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
A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Govt mulls single-window clearance for space sectorThe government is actively considering a single-window system designed for space sector approvals, aiming to enhance efficiency in business...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
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...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to RussiaUkraine has intensified long-range drone and missile strikes deep inside Russia, targeting oil infrastructure, defence facilities and air d...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.46 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
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 space
Aule 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
Investors on a new mission: Funding spacetech startupsIndia's growing space sector is making strides in essential mission technologies and components. With investor interest surging in startups...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
SpaceX's satellite ambitions squeeze out rivals reliant on its rocketsSpaceX is increasingly reserving rocket space for its own Starlink satellites. This trend is crowding out rival space companies that rely o...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Bharat Electronics Limited, Esri India sign MoU to develop GIS, GeoAI solutions for India's defence sectorBharat Electronics Limited and Esri India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration focuses on defence projects involvi...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Goldman Sachs sees a bigger space opportunity beyond launch providersSpace stocks could offer significant long-term growth opportunities as the industry expands beyond rocket launches into satellites, orbital...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launchesSpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 lau...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Amazon eyes 2028 launch for direct-to-phone satellite networkAmazon's satellite venture plans to connect smartphones directly to space. This new service aims to provide voice, messaging, and data glob...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Europe's Eutelsat, SES set for $6 billion in U.S. spectrum-clearing paymentsThe US Federal Communications Commission has approved a framework to move satellite services out of part of the C-band radio spectrum, all...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.56 AM IST