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CES 2026: Infinix Showcases Infinix Note 60 Series' Always-on Satellite Communication, Bladeless Fan Technologies
Infinix, during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, showcased its various new technological innovations that it will bring with its upcoming lineup of smartphones. Infinix demonstrated its new always-on satellite communication solution, which will allow users to call and message in areas with poor cellular connectivity. Additionally, the comp...
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The Next Space Frontier May Be Just 100 km Above Earth, Not the Moon or Mars
As low Earth orbit becomes crowded, very low Earth orbit satellites are emerging as a promising alternative. Operating closer to Earth, they offer faster communication, sharper imaging, and better weather data. Advances in propulsion are helping overcome atmospheric drag, opening the door to wider use of this challenging but valuable orbital region...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Could Support Satellite Voice, Video Calls With Samsung's New Exynos Modem 5410
Samsung has silently introduced the Exynos Modem 5410. This 5G chip is expected to power select Galaxy S26 models alongside the upcoming Exynos 2600 processor. The standout feature of this new modem is its support for LTE Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite technology, enabling voice and video calls in remote areas. This would enable improved satellite ...
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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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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With 29-Satellite Falcon 9 Launch
SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its broadband constellation to more than 9,100 active spacecraft. The reusable Falcon 9 booster completed its 12th mission with a successful ocean landing, highlighting SpaceX’s push toward rapid, low-cost, global internet coverage.
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With The Sun Nearing Its Peak, Aditya-L1 Prepares For Fierce Coronal Mass Ejections
Although CMEs do not directly harm humans, their impact on technological infrastructure can be severe.
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Starlink Launches Europe's First Direct-To-Cell Service In Ukraine
Ukraine's largest mobile operator Kyivstar has become the first in Europe to launch Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite technology in a bid to keep millions connected amid wartime blackouts and disrupted infrastructure, the company said on Monday.
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NASA Launches Rescue Mission to Save the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory
NASA is preparing an unprecedented mission to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a key gamma-ray burst monitor launched in 2004 but now rapidly losing altitude. Partnering with Katalyst Space Technologies, NASA will send a robotic servicer on a Pegasus XL rocket to rendezvous with Swift, inspect it, and raise it to a stable orbit. The effort ...
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After Losing Everything To wildfire, Teen Used AI To Tackle Such Situations
Instead of letting fear and sadness overwhelm him, he decided to find a solution.
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Reflect Orbital Plans to Light Up Parts of Earth Where Sunlight Does Not Reach by April 2026
Reflect Orbital recently filed an application with the US FCC Space Bureau seeking permission to test launch its Earendil-1 non-geostationary orbit satellite. With this, the startup plans to begin redirecting the light emitted by the Sun with the help of glass-like satellites to dimly lit parts of the Earth. After closing its Series A round earlier...
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ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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Chandrababu Naidu Announces 'Space City' Near Tirupati For Launch Of Private Satellites
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu unveiled an ambitious vision for the state's technological future, announcing plans for a "Space City" in Tirupati from which private satellites will be launched.
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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Bengaluru Start-Up Pixxel's Satellites To Ride On Falcon 9 To Orbit Today
Bengaluru-based start-up Pixxel Space Technologies is set to launch three advanced hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from California. Three satellites were launched into the space in January.
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ISRO Has A Busy Year Ahead. Next Big Thing Is A Humanoid In Space
After the remarkable success of astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's 18-day mission to the International Space Station, the Indian space agency has a busy year ahead.
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CES 2026: Infinix Showcases Infinix Note 60 Series' Always-on Satellite Communication, Bladeless Fan Technologies
Infinix, during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, showcased its various new technological innovations that it will bring with its upcoming lineup of smartphones. Infinix demonstrated its new always-on satellite communication solution, which will allow users to call and message in areas with poor cellular connectivity. Additionally, the comp...
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The Next Space Frontier May Be Just 100 km Above Earth, Not the Moon or Mars
As low Earth orbit becomes crowded, very low Earth orbit satellites are emerging as a promising alternative. Operating closer to Earth, they offer faster communication, sharper imaging, and better weather data. Advances in propulsion are helping overcome atmospheric drag, opening the door to wider use of this challenging but valuable orbital region...
-
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Could Support Satellite Voice, Video Calls With Samsung's New Exynos Modem 5410
Samsung has silently introduced the Exynos Modem 5410. This 5G chip is expected to power select Galaxy S26 models alongside the upcoming Exynos 2600 processor. The standout feature of this new modem is its support for LTE Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellite technology, enabling voice and video calls in remote areas. This would enable improved satellite ...
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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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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With 29-Satellite Falcon 9 Launch
SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its broadband constellation to more than 9,100 active spacecraft. The reusable Falcon 9 booster completed its 12th mission with a successful ocean landing, highlighting SpaceX’s push toward rapid, low-cost, global internet coverage.
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With The Sun Nearing Its Peak, Aditya-L1 Prepares For Fierce Coronal Mass Ejections
Although CMEs do not directly harm humans, their impact on technological infrastructure can be severe.
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Starlink Launches Europe's First Direct-To-Cell Service In Ukraine
Ukraine's largest mobile operator Kyivstar has become the first in Europe to launch Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite technology in a bid to keep millions connected amid wartime blackouts and disrupted infrastructure, the company said on Monday.
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NASA Launches Rescue Mission to Save the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Observatory
NASA is preparing an unprecedented mission to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a key gamma-ray burst monitor launched in 2004 but now rapidly losing altitude. Partnering with Katalyst Space Technologies, NASA will send a robotic servicer on a Pegasus XL rocket to rendezvous with Swift, inspect it, and raise it to a stable orbit. The effort ...
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After Losing Everything To wildfire, Teen Used AI To Tackle Such Situations
Instead of letting fear and sadness overwhelm him, he decided to find a solution.
-
Reflect Orbital Plans to Light Up Parts of Earth Where Sunlight Does Not Reach by April 2026
Reflect Orbital recently filed an application with the US FCC Space Bureau seeking permission to test launch its Earendil-1 non-geostationary orbit satellite. With this, the startup plans to begin redirecting the light emitted by the Sun with the help of glass-like satellites to dimly lit parts of the Earth. After closing its Series A round earlier...
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ISRO Chairman Opens OrbitAID Research Facility to Boost On-Orbit Servicing in India
ISRO chief Dr. V. Narayanan inaugurated OrbitAID’s new Bengaluru lab, India’s largest commercial test site for on-orbit refueling and docking. The 6,500-sq-ft facility features advanced cleanrooms and RPOD testbeds. OrbitAID’s technology aims to extend satellite lifespans, reduce space debris, and create a circular, sustainable space economy.
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Chandrababu Naidu Announces 'Space City' Near Tirupati For Launch Of Private Satellites
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu unveiled an ambitious vision for the state's technological future, announcing plans for a "Space City" in Tirupati from which private satellites will be launched.
-
NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
-
Bengaluru Start-Up Pixxel's Satellites To Ride On Falcon 9 To Orbit Today
Bengaluru-based start-up Pixxel Space Technologies is set to launch three advanced hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from California. Three satellites were launched into the space in January.
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ISRO Has A Busy Year Ahead. Next Big Thing Is A Humanoid In Space
After the remarkable success of astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's 18-day mission to the International Space Station, the Indian space agency has a busy year ahead.
