellites began on Saturday at rock...24 Sep, 2016, 04.47 PM IST
- ISRO to launch SCATSAT, 7 other satellites on Sept 26The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 37th flight, will launch the satellites at 9:12 hours on September 26, from Satish Dhawan Space ...21 Sep, 2016, 09.55 PM IST
- IRNSS-IA launch important milestone in space programme: Manmohan SinghHailing the launch of IRNSS-1A satellite, PM Manmohan Singh today described it as an "important milestone in the development of India's spa...02 Jul, 2013, 11.52 AM IST
- India to launch Mars mission this year: PresidentThe Indian Space Research Organisation will also put in orbit the first of its seven satellites of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite...21 Feb, 2013, 12.28 PM IST
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