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In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice loss- A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforest
- Defence stocks: Time to change strategy? 18 stocks with downside and upside potential from minus 26% to plus 26%
- Moon going far from Earth: Scientists explain how it could bring longer days and end total solar eclipsesMoon moving farther from Earth: The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 3.83 centimetres per year, a change confirmed throug...24 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- India tests it heaviest 120mm mortar system 'Garudastra', check range, firing rate, drone integration and key featuresPrivate sector firm Nibe limited demonstrated a 120mm vehicle-mounted system to Indian Army at Madhya Pradesh. This advanced weapon offers ...19 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurgeGermany is investing 35 billion euros in its military space program. This includes a new secure communication satellite network with over 1...03 Feb, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Defence Min unveils 15-year roadmap: Nuclear-powered warships, hypersonic missiles, more on the horizonIndia's defence ministry has outlined ambitious acquisition plans worth billions, focusing on advanced technologies. These plans include nu...05 Sep, 2025, 12.10 AM IST
- China's 2-watt satellite laser outperforms Starlink with 1 Gbps speed from 36,000 km — is this a breakthrough for communication or a warning shot in space warfare?Chinese satellite laser communication has taken a big leap in space technology. A satellite from China sent data to Earth using just a 2-wa...27 Jul, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
- India's first laser weapon hits aerial targets in trialIndia has successfully tested its first high-energy laser weapon, achieving "kills" on drones and surveillance sensors, joining a select gr...14 Apr, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
- Get ready for space war: US says China, Russia have deployed jammers in space, Beijing practicing satellite dogfightingChina is observed conducting satellite maneuvers described as dogfighting in space, raising concerns about its growing space capabilities w...22 Mar, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
- Laser on NASA’s LRO successfully ‘pings’ Chandrayaan-3 Moon landerThe Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) on the Vikram lander of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission was involved in the experiment, which now opens ...19 Jan, 2024, 06.12 PM IST
- New military tech: Russia uses new anti-drone laser tool in UkraineAccording to military experts, lasers have several drawbacks as weapons, including massive power requirements and the deterioration of the ...19 May, 2022, 01.24 PM IST
- Satellites are generating tonnes of data in space. Beaming it back to earth is a problemAstrogate Labs has cracked the code to transmit messages faster and cheaper across space. And it’s laser fast.20 Feb, 2022, 09.46 AM IST
- 48-hour countdown for IRNSS-1E launch progressing smoothly: ISROISRO is all set to make its first rocket launch of the year and the fifth satellite of IRNSS-1E, on board PSLV-C31 rocket from Sriharikota ...19 Jan, 2016, 04.05 PM IST
- 48-hour countdown begins for launch of ISRO's IRNSS-1EIRNSS-1E, the fifth navigation satellite in the IRNSS space segment, carries two types of payloads - navigation and ranging payload.18 Jan, 2016, 05.46 PM IST
- Countdown for launch of PSLV-31 startsThe 48-hour countdown for the lift of an Indian rocket, with the country's fifth navigation satellite as the sole passenger began at 9.31 a...18 Jan, 2016, 12.23 PM IST
- NASA satellite phones home to confirm orbitThe first of NASA's new miniature satellites that was launched last week has radioed back to confirm it is in orbit and operational.13 Oct, 2015, 01.32 PM IST
- Facebook working on delivering high speed internet using drones and satellitesThe California-headquartered firm has been working on developing technology to use drones and satellites to provide internet to people.02 Jul, 2015, 04.14 PM IST
- DRDO gears up for modern warfareDefence Research and Development Organization, with its 51 labs, of course, often makes tall claims only to consistently overshoot timeline...02 Apr, 2012, 09.27 AM IST
- CMPDI develops coal excavation measurement methodCMPDI, in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) has developed a methodology for rapid and accurate measurement of excava...13 Aug, 2009, 10.57 PM IST
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