Aimed to improve GPS accuracy, Japan launches third satellite 'Michibiki'
The launch was initially scheduled last week but was postponed due to a technical glitch.
Aug 19, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
NASA's latest communications satellite arrives in orbit
TDRS-M's predecessors, TDRS-K and TDRS-L, also launched on Atlas V rockets from the same launch complex in January 2013 and January 2014, respectively
Aug 19, 2017, 08:11 AM IST
Russia launches 73 satellites into three different orbits via Soyuz 2.1a rocket!
The 73 satellites also include those from US, Germany, Norway, Canada and Japan.
Jul 15, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
Another mega event? ISRO announces Friday launch of earth observation satellite, 30 nanosatellites!
The 30 satellites will together weigh 243 kg and the total weight of all the 31 satellites, including Cartosat, is about 955 kg, ISRO said.
Jun 20, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announces August launch of third GPS satellite!
This will be Japan's third Quasi-Zenith Satellite, a device designed to improve global navigation and augment signals emitted by the US-owned GPS, which has a 10-metre margin of error.
Jun 15, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Mongolia all set to send first sattelite to space
The satellite will accompany the "SpaceX Falcon 9" rocket at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida through a project supported by UNESCO and Japan.
Jun 03, 2017, 11:29 AM IST
India's 'priceless gift' to take off soon; ambitious South Asia Satellite set for May 5 launch
India's 'priceless gift' the South Asia Satellite will be launched on May 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today.
Apr 30, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Japan launches spy satellite to track North Korea's activities
Japan on Friday launched a new spy satellite as there is growing worry over North Korea`s quickening missile and nuclear programs.
Mar 17, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
SpaceX's EchoStar mission takes flight from historical NASA launch pad! - Watch video
Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar Corporation is global provider of satellite communication solutions.
Mar 16, 2017, 14:08 PM IST
India's space success not extensive, but offered 'food for thought' for other countries: Chinese daily
The China's official media also said that India's space programme offered "food for thought" for other countries on how to achieve space success with small budgets.
Feb 16, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
ISRO sets world record by successfully launching 104 satellites in single mission
Exactly at 9:28 am, ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C37 carrying 104 satellites blasted off from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
ISRO's mega satellite launch: Space agency to redeem half the value from foreign parties!
These 101 satellites are nano-satellites and belong to foreign nations, including the US and Germany.
Feb 07, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
Save the date: ISRO gears up for its mega-launch of 104 satellites on February 15!
Last year, ISRO launched 22 satellites at a go and this launch will have almost five times the number of crafts.
Jan 30, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
ISRO's February mega launch: All you need to know
ISRO’s workhorse PSLV-C37 rocket carrying no less than 103 satellites will be launched in the first week of February. 100 out of the 103 satellites are foreign, while only 3 are Indian.
Jan 22, 2017, 11:46 AM IST
Earthquake predictions next on China's space agenda; launch of satellite announced
The satellite will be China's first space-based platform for earthquake monitoring, providing a new approach for research.
Jan 17, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
ISRO's 2017 mega take-off: 103 satellites to be sent into space together in February!
Following this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet South Asian satellite project will take off in March.
Jan 04, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
China launches TanSat for three-year mission to monitor global carbon emissions
During its three-year mission, TanSat will thoroughly examine global carbon dioxide levels every 16 days, accurate to at least 4 ppm (parts per million).
Dec 22, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
ISRO all set to launch remote sensing satellite on December 7!
The 44.4 metre tall PSLV C36 is expected to place the 1,235 kg RESOURCESAT-2A into an 827km polar Sun Synchronous Orbit in about 18 minutes after lift off.
Dec 04, 2016, 21:34 PM IST
ISRO announces launch of satellites in 'synergetic partnership' with industries
This decision has been taken with an aim to make it a "win-win situation for both partners".
Nov 20, 2016, 21:47 PM IST
US gears up to launch the most scientifically advanced weather satellite this week!
Japan Meteorological Agency’s Himawari-8 satellite, launched in 2014 and Himawari-9, launched on November 1 have the similar capabilities of GOES-R.
Nov 16, 2016, 08:45 AM IST
