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ISRO-NASA's $1.3 Billion Revolutionary Earth Imaging Satellite NISAR Set For Launch
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla
In a historic collaboration between the United States and India, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, also known as NISAR, is poised to revolutionise how we observe and understand our planet.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Launches Two O3b mPOWER Satellites, Successfully Lands Falcon 9 Booster at Sea
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX launched two mPOWER internet satellites into medium Earth orbit and landed its Falcon 9 booster on a ship in the Atlantic, marking its 89th Falcon mission of the year. The satellites will expand SES’s global network as the company moves closer to completing its 13-satellite constellation for advanced internet coverage worldwide.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
- Monday July 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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www.gadgets360.com
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Huawei Mate XT 2 Tipped to Come With New Chipset and Upgraded Cameras
- Friday July 18, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Huawei Mate XT 2 key specifications have leaked online. It is said to run on the Kirin 9020 5G SoC and offer satellite connectivity. The phone is also tipped to pack an improved 50-megapixel main rear camera with variable aperture. Huawei is likely to pack an upgraded periscope telephoto shooter on the phone as well. The Mate XT 2 could be launched...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA and ISRO Prepare to Launch NISAR Earth-Mapping Satellite
- Friday July 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and India’s ISRO are set to launch NISAR, a first-of-its-kind Earth-observing satellite equipped with advanced dual-band radar. Scheduled to lift off no earlier than late July 2025 from Sriharikota, India, NISAR will map nearly all of Earth’s land and ice every 12 days, capturing surface changes with centimeter-level precision. Its L-band ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Smartphone In Space": All About Dror-1, Israel's 'Next Gen' Satellite
- Monday July 14, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Israel has launched its first fully government-funded and domestically built communications satellite, Dror-1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dror-1 is the most advanced satellite ever developed by Israel.
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www.ndtv.com
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Elon Musk's Starlink Gets Green Light From Indian Space Regulator
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk's Starlink on Wednesday received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
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www.ndtv.com
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Climate Satellite MethaneSAT Fails After Just One Year in Orbit
- Saturday July 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
MethaneSAT, a climate-monitoring satellite backed by Google and the Bezos Earth Fund, has failed after just one year in orbit. Launched in March 2024 to track methane leaks, the $88 million satellite lost power in June 2025. Though unrecoverable, mission operators will continue analyzing the collected data to support climate action and emission tra...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab, a leader in small satellite launches, has completed its 68th Electron mission, “Symphony in the Stars,” successfully deploying a confidential satellite into orbit. The June 28, 2025 launch not only reinforces Rocket Lab’s operational efficiency but also sets a company record with two launches from the same site in under 48 hours.
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www.gadgets360.com
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FireSat Protoflight Satellite to Scan Earth Every 20 Minutes for Early Wildfire Detection
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Muon Space’s FireSat project will form a 50-satellite constellation that scans the planet every 20 minutes to detect wildfires using multi-band infrared imaging. The constellation aims to support first responders and policymakers with high-resolution thermal data, bridging a critical gap in satellite-based wildfire detection. Its first satellite ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan Launches Final H-2A Rocket with GOSAT-GW Satellite to Monitor Climate and Oceans
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Japan concluded the H-2A rocket program with the launch of the GOSAT-GW satellite, dedicated to monitoring greenhouse gases and sea temperatures. The mission strengthens Japan’s long-term commitment to climate research and marks a transition to the more cost-effective H3 launch system. Over its 25-year lifespan, H-2A recorded 49 successes out of ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network with Dual Falcon 9 Launches, Boosts Constellation Beyond 7,900 Satellites
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX continues its rapid Starlink expansion with two Falcon 9 launches on June 28, 2025, delivering 53 satellites to orbit. With over 7,900 active units now in its constellation, SpaceX strengthens its lead in global LEO broadband service. The reusable boosters also landed successfully, marking their fifth and eighth flights.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Launches ‘Get the Hawk Outta Here’ Mission with Four Satellites from New Zealand
- Monday June 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab launched four satellites for Hawkeye 360 from New Zealand on June 27 aboard its Electron rocket. The mission deployed radio-frequency monitoring satellites and a tech demo into polar orbit, supporting strategic intelligence operations. It marks the company’s 67th launch and ninth of 2025, with several more missions slated before year-e...
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www.gadgets360.com
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North Korea May Send More Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Report
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- World News | Reuters
North Korea may deploy additional troops to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine in July or August and Pyongyang is continuing to supply arms to Russia, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a briefing by the intelligence agency.
