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"Never Seen Anything Like It": Satellite Pics Show China Is Building Launch Pads Near Nuclear Missile Silos
Satellite images show Beijing is building launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military's longest-range missiles.
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Iran Used Dubai Route To Smuggle Chinese Military Tech: Report
The company arranged the shipment of nearly 1.8 tonnes of Chinese-made satellite antenna equipment from Shanghai to Iran via Dubai in late 2025.
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Assam Halts Satellite Township Plan Near Semiconductor Project Amid Backlash
Assam halts land survey for satellite township near Tata semiconductor plant after tribal protests.
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Satellite Pics Show Iran Strikes Damaged 228 Assets Across 15 US Bases
Among the sites that were damaged in Iran's missile and drone strikes was a satellite communications site at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Patriot missile defence systems at bases in Bahrain and Kuwait were also hit.
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ULA Atlas V Launches 29 Amazon Kuiper Satellites in Return Mission
An Atlas V rocket has successfully launched 29 satellites for Project Kuiper, marking its return to flight after nearly three years. The mission matched the rocket’s payload record and expanded the growing broadband constellation. The satellites will raise their orbits to operational altitude, helping deliver global internet coverage and improvin...
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Blue Origin Reuses New Glenn Booster for First Time in Historic Launch
Blue Origin successfully reused a New Glenn booster for the first time, marking a milestone in reusable rockets. However, a second-stage issue led to the loss of a satellite, highlighting challenges in achieving full mission reliability.
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Amazon Announces Globalstar Acquisition; Partners With Apple for Satellite Features on iPhone, Apple Watch
Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar. The move will allow Amazon to expand its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet constellation under its Amazon Leo initiative. The e-commerce giant has also entered into a new agreement with Apple, which will result in continued support for satellite feature...
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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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MediaTek Showcases AI Glasses at MWC 2026; Demonstrates Emergency Satellite Alerts With Starlink
MediaTek demonstrated support for wireless emergency alerts sent through satellite links, working together with Starlink. The chipmaker is partnering with Starlink to add satellite communication features. MediaTek says more than 4.4 million people have used Starlink Mobile during emergencies, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts system is already avai...
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Gujarat Exchanges Letter of Intent With Starlink for High-Speed Internet Connectivity
The Gujarat government on Monday signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink to work together on providing high-speed satellite internet across the state. The agreement, exchanged in Gandhinagar with SpaceX subsidiary Satellite Communications Private Limited, aims to connect remote, border, and underserved areas where telecom networks are weak, as part...
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NASA’s GNEISS Mission Will Map Electric Currents Behind the Aurora
NASA’s GNEISS mission will launch from Alaska in early 2026 to probe the electric currents that drive auroras. Two rockets will fly through glowing auroral arcs, releasing sub-payloads whose radio signals act like a CT scan. By mapping electron density and direction, scientists aim to improve space weather forecasting and better protect satellite...
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NASA’s GNEISS Mission Will Map Electric Currents Behind the Aurora
NASA’s GNEISS mission will launch from Alaska in early 2026 to probe the electric currents that drive auroras. Two rockets will fly through glowing auroral arcs, releasing sub-payloads whose radio signals act like a CT scan. By mapping electron density and direction, scientists aim to improve space weather forecasting and better protect satellite...
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SpaceX’s Starlink Reportedly Eyes Expansion Into Mobile Device Market and Direct-to-Device Connectivity
SpaceX’s Starlink looks to expand beyond broadband connectivity and introduce new services such as direct-to-phone communication. According to a report, the satellite internet service’s mobile device could connect to the constellation of Starlink satellites and rival smartphones. Starlink’s rising subscriber base and expanding range of use ca...
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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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Honor Magic V6 Leak Hints at Slimmer Build, New Hardware Upgrades Ahead of Anticipated March Debut
Honor is preparing to launch its next foldable, the Honor Magic V6, with fresh leaks revealing design and hardware details. Tipsters claim the phone will feature a slimmer and lighter glass-fibre body, carry the internal codename Phenom, and launch around March. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with full tuning, pack a 20...
