Page 18 - Satellite
Indian Army conducts satellite communication exercise to check preparedness
Top sources in Defence establishment have confirmed that a pan Indian Army satellite communication exercise, SKYLIGHT was conducted from in last week of July 2022.
 "Indian Army conducts satellite communication exercise to check preparedness")
ISRO all set to launch SSLV on August 7; here's all you need to know
The SSLV is third launch vehicle of the research organisation after Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
 "ISRO all set to launch SSLV on August 7; here's all you need to know")
Eutelsat, OneWeb to merge; Bharti to be single largest shareholder
Eutelsat and OneWeb Ltd are set to combine in an all-share deal valuing the UK satellite operator at $3.4 bn, a step toward creating a European champion to rival the likes of Elon Musk's SpaceX
 "Eutelsat, OneWeb to merge; Bharti to be single largest shareholder")
Musk-led SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into orbit, sixth in July
Billionaire Elon Musk's space venture SpaceX launched a batch of Starlink satellites -- the sixth launch for the programme in July alone, and the company's 33rd launch of 2022
 "Musk-led SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into orbit, sixth in July")
Iran carries out second launch of homemade satellite carrier: Official
Iran has successfully launched for the second time a domestically-developed hybrid-propellant satellite carrier rocket into space, a Defense Ministry spokesman announced
 "Iran carries out second launch of homemade satellite carrier: Official")
China launches new test satellite Tianxing-1 into space: Report
China on Wednesday sent a new satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
 "China launches new test satellite Tianxing-1 into space: Report")
Wealthy nations carve up space and its riches, leave others behind
In the not-so-distant future, the ability to extract resources from the Moon and asteroids could become a major point of difference between the space haves and have-nots.
 "Wealthy nations carve up space and its riches, leave others behind")
Amazon lines up satellite launches to take on Elon Musk's Starlink
Together, they will provide capacity for the company to deploy the majority of its satellite constellation, the company said
 "Amazon lines up satellite launches to take on Elon Musk's Starlink")
China develops laser weapon that could destroy satellites in space
Researchers in China have developed a microwave machine "Relativistic Klystron Amplifier (RKA)", that could jam or destroy satellites in space.
 "China develops laser weapon that could destroy satellites in space")
If Earth's communication is hit in coming days, blame the sun
On March 13, a large solar flare was released, and it travelled towards Earth at around 600 km per second
 "If Earth's communication is hit in coming days, blame the sun")
North Korea to launch satellites to monitor military actions by US, allies
North Korea will launch a number of reconnaissance satellites in coming years to provide real-time information on military actions by the United States and its allies, Kim Jong Un said
 "North Korea to launch satellites to monitor military actions by US, allies")
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches second satellite amid nuke deal talks
State television identified the launch as taking place in its northeastern Shahroud Desert, without specifying when
 "Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches second satellite amid nuke deal talks")
NASA launches latest generation satellite to track hazardous weather
In a big development, NASA has successfully launched the third in a series of next-generation weather satellites for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
 "NASA launches latest generation satellite to track hazardous weather")
China's rocket achieves domestic record, sends 22 satellites into space
China launched a Long March-8 rocket to place 22 satellites in space on Sunday, setting a domestic record for the most spacecraft launched by a single rocket.
 "China's rocket achieves domestic record, sends 22 satellites into space")
OneWeb deploys 34 satellites; its in-orbit fleet now at 428 satellites
The latest move by the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, brings its total in-orbit constellation to 428 satellites
Telcos seek spectrum allocation via auction only, satellite players oppose
Telecom players have demanded up to 95 per cent cut in reserve price for spectrum in mid-frequency range
 "Telcos seek spectrum allocation via auction only, satellite players oppose")
Bifurcating satellite bands for 5G may cost India $184 bn: SIA-India
The Satcom Industry Association (SIA-India) said on Wednesday that bifurcating satellite bands for the upcoming 5G auction is likely to incur a massive $184.6 billion loss to the country.
 "Bifurcating satellite bands for 5G may cost India $184 bn: SIA-India")
Starlink's India head Sanjay Bhargava quits for personal reasons
Earlier, Bhargava had said that the company's target is to have 200,000 terminals across the country by December 2022
 "Starlink's India head Sanjay Bhargava quits for personal reasons")
Elon Musk satellites force China's space station to change course
Two satellites from the US company founded by Elon Musk came close to the station in July and October, forcing astronauts on board to take evasive action
 "Elon Musk satellites force China's space station to change course")
DoT working to simplify clearance process for satellite services
Bharti group-backed OneWeb and US-based SpaceX group firm Starlink Satellite Communications are in the fray to start satellite based broadband services in India
 "DoT working to simplify clearance process for satellite services")