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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 satellites- Orbital data center startup Starcloud valued at $2.3 billion in latest funding
- PM Modi urges private space startups to build solutions for agriculture, climate and global challenges
- 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
- Donald Trump pushes commercial space boom with 1,000-launch annual goalPresident Trump signed a memo to significantly increase U.S. commercial space launches. The directive aims for one thousand launches and re...21 Aug, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
- Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after darkA California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlig...20 Aug, 2026, 07.22 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
- Why a radio telescope can be built from cardboard and aluminum foil: the metal-lined horn reflects radio waves toward a receiverDedicated hobbyists and curious students are assembling radio telescopes from common household objects. These innovative instruments catch ...18 Aug, 2026, 02.10 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
- The stars are still there, we just can't see them anymore as artificial light is now changing that view at an alarming pace, creating a brightening night that future generations may barely recognizeArtificial light pollution erases stars twice as fast as satellites measured. A child seeing 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 by age ...11 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- Ola Electric's PLI woes; Paytm rides MDR hopesOla Electric’s auditor has raised a red flag in the company’s Q1 results. This and more in today’s ETtech's Top 5.10 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- GalaxEye acquires StarOps, looks to strengthen satellite engineering after Drishti setbackInfosys-backed GalaxEye has successfully acquired StarOps, enhancing its satellite development capabilities. With roots in TeamIndus, India...10 Aug, 2026, 04.17 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
- 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
- Apollo Micro Systems shortlisted by IAF for indigenous prescision range extension kit programmeApollo Micro Systems has been selected by the Indian Air Force to develop the Indigenous Precision Range Extension Kit (IPREK), a defence s...28 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM 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
- Satellite operator Sateliot sets up India subsidiary; sees country as key IoT growth marketEuropean satellite operator Sateliot is targeting India's growing IoT market. The company has established a local subsidiary to offer low-c...26 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- SpaceX's latest Starship launch is different. Here's what changed in best re-entrySpaceX's latest Starship test flight delivered more than another launch, introducing engine fixes, advanced Starlink satellite deployment a...25 Jul, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- China's Gravity-1, world's most powerful solid-fuel rocket, puts nine satellites into orbit in first long-range sea launchOrienspace launched nine satellites into orbit using its Gravity-1 rocket on Tuesday. This mission marked the rocket's third flight and fir...23 Jul, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Amazon eyes India as Project Kuiper constellation nears 400 satellitesAmazon's satellite broadband venture is expanding into India. Nearly 400 satellites are already in orbit for global connectivity. The compa...23 Jul, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
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