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India Taps Startups For 'Bodyguard Satellites' Amid Space Security Threats: Report
India's security agencies have asked private startups to develop so-called bodyguard satellites as the country accelerates efforts to protect space assets at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Starlink Executive Clarifies: India Pricing Was a 'Glitch', Still Awaiting Launch Approval
Starlink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX, recently updated its website the reveal the prices of its Residential subscription in India. Soon after the revelation, the satcom firm received flak for relatively high pricing. Now, Lauren Dreyer, the Vice President of Business Operations at Starlink, has clarified in a post on X that the...
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Oppo Find N6 Allegedly Being Tested in India Amid Uncertain Launch Plans
Oppo’s rumoured Find N6 is reportedly undergoing testing in India, according to a tipster, though its launch in the country is still uncertain. The foldable is expected to be thinner and lighter than typical models, following the Find N5, which debuted as the world’s thinnest foldable. The tipster also noted that it is unlikely to launch under ...
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Amazon Leo Unveils Ultra Terminal for Enterprises, Offers Gigabit Satellite Connectivity
Amazon has launched Amazon Leo, a rebranded version of Project Kuiper, along with its new Leo Ultra terminal offering up to 1Gbps download speeds. Aimed at enterprises and remote operations, the service includes multiple hardware tiers and integrates with AWS for private network links. Early partners are already testing the terminals, with a wider ...
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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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Mysterious 1950s Sky Flashes Re-Examined in New Astronomical Study
Thousands of unexplained sky flashes captured in 1950s Palomar Observatory photos are being reanalysed. Scientists suspect they may have resulted from sunlight reflecting off early satellites or atmospheric changes after nuclear tests, which increased flash rates by up to 68%. Still, photographic artifacts remain a possible explanation.
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Starlink Reportedly Plans Nine Gateway Earth Stations Across India to Relay Internet Traffic
Starlink is gearing up to launch its satellite communication services in India. The Elon Musk-owned company is readying its infrastructure in anticipation of the launch, and it plans to establish nine gateway earth stations in major cities such as Lucknow, Mumbai, and Noida, across the country, according to a report. So far, Starlink has been permi...
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Video: Musk's SpaceX Rocket Booster Makes Planned Crash In Gulf Of Mexico
SpaceX launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight Monday, striving to make it halfway around the world while releasing mock satellites like last time.
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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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SpaceX Prepares for October 13 Launch of Starship Flight 11, Final Test of Current Variant
SpaceX is targeting Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11, the final launch of its Version 2 megarocket. The test will repeat splashdown trials for both stages, deploy mock Starlink satellites, and introduce a new booster landing burn. The mission sets the stage for Version 3, which will debut in the next flight.
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India Taps Startups For 'Bodyguard Satellites' Amid Space Security Threats: Report
India's security agencies have asked private startups to develop so-called bodyguard satellites as the country accelerates efforts to protect space assets at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Starlink Executive Clarifies: India Pricing Was a 'Glitch', Still Awaiting Launch Approval
Starlink, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elon Musk's SpaceX, recently updated its website the reveal the prices of its Residential subscription in India. Soon after the revelation, the satcom firm received flak for relatively high pricing. Now, Lauren Dreyer, the Vice President of Business Operations at Starlink, has clarified in a post on X that the...
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Oppo Find N6 Allegedly Being Tested in India Amid Uncertain Launch Plans
Oppo’s rumoured Find N6 is reportedly undergoing testing in India, according to a tipster, though its launch in the country is still uncertain. The foldable is expected to be thinner and lighter than typical models, following the Find N5, which debuted as the world’s thinnest foldable. The tipster also noted that it is unlikely to launch under ...
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Amazon Leo Unveils Ultra Terminal for Enterprises, Offers Gigabit Satellite Connectivity
Amazon has launched Amazon Leo, a rebranded version of Project Kuiper, along with its new Leo Ultra terminal offering up to 1Gbps download speeds. Aimed at enterprises and remote operations, the service includes multiple hardware tiers and integrates with AWS for private network links. Early partners are already testing the terminals, with a wider ...
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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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Mysterious 1950s Sky Flashes Re-Examined in New Astronomical Study
Thousands of unexplained sky flashes captured in 1950s Palomar Observatory photos are being reanalysed. Scientists suspect they may have resulted from sunlight reflecting off early satellites or atmospheric changes after nuclear tests, which increased flash rates by up to 68%. Still, photographic artifacts remain a possible explanation.
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Starlink Reportedly Plans Nine Gateway Earth Stations Across India to Relay Internet Traffic
Starlink is gearing up to launch its satellite communication services in India. The Elon Musk-owned company is readying its infrastructure in anticipation of the launch, and it plans to establish nine gateway earth stations in major cities such as Lucknow, Mumbai, and Noida, across the country, according to a report. So far, Starlink has been permi...
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Video: Musk's SpaceX Rocket Booster Makes Planned Crash In Gulf Of Mexico
SpaceX launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight Monday, striving to make it halfway around the world while releasing mock satellites like last time.
-
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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SpaceX Prepares for October 13 Launch of Starship Flight 11, Final Test of Current Variant
SpaceX is targeting Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11, the final launch of its Version 2 megarocket. The test will repeat splashdown trials for both stages, deploy mock Starlink satellites, and introduce a new booster landing burn. The mission sets the stage for Version 3, which will debut in the next flight.
