Satellite
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ISRO's GSLV-F17 launch on September 4: How EOS-05 will become India's new 'Eye in the Sky'
Science | Sep 03, 2026, 01:41 PM ISTISRO’s GSLV-F17 mission carrying the EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite is scheduled to launch at 2:55 AM on September 4 from Sriharikota. Positioned in geosynchronous orbit, EOS-05 is expected to provide frequent imagery for disaster management, agriculture and environmental monitoring.
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ISRO to shift focus towards space research, move away from rocket manufacturing: Reports
Science | Aug 24, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTIndia is preparing for a major transformation of its space programme, with ISRO expected to gradually move away from manufacturing launch vehicles and routine satellites.
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Testament to youth Innovation: PM Modi on launch of world's first OptoSAR satellite Mission Drishti
India | May 03, 2026, 05:18 PM ISTBengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye's Mission Drishti satellite was launched on Sunday aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from California.
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US national held at Srinagar airport over banned satellite device, probe underway
India | Apr 19, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTOfficials said the device recovered from his baggage was a satellite communicator manufactured by Garmin. He was accompanied by a local individual at the time of detention.
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ISRO details NVS-02 orbit-raising anomaly, apex committee recommends corrective measures
Science | Feb 26, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTISRO has detailed the orbit-raising anomaly of NVS-02 launched aboard GSLV-F15. An Apex Committee identified a drive signal issue affecting the pyro valve and recommended corrective measures, which were implemented in the CMS-03 mission.
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NISAR maps India’s soil at 100m resolution; NSIL–GalaxEye pact boosts space sector
Science | Feb 14, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTISRO said NISAR is imaging India in S- and L-bands, generating 100m soil moisture products every 12 days. The data supports agriculture, irrigation planning, and drought preparedness. NSIL has partnered with GalaxEye to resell advanced satellite imagery products.
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Can AI data centres really work in space? The technical and environmental hurdles
Technology | Feb 05, 2026, 07:39 AM ISTElon Musk wants to build solar-powered AI data centres in space using up to a million satellites, but experts warn of technical, financial and environmental challenges.
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ISRO planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, says chairman V Narayanan
Science | Jan 25, 2026, 12:04 PM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan says India is planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, along with ambitious goals like an Indian space station and a human Moon mission under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.
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SpaceX expands Starlink network with 29-satellite Falcon 9 launch from Florida
Science | Jan 21, 2026, 11:55 AM ISTSpaceX has launched 29 new Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, expanding its low Earth orbit internet constellation. The mission marked the eighth launch of 2026 and featured another successful booster landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Thousands of dead satellites in orbit are a big risk: How the world plans to clean earth’s orbit
Science | Jan 17, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTEarth’s orbit is getting dangerously crowded with space debris, raising the risk of satellite collisions and global communication failures. Led by the European Space Agency’s Zero Debris Charter, space agencies and private companies are racing to clean up orbital debris using de-orbiting satellites.
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ISRO PSLV-C62 mission fails: 16 Satellites lost, but Spanish 'KID' prototype survives re-entry
Science | Jan 13, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTISRO's PSLV-C62 mission ends in failure as 16 satellites are lost due to a third-stage anomaly. However, the Spanish KID satellite miraculously survived 28g loads. Read the full analysis of the PSLV-C62 failure and KID survival.
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Space 'petrol pumps' in orbit: How OrbitAid’s AyulSAT will extend satellite lifespan
Science | Jan 11, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTChennai-based OrbitAid Aerospace is set to launch AyulSAT onboard the PSLV this Monday. The mission marks India's first attempt at commercial in-orbit satellite refuelling and docking technology
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ISRO's first launch of 2026 scheduled today; to carry DRDO satellite among other payloads
Science | Jan 11, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTISRO will conduct its first launch of the year on January 12, as the PSLV-C62 mission takes flight from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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Why Starlink satellite internet rollout getting delayed: Telecom Minister Scindia explains factors
Technology | Dec 28, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTRecent disagreements between TRAI and the DoT have emerged regarding satcom spectrum allocation, following TRAI's rejection of multiple DoT suggestions earlier this month.
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Following successful ISRO launch, Bluebird Block-2 satellite set to begin operations in coming weeks
Science | Dec 28, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTOn December 24, the Bluebird Block-2 satellite reached Low Earth Orbit following a flawless launch by ISRO’s 'Bahubali' rocket, the LVM3-M6.
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ISRO chairman hails ‘historic’ LVM3 success; BlueBird Block-2 becomes India's heaviest launch
Science | Dec 24, 2025, 10:41 AM ISTThe ISRO Chairman confirmed the precision injection of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit, hailing the mission as a pivotal milestone for India’s commercial space sector.
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ISRO set for historic LVM3-M6 launch today: All you need to know about the mission
Science | Dec 24, 2025, 08:46 AM ISTISRO is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 spacecraft today, December 24, at 8:55.30 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
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ISRO to launch AST SpaceMobile satellite via LVM3 rocket on Dec 24
Technology | Dec 20, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTThe ISRO's LVM3-M6 mission carrying US-based firm AST SpaceMobile communication satellite is slated for a morning liftoff on December 24 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
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Starlink withdraws 'incorrect' India internet prices, cites glitch and pending regulatory approval
Technology | Dec 09, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTThe VP of Starlink Business Operations clarified the situation, stating that Starlink has not yet launched in India and is therefore not taking customer orders.
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TRAI rejects 5% satellite internet fee and retains Rs 500 urban charge
Technology | Dec 09, 2025, 07:58 AM ISTTRAI has reiterated its original recommendations in its recent communication to the DoT. If these are adopted by the government, Starlink's India plans will likely proceed without a fee hike, leading to a swift launch of satellite internet services.