Mobile Phones May Soon Connect Directly to Satellites; TRAI Recommends New Framework for Remote Connectivity
TRAI proposes a new framework for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity, potentially bringing mobile network access to remote areas without mobile towers.
Jio Plans Major Space Push With 1,600-Satellite Network at 650-Km Altitude
Reliance Jio plans a 1,600-satellite LEO network at 650 km altitude, targeting high-speed broadband and challenging Starlink in India’s satellite sector.
India Clears First Satellite-Based Helicopter Landing System, Marks Major Aviation Milestone
India approves its first satellite-based PinS helicopter landing procedure, enabling safer all-weather operations, better regional connectivity and enhanced aviation safety.
G20 Satellite Mission Set for 2027 Launch, Says ISRO Chief
ISRO plans to launch a G20 satellite by 2027, says Chairman V. Narayanan. Mission aims to boost global climate monitoring and space collaboration.
ISRO Set for December 24 Launch of BlueBird Satellite by US Company AST SpaceMobile
ISRO will launch its heavy-lift LVM3-M6 rocket on December 24 from Sriharikota, carrying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird satellite on a commercial mission.
ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Faces Setback After Thrusters Fail to Fire
Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) encountered a setback in its mission to place the NVS-02 satellite into the desired orbit after the spacecraft’s thrusters failed to activate, the officials confirmed. Launched on January…
ISRO successfully launches its 100th rocket; GSLV-F15 places navigation satellite NVS-02 in orbit
Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday set a new milestone by successfully placing a second-generation navigation satellite in orbit. Isro used a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) in its 100th rocket launch…
ISRO’s communication satellite successfully placed in orbit by SpaceX
Florida: India’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2, has been successfully placed into orbit following a launch by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral, Florida, early Monday morning. The milestone was confirmed by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the…
MEA, NSIL sign MoU for grant assistance for the launch of Munal satellite
New Delhi: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to provide grant assistance for the launch of Nepal’s Munal satellite on Saturday. The agreement was formalized…
ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS weather satellite
Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved yet another milestone with the successful launch of the next-generation weather satellite INSAT-3DS. The GSLV F14 rocket carrying the satellite lifted off from the second launch pad at…