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Garmin Quatix 8 Pro Launched With Satellite, LTE Connectivity and Marine Tools: Price, Features
Garmin Quatix 8 Pro nautical smartwatch has been launched with built-in inReach support, adding satellite and LTE communication for use on and off the water. The smart wearable supports two-way messaging, voice calls, SOS alerts, and marine controls without a smartphone. It features a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, sapphire glass, titanium elements, adva...
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Iranians Tap Musk's Starlink To Skirt Internet Blackout: Report
Some Iranians are still using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside the country said, the latest example of Starlink being used to counter internet shutdowns in geopolitical
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CES 2026: Infinix Showcases Infinix Note 60 Series' Always-on Satellite Communication, Bladeless Fan Technologies
Infinix, during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, showcased its various new technological innovations that it will bring with its upcoming lineup of smartphones. Infinix demonstrated its new always-on satellite communication solution, which will allow users to call and message in areas with poor cellular connectivity. Additionally, the comp...
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Space Particle Collision Raises Uncertainty Over Spain’s New Military Satellite
Spain’s military communications satellite, SpainSat NG-2, was struck by a space particle while moving toward geostationary orbit. The incident occurred at an unusually high altitude, and the damage remains unknown. Operators have activated contingency plans as engineers assess whether the €2 billion mission can still be completed.
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The Next Space Frontier May Be Just 100 km Above Earth, Not the Moon or Mars
As low Earth orbit becomes crowded, very low Earth orbit satellites are emerging as a promising alternative. Operating closer to Earth, they offer faster communication, sharper imaging, and better weather data. Advances in propulsion are helping overcome atmospheric drag, opening the door to wider use of this challenging but valuable orbital region...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Could Support Satellite Voice, Video Calls With Samsung's New Exynos Modem 5410
Samsung has silently introduced the Exynos Modem 5410. This 5G chip is expected to power select Galaxy S26 models alongside the upcoming Exynos 2600 processor. The standout feature of this new modem is its support for LTE Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite technology, enabling voice and video calls in remote areas. This would enable improved satellite ...
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Failing Starlink Satellite Photographed in Orbit Before Fiery Reentry
A SpaceX Starlink satellite suffered a major in-orbit failure in December 2025, losing communication after venting its fuel tank and beginning an uncontrolled orbital descent. The malfunction caused the satellite’s altitude to drop and produced minor debris, prompting close tracking by SpaceX, NASA and the U.S. Space Force. High-resolution imager...
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ISRO Sets Record with LVM3 Launch of BlueBird Block-2 Communications Satellite: Five Things to Know
ISRO successfully launched the 6.1-tonne BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite for US firm AST SpaceMobile using its LVM3 rocket. The mission set a new payload record for an Indian launcher and showcased India’s growing role in commercial heavy-lift launches and space-based cellular connectivity.
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ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Successfully Launches US BlueBird Block-2 Satellite
ISRO successfully launched the US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite aboard its heavy-lift LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota. Weighing 6.1 tonnes, the satellite was placed into a 520-kilometre low Earth orbit to support space-based cellular broadband for smartphones. The fully commercial mission, conducted for AST SpaceMobile, highlights In...
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Why BlueBird 6 Lift-Off Is A Milestone For ISRO: NDTV Explains
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the 'Baahubali' rocket, Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, carrying the United States' new generation BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite.
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India's 'Baahubali' Rocket Places Heaviest-Ever Satellite In Orbit
India's Baahubali' rocket, Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, took off from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh carrying BlueBird 6,a next-gen communications satellite from US innovator AST SpaceMobile.
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India's Rocket Launch With Heaviest-Ever Satellite Delayed To Avoid Collision
The ISRO has taken a cautious approach and decided to delay the launch of the Launch Vehicle Mark 3 M6 flight by 90 seconds.
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In Rare Accident, Musk's Starlink Lost Communication With One Of Its Satellite
SpaceX's Starlink said one of its satellites experienced an anomaly in space on Wednesday that created a "small number" of debris and cut off communications with the spacecraft at 418 km (259.73 miles) in altitude, a rare kinetic accident in orbit
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Observes Solar Wind Making ‘U-Turn’, Shedding Light on Space Weather
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured solar wind reversing toward the sun, revealing how magnetic fields recycle coronal material. This process, seen during a close flyby, helps refine models of space weather and may allow scientists to better predict solar storms that can impact satellites, communications, and power systems across the solar system.
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China Launches Three Long March Rockets in Under 19 Hours, Setting New National Record
China made spaceflight history by launching three Long March rockets within just 19 hours, setting a national record. The missions expanded broadband satellite networks and deployed new military and communications spacecraft, highlighting the country’s rapidly growing launch capabilities and ambitious space expansion efforts.