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"Never Seen Anything Like It": Satellite Pics Show China Is Building Launch Pads Near Nuclear Missile Silos
Satellite images show Beijing is building launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military's longest-range missiles.
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Iran Used Dubai Route To Smuggle Chinese Military Tech: Report
The company arranged the shipment of nearly 1.8 tonnes of Chinese-made satellite antenna equipment from Shanghai to Iran via Dubai in late 2025.
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Assam Halts Satellite Township Plan Near Semiconductor Project Amid Backlash
Assam halts land survey for satellite township near Tata semiconductor plant after tribal protests.
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Satellite Pics Show Iran Strikes Damaged 228 Assets Across 15 US Bases
Among the sites that were damaged in Iran's missile and drone strikes was a satellite communications site at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Patriot missile defence systems at bases in Bahrain and Kuwait were also hit.
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ULA Atlas V Launches 29 Amazon Kuiper Satellites in Return Mission
An Atlas V rocket has successfully launched 29 satellites for Project Kuiper, marking its return to flight after nearly three years. The mission matched the rocket’s payload record and expanded the growing broadband constellation. The satellites will raise their orbits to operational altitude, helping deliver global internet coverage and improvin...
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Blue Origin Reuses New Glenn Booster for First Time in Historic Launch
Blue Origin successfully reused a New Glenn booster for the first time, marking a milestone in reusable rockets. However, a second-stage issue led to the loss of a satellite, highlighting challenges in achieving full mission reliability.
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Amazon Announces Globalstar Acquisition; Partners With Apple for Satellite Features on iPhone, Apple Watch
Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to acquire satellite communications company Globalstar. The move will allow Amazon to expand its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet constellation under its Amazon Leo initiative. The e-commerce giant has also entered into a new agreement with Apple, which will result in continued support for satellite feature...
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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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MediaTek Showcases AI Glasses at MWC 2026; Demonstrates Emergency Satellite Alerts With Starlink
MediaTek demonstrated support for wireless emergency alerts sent through satellite links, working together with Starlink. The chipmaker is partnering with Starlink to add satellite communication features. MediaTek says more than 4.4 million people have used Starlink Mobile during emergencies, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts system is already avai...
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Gujarat Exchanges Letter of Intent With Starlink for High-Speed Internet Connectivity
The Gujarat government on Monday signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink to work together on providing high-speed satellite internet across the state. The agreement, exchanged in Gandhinagar with SpaceX subsidiary Satellite Communications Private Limited, aims to connect remote, border, and underserved areas where telecom networks are weak, as part...
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NASA’s GNEISS Mission Will Map Electric Currents Behind the Aurora
NASA’s GNEISS mission will launch from Alaska in early 2026 to probe the electric currents that drive auroras. Two rockets will fly through glowing auroral arcs, releasing sub-payloads whose radio signals act like a CT scan. By mapping electron density and direction, scientists aim to improve space weather forecasting and better protect satellite...
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NASA’s GNEISS Mission Will Map Electric Currents Behind the Aurora
NASA’s GNEISS mission will launch from Alaska in early 2026 to probe the electric currents that drive auroras. Two rockets will fly through glowing auroral arcs, releasing sub-payloads whose radio signals act like a CT scan. By mapping electron density and direction, scientists aim to improve space weather forecasting and better protect satellite...
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SpaceX’s Starlink Reportedly Eyes Expansion Into Mobile Device Market and Direct-to-Device Connectivity
SpaceX’s Starlink looks to expand beyond broadband connectivity and introduce new services such as direct-to-phone communication. According to a report, the satellite internet service’s mobile device could connect to the constellation of Starlink satellites and rival smartphones. Starlink’s rising subscriber base and expanding range of use ca...
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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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Honor Magic V6 Leak Hints at Slimmer Build, New Hardware Upgrades Ahead of Anticipated March Debut
Honor is preparing to launch its next foldable, the Honor Magic V6, with fresh leaks revealing design and hardware details. Tipsters claim the phone will feature a slimmer and lighter glass-fibre body, carry the internal codename Phenom, and launch around March. It is tipped to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset with full tuning, pack a 20...
