ET Exclusive: Reliance Jio eyes September 2027 test flight for 1,600-satellite LEO networkJio is targeting a September 2027 test flight for its planned 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, with mass deployment expected ...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Forget tanks, fighter jets: US, Russia & China are preparing for battles beyond Earth, where destroying one satellite could disrupt an entire military networkSpace is now a contested military domain as nations develop capabilities to disrupt satellites. The United States, Russia, and China are en...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
In 1998, a Russian nuclear submarine launched a German satellite from beneath the Barents Sea using a missile once designed to deliver nuclear warheads thousands of kilometres awayA Russian submarine launched German satellites from the Barents Sea. The K-407 Novomoskovsk used a modified ballistic missile for this miss...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Satellite imaging startup Pixxel bags $100 million from Temasek, othersPixxel has raised $100 million in the largest funding round in India’s spacetech sector, co-led by Temasek and Seraphim. The latest round t...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
ISRO staff raises concerns over private sector transition in India's space program; seek 'written reply'ISRO employee groups have formally voiced concerns about the privatization of India's space sector. They seek clarification on the governme...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
In 1965, MIT's LES-1 failed to reach its planned orbit and fell silent in 1967; 45 years later, the zombie satellite unexpectedly began transmitting againA surprising discovery was made in 2012 when an old satellite from the 1960s unexpectedly resumed broadcasting signals. Originally believed...
05 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
In 1957, Vanguard TV3 rose about 4 feet before its rocket exploded; the 3-pound satellite was thrown clear, recovered, and now sits in the Smithsonian's Air and Space MuseumIn 1957, an American satellite launch ended in disaster when the rocket exploded on the launchpad. The salvaged satellite ultimately became...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Indian space sector booming with private players; India aims for 8-10% global sharePrivate players are driving significant activity across India's space sector. The nation aims to increase its global space economy share si...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
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...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Eutelsat OneWeb seeks urgent security approval for LEO constellation to launch commercial satcom services in IndiaEutelsat OneWeb urgently seeks government security approval for its satellite constellation. The company faces significant delays in launch...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
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...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
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...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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
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...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
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...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
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...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST