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Czech Republic blocks Chinese satellite investment over fears of espionage
Prague, March 28: The Czech government has prohibited an investment from a Chinese firm in a satellite station due to concerns over potential espionage, as reported by TVP World.
Chinese satellite launch poses no threat to Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence
Taipei, March 27: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday stated that a Chinese satellite launched Wednesday night posed no threat to Taiwan due to its high altitude, as reported by Taipei Times.
ISRO's commercial arm NSIL reports 43 pc revenue growth in FY25, PBT up 54 pc
New Delhi, March 26: NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has reported Rs 3,026.09 crore in revenue in FY25 to date, an impressive 43 per cent growth from Rs 2,116.12 crore in FY24, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
Largest satellite constellation built by Israeli students launched into space
New Delhi, March 16: Nine miniature satellites designed and developed by Israeli high school students were launched into space, according to the Israel Space Agency (ISA).
Starlink's satellite broadband poses limited threat to Indian telcos: Report
New Delhi, March 15: Starlink's satellite broadband services are unlikely to pose a major threat to Indian telecom giants Jio and Bharti Airtel, as their home broadband plans offer better pricing, higher speeds, and unlimited data, according to JM Financial report.
India one of four nations to demonstrate satellite docking and undocking: ISRO Chairman
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15: India has joined an elite group of four nations that have successfully demonstrated the complex technology of satellite docking and undocking, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr V Narayanan said on Friday following the successful completion of the SpaDEx (Space Docking Experiment) mission.
NASA analysis shows unexpected sea level rise in 2024
New York, March 14: Global Sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, primarily due to the expansion of ocean water as it warms, NASA reported on Thursday.
India generated USD 143 million launching foreign satellites since 2015
New Delhi, March 14: India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, who looks after the space sector, informed Lok Sabha.
ASSAMSAT to have an array of four-five satellites: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, March 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the state will have at least four-five satellites to cover the entire state.
Move with Starlink orchestrated by PM to buy peace with Trump, alleges Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, March 13: Congress MP and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday expressed concern over the rapid announcement of partnerships between India's leading telecom giants, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, with Elon Musk's Starlink.
Isro undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India's lunar exploration
New Delhi, March 13: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday announced the successful completion of its SpaDeX mission's space de-docking, marking a significant milestone in India's future in space exploration.
Starlink will be useful for remote area railway projects: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 12: Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's affordable satellite internet service Starlink to India.
ISRO earns $439 mn via foreign satellite launches in 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 12: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has generated a revenue of $439 million from foreign satellite launches in the last 10 years, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, informed on Wednesday.
Indian space economy to reach USD 44 bn by 2033: FICCI-EY report
New Delhi, March 12: Indian space economy is aiming to reach USD 44 billion by 2033 from USD 8.4 billion in 2022, said a FICCI-EY report on 'Unlocking India's Space Economy - Pathways to Growth, Innovation and Global Leadership', released today at Bharat Space Conclave 2025', organized by FICCI.
Airtel's Sunil Mittal welcomes collaboration of telecom and satellite players to connect the unconnected
New Delhi, March 12: Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has welcomed the collaboration between telecom and satellite companies, calling it a major step towards global connectivity.
Starlink partnerships open new era of seamless global connectivity: Sunil Mittal
New Delhi, March 12: As Airtel announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring its affordable satellite internet service to India, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, said on Wednesday that a new era of seamless global connectivity beckons for customers.
Jio to bring SpaceX's Starlink high-Speed internet to its customers
Mumbai, March 12: Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India.
3 satellite townships to be developed in Tripura: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, March 11: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that discussions are ongoing to set up satellite townships in three locations of the state.
Airtel partners with Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services into India
New Delhi, March 11: Airtel has signed an agreement with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India, the telecom operator informed stock exchanges in a filing on Tuesday.
Airtel partners Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet to India
New Delhi, March 11: Telecom major Airtel on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India.
Bangladeshi firms join hands with US telecom giant Starlink
Dhaka, March 9: Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Elon Musk's Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh, officials said on Saturday.
