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US Declassifies Cold War-Era 'JUMPSEAT' Spy Satellite Programme
The US has declassified details of the Cold War-era JUMPSEAT spy satellite programme, revealing how the spacecraft played a key role in monitoring Soviet military activity from space between 1971 and 2006.
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Musk Offers Free Starlink In Iran Amid Internet Blackout, Deadly Protests
Elon Musk's SpaceX is now offering free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid deadly protests and a days-long internet blackout.
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ISRO’s PSLV Suffers Second Failure as Third-Stage Glitch Sends Rocket Off Course
India’s trusted PSLV rocket suffered another setback on January 12 when an anomaly during the third-stage burn caused mission failure. The launch was carrying EOS-N1 (Anvesha), a military hyperspectral satellite, along with 15 other payloads. ISRO confirmed a deviation in the flight path shortly after ignition, and all satellites are now feared l...
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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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Satellite Images Show Damage At Military Base Where Maduro Was Captured
It was dark and it was deadly, said US president Donald Trump when the US forces, in a brazen operation into the South American country,captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife from a military base in Caracas.
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Pak Pushes Disinformation Again To Revive Debunked Claims On Op Sindoor
In what analysts describe as a renewed effort to rewrite the narrative of a past military episode, Pakistan has once again turned to social media to circulate misleading and unverified satellite imagery.
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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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Images Show Myanmar Scam Hub Largely Standing Despite Crackdown
A declared military crackdown has left some destruction at a major scam compound in Myanmar, satellite images analysed by AFP show, but most buildings are still standing in pictures taken up to Sunday.
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SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites With Second Falcon 9 Launch Of The Year
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency on Oct. 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. These satellites form part of the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, a new orbital network designed to provide secure, rapid global communications for military operations.
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7 Beautiful Yet Forbidden Places On Earth - One Of Them Is In India
From snake-filled islands to secret military towns, these no-entry zones hold mysteries that have survived satellites, Google Maps, and human curiosity.
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"Russia Jamming Our Satellites On Persistent Basis": UK Space Command Chief
Russia is attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis, the head of UK Space Command has said, amid growing tensions between Moscow and some European countries.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 21 Satellites for US Military’s New Communications Network
On Sept. 10, 2025, SpaceX launched 21 satellites from Vandenberg, beginning the SDA’s first Transport Layer constellation for secure U.S. military communications. Built by York Space Systems, the satellites mark the first operational step toward a 126-satellite network linking American forces worldwide with encrypted, laser-based connections.
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Pics: Pak Rebuilds Nur Khan Base Section Destroyed By India During Op Sindoor
New satellite imagery available with NDTV indicates that reconstruction activity at its Nur Khan airbase is well underway after India's Op Sindoor strikes in May this year.
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ISRO Working On 40-Storey-Tall Rocket To Launch 75,000 Kg Satellite
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Tuesday said the space agency has been working on a rocket as high as a 40-storey building to place 75,000 kg satellite in low earth orbit.
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"India Like Mercedes": Pak Minister Doubles Down On Asim Munir's "Crude Analogy"
The Shehbaz Sharif government in Pakistan seems to be backing Army Chief Asim Munir's embarrassing admission of Islamabad's current standing vis-a-vis New Delhi.
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US Declassifies Cold War-Era 'JUMPSEAT' Spy Satellite Programme
The US has declassified details of the Cold War-era JUMPSEAT spy satellite programme, revealing how the spacecraft played a key role in monitoring Soviet military activity from space between 1971 and 2006.
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Musk Offers Free Starlink In Iran Amid Internet Blackout, Deadly Protests
Elon Musk's SpaceX is now offering free Starlink satellite service in Iran amid deadly protests and a days-long internet blackout.
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ISRO’s PSLV Suffers Second Failure as Third-Stage Glitch Sends Rocket Off Course
India’s trusted PSLV rocket suffered another setback on January 12 when an anomaly during the third-stage burn caused mission failure. The launch was carrying EOS-N1 (Anvesha), a military hyperspectral satellite, along with 15 other payloads. ISRO confirmed a deviation in the flight path shortly after ignition, and all satellites are now feared l...
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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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Satellite Images Show Damage At Military Base Where Maduro Was Captured
It was dark and it was deadly, said US president Donald Trump when the US forces, in a brazen operation into the South American country,captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife from a military base in Caracas.
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Pak Pushes Disinformation Again To Revive Debunked Claims On Op Sindoor
In what analysts describe as a renewed effort to rewrite the narrative of a past military episode, Pakistan has once again turned to social media to circulate misleading and unverified satellite imagery.
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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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Images Show Myanmar Scam Hub Largely Standing Despite Crackdown
A declared military crackdown has left some destruction at a major scam compound in Myanmar, satellite images analysed by AFP show, but most buildings are still standing in pictures taken up to Sunday.
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SpaceX Launches 21 Satellites With Second Falcon 9 Launch Of The Year
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency on Oct. 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. These satellites form part of the Tranche 1 Transport Layer, a new orbital network designed to provide secure, rapid global communications for military operations.
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7 Beautiful Yet Forbidden Places On Earth - One Of Them Is In India
From snake-filled islands to secret military towns, these no-entry zones hold mysteries that have survived satellites, Google Maps, and human curiosity.
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"Russia Jamming Our Satellites On Persistent Basis": UK Space Command Chief
Russia is attempting to jam British military satellites on a regular basis, the head of UK Space Command has said, amid growing tensions between Moscow and some European countries.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 21 Satellites for US Military’s New Communications Network
On Sept. 10, 2025, SpaceX launched 21 satellites from Vandenberg, beginning the SDA’s first Transport Layer constellation for secure U.S. military communications. Built by York Space Systems, the satellites mark the first operational step toward a 126-satellite network linking American forces worldwide with encrypted, laser-based connections.
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Pics: Pak Rebuilds Nur Khan Base Section Destroyed By India During Op Sindoor
New satellite imagery available with NDTV indicates that reconstruction activity at its Nur Khan airbase is well underway after India's Op Sindoor strikes in May this year.
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ISRO Working On 40-Storey-Tall Rocket To Launch 75,000 Kg Satellite
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Tuesday said the space agency has been working on a rocket as high as a 40-storey building to place 75,000 kg satellite in low earth orbit.
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"India Like Mercedes": Pak Minister Doubles Down On Asim Munir's "Crude Analogy"
The Shehbaz Sharif government in Pakistan seems to be backing Army Chief Asim Munir's embarrassing admission of Islamabad's current standing vis-a-vis New Delhi.