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www.ndtv.com
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ISRO-NASA's $1.3 Billion Revolutionary Earth Imaging Satellite NISAR Set For Launch
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- India News | Reported by Pallava Bagla
In a historic collaboration between the United States and India, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite, also known as NISAR, is poised to revolutionise how we observe and understand our planet.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX Launches Two O3b mPOWER Satellites, Successfully Lands Falcon 9 Booster at Sea
- Wednesday July 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX launched two mPOWER internet satellites into medium Earth orbit and landed its Falcon 9 booster on a ship in the Atlantic, marking its 89th Falcon mission of the year. The satellites will expand SES’s global network as the company moves closer to completing its 13-satellite constellation for advanced internet coverage worldwide.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
- Monday July 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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www.gadgets360.com
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Huawei Mate XT 2 Tipped to Come With New Chipset and Upgraded Cameras
- Friday July 18, 2025
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Huawei Mate XT 2 key specifications have leaked online. It is said to run on the Kirin 9020 5G SoC and offer satellite connectivity. The phone is also tipped to pack an improved 50-megapixel main rear camera with variable aperture. Huawei is likely to pack an upgraded periscope telephoto shooter on the phone as well. The Mate XT 2 could be launched...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA and ISRO Prepare to Launch NISAR Earth-Mapping Satellite
- Friday July 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and India’s ISRO are set to launch NISAR, a first-of-its-kind Earth-observing satellite equipped with advanced dual-band radar. Scheduled to lift off no earlier than late July 2025 from Sriharikota, India, NISAR will map nearly all of Earth’s land and ice every 12 days, capturing surface changes with centimeter-level precision. Its L-band ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Smartphone In Space": All About Dror-1, Israel's 'Next Gen' Satellite
- Monday July 14, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Israel has launched its first fully government-funded and domestically built communications satellite, Dror-1 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Dror-1 is the most advanced satellite ever developed by Israel.
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www.ndtv.com
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Elon Musk's Starlink Gets Green Light From Indian Space Regulator
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
In what could change the future of affordable satellite-based internet service in India, Elon Musk's Starlink on Wednesday received approval from the country's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
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www.ndtv.com
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Climate Satellite MethaneSAT Fails After Just One Year in Orbit
- Saturday July 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
MethaneSAT, a climate-monitoring satellite backed by Google and the Bezos Earth Fund, has failed after just one year in orbit. Launched in March 2024 to track methane leaks, the $88 million satellite lost power in June 2025. Though unrecoverable, mission operators will continue analyzing the collected data to support climate action and emission tra...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab, a leader in small satellite launches, has completed its 68th Electron mission, “Symphony in the Stars,” successfully deploying a confidential satellite into orbit. The June 28, 2025 launch not only reinforces Rocket Lab’s operational efficiency but also sets a company record with two launches from the same site in under 48 hours.
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
FireSat Protoflight Satellite to Scan Earth Every 20 Minutes for Early Wildfire Detection
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Muon Space’s FireSat project will form a 50-satellite constellation that scans the planet every 20 minutes to detect wildfires using multi-band infrared imaging. The constellation aims to support first responders and policymakers with high-resolution thermal data, bridging a critical gap in satellite-based wildfire detection. Its first satellite ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan Launches Final H-2A Rocket with GOSAT-GW Satellite to Monitor Climate and Oceans
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Japan concluded the H-2A rocket program with the launch of the GOSAT-GW satellite, dedicated to monitoring greenhouse gases and sea temperatures. The mission strengthens Japan’s long-term commitment to climate research and marks a transition to the more cost-effective H3 launch system. Over its 25-year lifespan, H-2A recorded 49 successes out of ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network with Dual Falcon 9 Launches, Boosts Constellation Beyond 7,900 Satellites
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX continues its rapid Starlink expansion with two Falcon 9 launches on June 28, 2025, delivering 53 satellites to orbit. With over 7,900 active units now in its constellation, SpaceX strengthens its lead in global LEO broadband service. The reusable boosters also landed successfully, marking their fifth and eighth flights.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Rocket Lab Launches ‘Get the Hawk Outta Here’ Mission with Four Satellites from New Zealand
- Monday June 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Rocket Lab launched four satellites for Hawkeye 360 from New Zealand on June 27 aboard its Electron rocket. The mission deployed radio-frequency monitoring satellites and a tech demo into polar orbit, supporting strategic intelligence operations. It marks the company’s 67th launch and ninth of 2025, with several more missions slated before year-e...
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www.gadgets360.com
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North Korea May Send More Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Report
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- World News | Reuters
North Korea may deploy additional troops to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine in July or August and Pyongyang is continuing to supply arms to Russia, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a briefing by the intelligence agency.
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www.ndtv.com