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NASA abandons attempt to rescue aging space telescope from atmospheric re-entryNASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have ended their mission to save the Swift Observatory. Persistent attitude-control failures on the Li...- 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...
- 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...
- Iran says it controls Hormuz, but the ships tell a different storyShipping data indicates most vessels now use the Omani route through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is a UN-authorized channel which Iran...
- China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX and Blue Origin with reusable techThe ability to return, recover and reuse a booster is crucial to reduce cost and make it easier to put satellites into orbit, turning space...
- India offers over Rs 1 lakh cr digital connectivity opportunity: BIF PresidentSatellite communication services present a Rs 1 lakh crore digital connectivity opportunity in India. Many rural Indians remain unconnected...
- In 2022, a four-month-old bar-tailed godwit left Alaska on its first migration; it flew 13,560 km nonstop and reached Tasmania 11 days laterA remarkable bar-tailed godwit embarked on a breathtaking journey, soaring 8,425 miles from Alaska to Tasmania in a single, relentless stre...
- Strava data exposes US military routines across Middle East bases as Iran repeatedly strikes associated sites despite a Pentagon warning against the app years agoUS military personnel still share workout data from Middle Eastern bases. This activity potentially exposes troop locations and movement pa...
- Defence Ministry notifies sixth indigenisation list of 405 items including gears for light helicopters, tanks and light combat aircraftThe Defence Ministry has released its sixth indigensition list, featuring 405 items. These components and systems will now be exclusively s...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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)...
- 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...
- Central Railway to upgrade 22 Mumbai locals to 15-car rakes from Aug 15Central Railway will augment twenty-two suburban services to fifteen-car rakes starting August fifteenth. This move will increase carrying ...
- 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...
- Vietnam's VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027VinSpace will launch its satellites on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission run by Elon Musk's company, which carries satellites from mul...
- Assam cabinet approves Taj Gateway hotel lease, tax relief for farmers and other key decisionsAssam's cabinet approved a Taj Gateway Hotel lease and streamlined police verification processes. The government also granted Aadhaar enrol...
- 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...
- This Bengaluru startup wants to give ageing satellites a 'power bank' in spaceAule Space is developing "jetpack" satellites to dock with aging spacecraft. These innovative spacecraft will take over propulsion and exte...
- 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...
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