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BSNL launches satellite phone in India: What is it and how does it work?

July 13, 2026 9:04 am

Priced at Rs 1.34 lakh, BSNL's new satellite phone is designed for areas without mobile coverage and can connect directly to satellites for calls and emergency communication.

Europe’s Ariane 6 prepares for heaviest-ever Ariane launch with 36 Amazon Leo satellites

June 18, 2026 9:30 am

The rocket will carry its heaviest payload ever as Amazon expands its broadband satellite network to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink.

Rocket Lab launches Japanese Earth-observing satellite on ‘Viva La Strix’ mission

May 23, 2026 9:18 am

The mission marks Rocket Lab’s ninth launch for Japanese Earth-imaging company Synspective.

Why Amazon is buying Globalstar, and what it means for satellite-to-phone connectivity

April 17, 2026 4:54 pm

Amazon Globalstar deal explained: A look at how direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services work, the key challenges ahead, and how Amazon’s Globalstar deal could reshape the market, with Apple in the mix.

After 14 Years, NASA says a 600 kg satellite will crash back into Earth

March 12, 2026 9:24 am

NASA’s Van Allen Probe A, launched in 2012 to study radiation belts, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in the next few hours.

Earth’s satellite fleet faces rising risk of rapid collision cascades, says study

December 18, 2025 8:51 am

A new “CRASH Clock” shows how quickly satellite systems could unravel if avoidance manoeuvres fail.

Apple to expand iPhone satellite features with offline maps, photo messaging: Report

November 11, 2025 8:55 am

Apple iPhone satellite features: Apple is looking to potentially increase the usability of iPhones by developing satellite-powered features beyond emergency texting and calling.

Startup plans to light up the night sky, but experts warn of major risks

November 07, 2025 8:56 am

Experts warn that such artificial illumination could disrupt astronomical observations, pose safety risks to aviation, and alter the night sky's appearance.

Starlink customers in India will be able to use Aadhaar for e-KYC verification

August 21, 2025 1:04 pm

The UIDAI onboarding of Starlink comes over a month after the satcom operator received the last remaining regulatory clearance from the Indian government.

Google's Find Hub app to get satellite location sharing: Here's how it could work

August 15, 2025 7:30 am

Google Find Hub's satellite location sharing feature can come in handy if you misplace or lose your Android device.

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India, US to launch satellite on climate change in 2021

February 26, 2016 5:27 am

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): India and the United States are collaborating to build a satellite on climate change which will be launched in 2021, said US ambassador to India Richard Verma.Divulging details, Verma said space agencies are developing NASA –ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar project or NISAR and plan to launch it from India’s impressive geo-synchronised satellite launch vehicle in 2021. Verma added that the satellite will use advance radar imaging to provide an unprecedented detail view of earth.

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