India's space sector poised to reach USD 44 billion: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Addressing the 'Space-Tech for Good Governance' Conclave organized by the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh projected the space sector to surge to USD 44 billion in the near future, marking a nearly fivefold growth.
India's space budget almost tripled in last 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 8: India's space budget almost tripled in the last 10 years -- from Rs 5,615 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 13,416 crore in 2025-26 -- the government said on Saturday.
Satellite Services to drive India's space sector growth with almost half of contribution by 2030: Report
New Delhi, February 25: India's space industry is on the path to rapid expansion, with the sector expected to grow from its current value of around USD 13 billion to USD 77 billion by 2030, according to a report by DAM Capital.
China's satellite flies over Taiwan, latter says 'ready to respond'
Taipei, February 23: China launched satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, which flew over Taiwan towards the Western Pacific, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) stated.
Ready to launch satellite telecom services, awaiting Centre's green signal: Sunil Bharti Mittal
New Delhi, February 21: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, reiterated on Friday that its satellite telecom service is ready for rollout in India and that it is now waiting for the Centre's greenlight.
PM Modi likely to meet Elon Musk, Starlink's entry in India to be discussed: Report
Washington, DC, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Elon Musk during his visit to the US and Starlink's entry in the South Asian Market could be discussed during the meeting, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the plans.
ISRO's EOS-06 satellite captures Phytoplankton concentration on global scale
New Delhi, February 7: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) sensor on its EOS-06 satellite has captured phytoplankton concentration on a global scale.
NSIL to launch India's first fully industry-made PSLV in Q2 this year
New Delhi, Feb 6: New Space India Limited (NSIL) will launch GSAT-N3 mission in the first quarter of 2026 to meet the S-Band communication needs of the governmental users, the government informed on Thursday.
ISRO's NVS-02 navigation satellite faces technical glitch
New Delhi, Feb 3: The Indian Space Research Organization's (ISRO) NVS-02 navigation satellite has encountered a technical glitch after being successfully injected into the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
Iran unveils 3 new homegrown satellites
Tehran, Feb 2: Iran on Sunday unveiled three new domestically developed satellites in the Iranian capital Tehran to mark its National Space Technology Day, media reported.
FM allocates Rs 13,415.20 cr for space sector, experts welcome Geospatial mission
New Delhi, Feb 1: Giving a much-needed boost to the space sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced an allocation of Rs 13,415.20 crore for the Department of Space in the Union Budget 2025-26.
Satellite images reveal China's wartime military complex in Beijing
Taipei, January 31: Satellite images have revealed that China is constructing a large wartime military complex in its capital, according to US officials, Taiwan News reported.
India world's go-to launch pad: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 30: India is becoming the world's go-to launch pad with a record number of foreign satellites being launched from the country in the last decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
'Incredible milestone': PM Modi congratulates ISRO on its 100th launch
New Delhi, Jan 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for its 100th launch, terming it as an ‘incredible milestone’.
Andhra Pradesh Governor, Telangana CM congratulate ISRO on 100th launch of GSLV-F15 rocket
Hyderabad, Jan 29: Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful 100th launch of the GSLV-F15 rocket, which carried the NVS-02 satellite.
PM has given clear vision for what we have to do till 2040: ISRO Chairman after GSLV-F15 mission success
Sriharikota, January 29: After achieving the 100th launch milestone with the successful launch of the GSLV-F15 mission on Wednesday, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the PM has given vision for 20-40 years.
Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan extends wishes after ISRO successfully carries out 100th launch
Tadepalli, January 29: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation after achieving the 100th launch milestone with the success of the GSLV-F15/NVS-02 mission.
100th launch significant milestone for India: ISRO Chairman after successful launch of GSLV-F15
Sriharikota, January 29: After the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on Wednesday morning, ISRO Chairman, V Narayanan expressed gratitude and said that the 100th launch is a significant milestone of India space programme.
ISRO successfully carries out 100th launch; GSLV-F15 carries NVS-02 into its planned orbit
Sriharikota, January 29: The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched their GSLV-F15 carrying the NVS-02 on 6:23 AM at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This is ISRO's 100th launch from the country's space port.