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How Do Pilots Know Where They Are In An Empty Sky?
Even without roads or landmarks, pilots always know where they are, thanks to a layered navigation system built for precision and redundancy.
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Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
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Inside China's Relationship With Iran Amid Middle East War
While China and Iran are sometimes considered part of a broader anti-Western group - alongside Russia and North Korea - their ties is transactional.
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Sun Unleashes Powerful X-Class Flare, Disrupting Signals Before Artemis 2 Launch
The space agencies are working together to protect space infrastructure and ensure the safety of the Artemis 2 crew.
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Supercomputer Study Finds 97,000 Stable Orbits Between Earth and Moon
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory simulated one million potential satellite orbits between Earth and the Moon to assess long-term stability. Fewer than 10% remained stable over six years, highlighting the challenges of operating in cislunar space. Yet the results identified roughly 97,000 viable orbits, offering valuable options ...
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Angry Sun Puts India At Risk, ISRO Warns Of Strong Radio Blackout
The Sun is angry again, unleashing a series of powerful solar flares that have triggered warnings from space agencies across the world, including India's ISRO, which is closely monitoring the situation for potential strong radio blackout conditions.
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Ajit Pawar's Plane May Have Missed Satellite Safety Gear By Just 28 Days
The crash of the chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised concerns about whether the plane narrowly missed being fitted with a satellite-based safety system that could have significantly aided its approach.
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Japan’s H3 Rocket Suffers Setback as Michibiki 5 Navigation Satellite Launch Fails
The Japanese H3 rocket failed to place the Michibiki 5 satellite in orbit, marking the second launch failure in seven missions.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Report GPS Spoofing Within 10 Minutes Of Detection: Aviation Body To Pilots
Any instance of GPS spoofing or abnormal satellite navigation behaviour will now have to be reported within 10 minutes of detection, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered.
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SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way For World's First Private Space Station
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
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Google To Obey South Korean Order To Blur Satellite Images On Maps
Google said on Tuesday that it would comply with the South Korean government's demand to blur sensitive satellite images on its mapping services, paving the way for the US tech giant to compete better with local navigation platforms.
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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Launched in AMOLED and MicroLED Variants With LTE, Satellite Connectivity
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro has been launched in 47mm and 51mm AMOLED models, alongside a 51mm MicroLED variant. The AMOLED version is claimed to offer up to 27 days of battery life, while MicroLED is said to last for up to 10 days. The watch features LTE and satellite connectivity, Garmin Messenger support, LiveTrack, weather updates, and emergency service...
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GPS Interference Is On Rise. Here's What Can Be Done About It
GPS interference is on the rise, so you might be wondering how it works. And can anything be done about it? And perhaps most importantly do you need to worry?
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GPS Disruption After Israel-Iran Conflict Makes Tehran's Roads Chaotic
The streets of Tehran have become a confusing maze for driver Farshad Fooladi amid widespread GPS disruption, still ongoing nearly two months after the end of Iran and Israel's unprecedented 12-day war.
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How Do Pilots Know Where They Are In An Empty Sky?
Even without roads or landmarks, pilots always know where they are, thanks to a layered navigation system built for precision and redundancy.
-
Rocket Lab Sends Up Test Satellites for Europe’s Next-Gen Navigation System
Rocket Lab launched two Celeste satellites for the European Space Agency, testing a new low Earth orbit layer for the Galileo navigation system to deliver stronger, more reliable navigation signals worldwide.
-
Inside China's Relationship With Iran Amid Middle East War
While China and Iran are sometimes considered part of a broader anti-Western group - alongside Russia and North Korea - their ties is transactional.
-
Sun Unleashes Powerful X-Class Flare, Disrupting Signals Before Artemis 2 Launch
The space agencies are working together to protect space infrastructure and ensure the safety of the Artemis 2 crew.
-
Supercomputer Study Finds 97,000 Stable Orbits Between Earth and Moon
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory simulated one million potential satellite orbits between Earth and the Moon to assess long-term stability. Fewer than 10% remained stable over six years, highlighting the challenges of operating in cislunar space. Yet the results identified roughly 97,000 viable orbits, offering valuable options ...
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Angry Sun Puts India At Risk, ISRO Warns Of Strong Radio Blackout
The Sun is angry again, unleashing a series of powerful solar flares that have triggered warnings from space agencies across the world, including India's ISRO, which is closely monitoring the situation for potential strong radio blackout conditions.
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Ajit Pawar's Plane May Have Missed Satellite Safety Gear By Just 28 Days
The crash of the chartered aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised concerns about whether the plane narrowly missed being fitted with a satellite-based safety system that could have significantly aided its approach.
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Japan’s H3 Rocket Suffers Setback as Michibiki 5 Navigation Satellite Launch Fails
The Japanese H3 rocket failed to place the Michibiki 5 satellite in orbit, marking the second launch failure in seven missions.
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Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket has launched its first Galileo navigation satellites, joining the 26-satellite constellation. The mission strengthens Europe’s GPS capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign rockets.
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Report GPS Spoofing Within 10 Minutes Of Detection: Aviation Body To Pilots
Any instance of GPS spoofing or abnormal satellite navigation behaviour will now have to be reported within 10 minutes of detection, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered.
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SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way For World's First Private Space Station
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
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Google To Obey South Korean Order To Blur Satellite Images On Maps
Google said on Tuesday that it would comply with the South Korean government's demand to blur sensitive satellite images on its mapping services, paving the way for the US tech giant to compete better with local navigation platforms.
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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Launched in AMOLED and MicroLED Variants With LTE, Satellite Connectivity
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro has been launched in 47mm and 51mm AMOLED models, alongside a 51mm MicroLED variant. The AMOLED version is claimed to offer up to 27 days of battery life, while MicroLED is said to last for up to 10 days. The watch features LTE and satellite connectivity, Garmin Messenger support, LiveTrack, weather updates, and emergency service...
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GPS Interference Is On Rise. Here's What Can Be Done About It
GPS interference is on the rise, so you might be wondering how it works. And can anything be done about it? And perhaps most importantly do you need to worry?
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GPS Disruption After Israel-Iran Conflict Makes Tehran's Roads Chaotic
The streets of Tehran have become a confusing maze for driver Farshad Fooladi amid widespread GPS disruption, still ongoing nearly two months after the end of Iran and Israel's unprecedented 12-day war.
