Satellite
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ISRO set to launch India’s heaviest communication satellite: Check launch time, where to watch live
Science | Nov 02, 2025, 10:32 AM ISTISRO will launch its most powerful communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Weighing in at 4,410 kg, CMS-03 will be the heaviest communication satellite India has ever sent into space.
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Starlink prepares India launch: Satellite stations planned in 9 cities for high-speed internet acces
Technology | Oct 24, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTElon Musk's Starlink is preparing for its full-scale launch in India, with plans to build gateway earth stations in nine major cities across the country.
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ISRO outlines major missions, including two LVM-3 launches in November and Gaganyaan progress
Science | Oct 24, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that the agency will launch the CMS-03 communication satellite and the private U.S. satellite BlueBird in November, along with providing updates on several other missions.
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Satellite internet launch: TRAI contradicts govt, says no recommendation pending
Technology | Oct 11, 2025, 10:49 AM ISTRecently, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the pending satellite communication spectrum recommendations are delaying the launch of the service in the country.
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When will Starlink satellite internet launch in India? Minister Scindia reveals key hurdle
Apps | Oct 10, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTDespite the government granting licenses to two players and issuing a Letter of Intent to Starlink, Minister Scindia, at the India Mobile Congress 2025, detailed the reasons delaying the satellite internet services rollout.
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Starlink launch gets further delayed as DoT wants changes to TRAI's spectrum pricing recommendations
Technology | Sep 17, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sent back most of the telecom regulator's recommendations on satellite spectrum allocation, including those related to pricing.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 deploys 21 satellites for US military’s secure communication network
Science | Sep 12, 2025, 06:55 PM ISTSpaceX Falcon 9 launched 21 satellites on September 10, marking the start of the US military’s next-generation secure satellite network. Part of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture, these satellites form the Transport Layer, designed to provide encrypted global communications for the US
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Government completes satellite spectrum allocation framework, Starlink India launch imminent
Technology | Jul 31, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTUnion Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Thursday that a framework for spectrum allocation is now in place for a seamless rollout of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service in India.
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ISRO-NASA joint satellite NISAR set for Launch today from Sriharikota: When and where to watch live?
Science | Jul 30, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTThe ISRO-NASA NISAR satellite, a landmark Earth observation mission, is set for launch today at 5:40 pm from Sriharikota. Designed for high-resolution Earth mapping under all weather conditions, the satellite marks the first hardware collaboration between the two space agencies.
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NASA-ISRO’s NISAR Mission to launch soon from India: What does it mean for natural disaster tracking
Science | Jul 17, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTNASA and ISRO are preparing to launch the NISAR satellite from Sriharikota in late July. This advanced radar satellite will provide high-resolution, 3D views of Earth's surface to monitor changes in land and ice and help manage natural disasters.
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Starlink receives permission to launch satellite internet in India: Here's when you can use it
Technology | Jul 09, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTThe permission has allowed Starlink to use its satellite to provide satellite internet in India. The company can soon launch its services in the country.
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Forget Starlink, India's own company set to start satellite broadband service soon
Technology | Jul 07, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTTo compete effectively with foreign companies like Starlink and Amazon, an Indian company is preparing to launch a satellite broadband service in India. The company has received approval from IN-SPACe.
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Vodafone Idea delights users, new service to enable audio and video calls without network
Technology | Jun 19, 2025, 07:00 AM ISTVodafone Idea has partnered with satellite communications company AST SpaceMobile. This collaboration aims to deliver satellite services directly to smartphones.
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Starlink to launch its services in India within two months, with monthly plans starting at Rs 3,000
Technology | Jun 11, 2025, 12:17 PM ISTStarlink users will be required to pay a one-time device fee of Rs 33,000. These prices are consistent with those already charged in neighboring countries like Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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Elon Musk's Starlink receives licence to launch satellite internet in India: Sources
Technology | Jun 06, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTStarlink is now the third company to get this kind of approval from the Department of Telecom, which oversees telecommunications in the country.
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TRAI's low satellite internet charges draw opposition from Airtel, Jio, Vi
Technology | Jun 03, 2025, 08:17 AM ISTIn a letter to the Department of Telecom, COAI has expressed its concerns regarding TRAI's recommendation on low satellite spectrum charges and highlighted the need for a broader perspective from telecom service providers.
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ISRO performs 122 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres over past 14 years
Science | May 29, 2025, 06:43 PM ISTISRO regularly conducts analyses to anticipate potential close encounters between various space objects and Indian space assets. When critical close approaches are forecasted, the agency implements Collision Avoidance Maneuvers (CAMs).
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Union Minister Scindia reveals when satellite internet service will roll out in India
Technology | May 27, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTUnion Minister Scindia participated in the launch of the Sanchar Mitra Scheme and unveiled the theme for the India Mobile Congress 2025.
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Government prioritises national security in key decisions ahead of satellite service launch
Technology | May 26, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTThe government has made significant preparations prior to launching satellite services in India. A crucial decision has been made regarding national security due to the entry of foreign players in the satcom sector.
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ISRO forms panel to investigate failure of PSLV-C61 rocket 'Earth observation satellite mission'
Science | May 19, 2025, 08:57 AM ISTPSLV-C61 mssion: The flight sequence of the PSLV-C-61 consists of various stages, starting from the ignition of PS1 and PSOM at the ground to the separation of various sections, to finally the separation of the satellite from the rocket.