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Fire-hunting satellites: Greece turns to space tech vs wildfires. How it works

An OroraTech software engineer, works on a replica of a wildfire-detection satellite at the company's facilities in Athens, Greece, on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 05:38 pm IST

When Isro had to carry a 673kg satellite on a bullock cart

A bullock cart was used during the testing of APPLE’s antenna prior to the launch.
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Boston-Rhode Island boom caused by meteor? GOES-19 sees flash

The detected flash did not align with any active thunderstorm systems.
Published on May 31, 2026 09:23 pm IST

All eyes to the sky: Pvt startup pushes limits in space tech race

The final payload on GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti is one of the lightest multi-sensor satellites in the world. GALAXEYE
Published on Apr 13, 2026 07:47 am IST

Nasa satellite to crash on Earth after 14 years in orbit: All you need to know

A NASA satellite is making its journey back to Earth, and scientists said there is only a 1 in 4,200 chance of injury.
Published on Mar 11, 2026 09:27 am IST

NASA's Van Allen Probe A set to crash on Earth; Is there a risk of being hit?

NASA's Van Allen Probe A, weighing 1,323 pounds, is set to crash to Earth on March 10 after 14 years in orbit. Most of the spacecraft will burn up, with a low risk of harm to people.
Updated on Mar 10, 2026 06:03 pm IST

Satellite images show black smoke over Dubai as Iran continues to fire missiles

A satellite image of an industrial area covered in smoke in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Updated on Mar 02, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Elon Musk's Starlink's entry stalled in Pakistan. Here's why

The satellite-based internet services would primarily be provided in remote areas like Balochistan.
Published on Feb 08, 2026 06:14 pm IST

15 satellites lost, but ‘KID’ made it out: Outlier in ISRO PSLV mission setback

ISRO's PSLV-C62 carrying the EOS-N1 lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, Monday,
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 12:01 pm IST

ISRO conducts ground test of SSLV third stage in Andhra Pradesh

The space agency said the static test validated an improved version of Stage 3 of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SS3) with a carbon-epoxy motor case
Published on Dec 31, 2025 01:31 pm IST

Why today's Bluebird 2 launch is a milestone for ISRO | Watch liftoff

ISRO's LVM3M6 is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 spacecraft from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, tomorrow.
Updated on Dec 24, 2025 03:02 pm IST

Starlink’s satellite internet prices in India revealed with 30-day trial option

Starlink has revealed the prices of its satellite internet plans in India, which include a 30-day trial period.
Published on Dec 09, 2025 02:36 pm IST

No signal? iPhone users in this country can now message via satellite

iPhone users in Japan will soon be able to send messages via satellite connectivity, even when there is no phone signal.
Updated on Dec 09, 2025 01:01 pm IST

Moment Indian satellite lifted off into space on 'Bahubali' rocket | Watch

ISRO's launch vehicle LVM3-M5 carrying the communication satellite CMS-03 lifts off from the launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Updated on Nov 03, 2025 09:00 am IST

ISRO launch in numbers: Key features of CMS-03 satellite, ‘Bahubali’ rocket

On Sunday, ISRO said the countdown was “progressing smoothly.”
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 05:26 pm IST

ISRO set to launch 'Bahubali’ LVM3-M5 rocket on Sunday: All you need to know

The 43.5-metre-tall Bahubali rocket has already been moved to the second launch pad.
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 11:01 pm IST

ISRO to launch LVM3-M5 communication satellite on November 2

The CMS-03 is also the heaviest communication satellite, which will be launched to the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 04:22 pm IST

ISRO chief shares plans for rocket ‘as high as 40-storey building’

Narayanan said right now, India has 55 satellites in orbit and the number is going to be increased to three times in another three to four years.
Published on Aug 19, 2025 05:36 pm IST

India-US collaboration in space, NISAR satellite launch today: What it'll study

The NISAR mission is targeted to study the Earth and would provide information to global scientific fraternity, ISRO said.
Updated on Jul 30, 2025 10:25 am IST

Jeff Bezos-backed MethaneSAT satellite lost in space during climate mission

Amazon founder Bezos pumped more than US$100 million into the project through his philanthropic Earth Fund.
Published on Jul 02, 2025 01:20 pm IST

Asteroid collision with moon in 2032 may threaten satellites, researchers warn

The impact would be 'comparable to a large nuclear explosion in terms of the amount of energy released'.
Published on Jun 23, 2025 11:42 pm IST

Elon Musk's Starlink to face competition from Amazon's Kuiper satellites?

Elon Musk's Starlink faces competition from Jeff Bezos' Project Kuiper, which launched its first satellite in April.
Published on Jun 15, 2025 08:32 pm IST

T-Mobile and Starlink launch beta satellite internet in US for testing | Details

Starlink has built a fast-growing network of more than 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 08:12 am IST

ISRO's 100th mission hits a thruster snag, desired orbit not achieved

ISRO launches its 100th mission the NVS-02 navigation satellite aboard the launch vehicle GSLV-F15, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota on Wednesday.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:21 am IST

ISRO marks 100th launch; GSLV-F15 succeeds at placing NVS-02 in planned orbit

ISRO's 100th launch was successfully carried out
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:09 am IST

ISRO to launch US satellite that enables voice calls via smartphones from space

Representative image: ISRO plans to launch a satellite this year that will enable phone calls via smartphone from space
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 04:12 pm IST

Satellite spectrum not to be allocated on first come first serve basis: Scindia

Speaking at the Times Network’s India Economic Conclave, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasised that auctioning spectrum for satellite services was not feasible due to scientific constraints (ANI)
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:03 am IST

ISRO's PSLV-XL to launch Europe's Proba-3 mission for solar studies | Date, time

Sriharikota: The PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 Mission, the 61st flight of PSLV and the 26th using PSLV-XL configuration, is set to carry ESA's Proba-3 satellites into a highly elliptical orbit.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:34 am IST

Elon Musk's Starlink has to comply with all rules for licence: Union minister

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia during the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council, in New Delhi, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
Published on Nov 12, 2024 02:53 pm IST

Elon Musk's Starlink agrees to India's data rules, license application on track

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is launched, carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. May 6, 2024.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 02:55 pm IST