Page 18 - Satellite
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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ISRO developing SSLV with pvt participation, to be launched in Q1 of 2022
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that the ISRO is developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation and it will be launched in the first quarter of 2022
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India launched 27 satellite, 25 vehicle missions in last 5 years: Centre
A total number of 27 satellite missions and 25 launch vehicle missions were successfully accomplished during the last five years from April 2016 to March 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said
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NGO Telecom Watchdog demands criminal case against Elon Musk-owned Starlink
The DoT last week said Starlink is not licensed to offer satellite-based internet services in India
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Allow satellite operators buy capacity from foreign players directly: Trai
Satellite service providers in the country should be allowed to directly buy capacity from an approved list of foreign players
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China launches new satellite from Taiyuan center in Shanxi province
China launched a new satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in the northern province of Shanxi
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Pleiades Neo geospatial imagery is now available on UP42 marketplace
Pleiades Neo is a constellation of four satellites
Starlink and OneWeb: Can satellite broadband bridge India's digital divide?
Satellite-based broadband connectivity promises to bridge India's digital divide. But can it deliver? What challenges does it face? Let's look at this new technology and understand and its pitfalls
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TMS, Ep 38: Diwali for theatres, satellite broadband, Paytm-Sapphire IPOs
Does Diwali glitter mean turnaround for the Indian film industry? Will satellite broadband bridge India's digital divide? What is digital gold, and should you invest in it? Get all the answers here
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