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Amazon Launches 27 Satellites to Start Building Project Kuiper Internet Constellation
Amazon has launched 27 satellites as part of Project Kuiper, initiating a broadband constellation aimed at challenging SpaceX’s Starlink. Deployed via a ULA Atlas V rocket from Florida, the launch marks the first of over 80 missions planned to establish more than 3,200 satellites in low Earth orbit, offering global internet coverage and advanced ...
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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
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Exclusive: India Gets Taste Of Satellite-Based Internet During Myanmar Quake Ops
India tried its first real-time use of satellite-based Internet during New Delhi's Operation Brahma - providing aid to the quake-hit residents of Myanmar.
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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket, Booster Lands Safely
SpaceX launched another set of 27 Starlink satellites on April 3, 2025, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The booster, which had flown four previous missions, landed safely on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean. The launch marked the 38th Falcon 9 mission of the year, with two-...
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Satellite Spectrum To Be Assigned Administratively: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Thursday in Parliament made it clear that satellite spectrum would be allocated administratively rather than through auction, aligning with global practices.
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Peak In 47-Year Satellite Record: US Agency
This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said Thursday.
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
Rocket Lab successfully launched eight satellites into orbit for OroraTech on March 26. The mission, "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," aims to improve real-time wildfire detection through thermal infrared imaging. The satellites will join OroraTech’s existing network, operating at a 97-degree inclination, 550 km above Earth. CEO Martin Langer hig...
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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Completes 450th Mission, Deploys 23 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has completed its 450th Falcon 9 mission, deploying 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the booster successfully landing on A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean. This mission is part of SpaceX’s ongoing expansion of its Starlink satellite network, which now compris...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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What Is SpaceSail And How Could It Challenge Elon Musk's Starlink?
SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit satellite company, is expanding its presence through partnerships with countries, positioning itself as a challenger to Elon Musk's Starlink in the global satellite market.
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Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Sets Booster Record
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on January 24, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking its 11th Falcon 9 mission of the year. The booster achieved its record 23rd flight and successfully landed on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean, bringing SpaceX's total orbital-class booster recoveries to 401. The sat...
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ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
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Amazon Launches 27 Satellites to Start Building Project Kuiper Internet Constellation
Amazon has launched 27 satellites as part of Project Kuiper, initiating a broadband constellation aimed at challenging SpaceX’s Starlink. Deployed via a ULA Atlas V rocket from Florida, the launch marks the first of over 80 missions planned to establish more than 3,200 satellites in low Earth orbit, offering global internet coverage and advanced ...
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NDTV Exclusive: EU Special Envoy Pushes For A Rules-Based Order For Space
Space is for everyone to explore and technology for everyone's benefit, emphasized European Union's special envoy for Space Marjolijn van Deelen, who is in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in space between India and Europe.
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Exclusive: India Gets Taste Of Satellite-Based Internet During Myanmar Quake Ops
India tried its first real-time use of satellite-based Internet during New Delhi's Operation Brahma - providing aid to the quake-hit residents of Myanmar.
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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket, Booster Lands Safely
SpaceX launched another set of 27 Starlink satellites on April 3, 2025, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The booster, which had flown four previous missions, landed safely on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean. The launch marked the 38th Falcon 9 mission of the year, with two-...
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Satellite Spectrum To Be Assigned Administratively: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Thursday in Parliament made it clear that satellite spectrum would be allocated administratively rather than through auction, aligning with global practices.
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Arctic Sea Ice Hits Lowest Peak In 47-Year Satellite Record: US Agency
This year's Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said Thursday.
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Rocket Lab Deploys Eight Satellites to Boost Global Wildfire Monitoring
Rocket Lab successfully launched eight satellites into orbit for OroraTech on March 26. The mission, "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," aims to improve real-time wildfire detection through thermal infrared imaging. The satellites will join OroraTech’s existing network, operating at a 97-degree inclination, 550 km above Earth. CEO Martin Langer hig...
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Rocket Lab Launches Final Five Satellites for Kinéis' IoT Constellation
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the last five satellites for Kinéis' "Internet of Things" constellation. The mission, called "High Five," took off on March 17 from the company's New Zealand site. The Electron rocket deployed the satellites into a 404-mile orbit, completing the 25-satellite network. This system enhances global connectivity by ...
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NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Completes 450th Mission, Deploys 23 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has completed its 450th Falcon 9 mission, deploying 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the booster successfully landing on A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean. This mission is part of SpaceX’s ongoing expansion of its Starlink satellite network, which now compris...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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What Is SpaceSail And How Could It Challenge Elon Musk's Starlink?
SpaceSail, a Chinese low Earth orbit satellite company, is expanding its presence through partnerships with countries, positioning itself as a challenger to Elon Musk's Starlink in the global satellite market.
-
Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Sets Booster Record
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on January 24, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking its 11th Falcon 9 mission of the year. The booster achieved its record 23rd flight and successfully landed on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean, bringing SpaceX's total orbital-class booster recoveries to 401. The sat...
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ISRO to Launch NVS-02 Satellite Boosting India's NavIC System
ISRO will complete its 100th mission with the launch of NVS-02 satellite, on January 29 from Sriharikota using the GSLV-F15 rocket. Part of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) system, the satellite enhances precise Position, Velocity, and Timing services for India and nearby regions. Weighing 2,250 kg, it features advanced navigation p...