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Garmin Quatix 8 Pro Launched With Satellite, LTE Connectivity and Marine Tools: Price, Features
Garmin Quatix 8 Pro nautical smartwatch has been launched with built-in inReach support, adding satellite and LTE communication for use on and off the water. The smart wearable supports two-way messaging, voice calls, SOS alerts, and marine controls without a smartphone. It features a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, sapphire glass, titanium elements, adva...
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Iranians Tap Musk's Starlink To Skirt Internet Blackout: Report
Some Iranians are still using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service despite a nationwide communications blackout, three people inside the country said, the latest example of Starlink being used to counter internet shutdowns in geopolitical
-
CES 2026: Infinix Showcases Infinix Note 60 Series' Always-on Satellite Communication, Bladeless Fan Technologies
Infinix, during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, showcased its various new technological innovations that it will bring with its upcoming lineup of smartphones. Infinix demonstrated its new always-on satellite communication solution, which will allow users to call and message in areas with poor cellular connectivity. Additionally, the comp...
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Space Particle Collision Raises Uncertainty Over Spain’s New Military Satellite
Spain’s military communications satellite, SpainSat NG-2, was struck by a space particle while moving toward geostationary orbit. The incident occurred at an unusually high altitude, and the damage remains unknown. Operators have activated contingency plans as engineers assess whether the €2 billion mission can still be completed.
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The Next Space Frontier May Be Just 100 km Above Earth, Not the Moon or Mars
As low Earth orbit becomes crowded, very low Earth orbit satellites are emerging as a promising alternative. Operating closer to Earth, they offer faster communication, sharper imaging, and better weather data. Advances in propulsion are helping overcome atmospheric drag, opening the door to wider use of this challenging but valuable orbital region...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Could Support Satellite Voice, Video Calls With Samsung's New Exynos Modem 5410
Samsung has silently introduced the Exynos Modem 5410. This 5G chip is expected to power select Galaxy S26 models alongside the upcoming Exynos 2600 processor. The standout feature of this new modem is its support for LTE Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite technology, enabling voice and video calls in remote areas. This would enable improved satellite ...
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Failing Starlink Satellite Photographed in Orbit Before Fiery Reentry
A SpaceX Starlink satellite suffered a major in-orbit failure in December 2025, losing communication after venting its fuel tank and beginning an uncontrolled orbital descent. The malfunction caused the satellite’s altitude to drop and produced minor debris, prompting close tracking by SpaceX, NASA and the U.S. Space Force. High-resolution imager...
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ISRO Sets Record with LVM3 Launch of BlueBird Block-2 Communications Satellite: Five Things to Know
ISRO successfully launched the 6.1-tonne BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite for US firm AST SpaceMobile using its LVM3 rocket. The mission set a new payload record for an Indian launcher and showcased India’s growing role in commercial heavy-lift launches and space-based cellular connectivity.
-
ISRO’s LVM3 Rocket Successfully Launches US BlueBird Block-2 Satellite
ISRO successfully launched the US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite aboard its heavy-lift LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota. Weighing 6.1 tonnes, the satellite was placed into a 520-kilometre low Earth orbit to support space-based cellular broadband for smartphones. The fully commercial mission, conducted for AST SpaceMobile, highlights In...
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Why BlueBird 6 Lift-Off Is A Milestone For ISRO: NDTV Explains
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the 'Baahubali' rocket, Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh, carrying the United States' new generation BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite.
-
India's 'Baahubali' Rocket Places Heaviest-Ever Satellite In Orbit
India's Baahubali' rocket, Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6, took off from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh carrying BlueBird 6,a next-gen communications satellite from US innovator AST SpaceMobile.
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India's Rocket Launch With Heaviest-Ever Satellite Delayed To Avoid Collision
The ISRO has taken a cautious approach and decided to delay the launch of the Launch Vehicle Mark 3 M6 flight by 90 seconds.
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In Rare Accident, Musk's Starlink Lost Communication With One Of Its Satellite
SpaceX's Starlink said one of its satellites experienced an anomaly in space on Wednesday that created a "small number" of debris and cut off communications with the spacecraft at 418 km (259.73 miles) in altitude, a rare kinetic accident in orbit
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Observes Solar Wind Making ‘U-Turn’, Shedding Light on Space Weather
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured solar wind reversing toward the sun, revealing how magnetic fields recycle coronal material. This process, seen during a close flyby, helps refine models of space weather and may allow scientists to better predict solar storms that can impact satellites, communications, and power systems across the solar system.
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China Launches Three Long March Rockets in Under 19 Hours, Setting New National Record
China made spaceflight history by launching three Long March rockets within just 19 hours, setting a national record. The missions expanded broadband satellite networks and deployed new military and communications spacecraft, highlighting the country’s rapidly growing launch capabilities and ambitious space expansion efforts.
