China successfully launches first high-throughput communications satellite
This satellite will enable passengers of high-speed trains to watch high-definition videos smoothly and help those at the scene of natural disasters.
Apr 12, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
SpaceX postpones launch of Falcon 9 rocket/EchoStar satellite; next attempt on Thursday
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was to deliver EchoStar XXIII, a commercial communications satellite for EchoStar Corporation, to a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO).
Mar 14, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
Cellphone, satellite data can map poverty: Scientists
The researchers from the University of Southampton and the Sweden-based Flowminder Foundation found that by combining mobile data and geospatial data from satellites, they were able to produce poverty predictions which are comparable with those made from traditional sources, but with significant advantages.
Feb 08, 2017, 16:22 PM IST
Russian-built Soyuz rocket successfully places Spanish satellite into orbit
It was the first launch of the year by Arianespace, which plans a total of 12 throughout 2017.
Jan 28, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
Japan launches defence communications satellite
Japan on Tuesday launched a new communications satellite designed to promote the sharing of military information.
Jan 24, 2017, 21:42 PM IST
China begins operation of first hack proof quantum satellite
It is officially operational after four months of in-orbit testing, said the report.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:47 PM 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
China launches telecommunication technology test satellite
China plans to conduct a "record" number of 30 space launch missions this year as part of its efforts to expand its ambitious space programme.
Jan 06, 2017, 11:18 AM IST
After Falcon 9 explosion, SpaceX to try new launch on January 8
After three months of rocket explosion on the launchpad in September- destroying a $200 million Facebook satellite, Space X is planning for new launch in January 8.
Jan 03, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
China successfully launches two high-resolution remote sensing satellites
China on Wednesday successfully launched two high-resolution remote sensing satellites which can get commercial images at 0.5-meter resolution.
Dec 28, 2016, 11:08 AM 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
China launches first fully-owned satellite ground station near North Pole
In order to collect satellite data anywhere on the Earth swiftly, China has launched its first fully-owned oversees satellite ground station near North Pole.
Dec 16, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
China launches new-generation weather satellite 'Fengyun-4' in geostationary orbit
China launched its first of second-generation weather satellite 'Fengyun-4' at 12:11 a.m. local time on Sunday, marking an upgrade of China`s meteorological satellites in geostationary orbit.
Dec 11, 2016, 04:23 AM IST
China successfully launches fourth data satellite 'Tianlian I-04'
The satellite, Tianlian I-04, was launched on a Long March-3C carrier rocket at 11:24 pm Beijing time from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest Sichuan province last night, state-run Xinhua quoted officials of the centre as saying.
Nov 23, 2016, 11:07 AM IST
NASA successfully launches ''next generation'' weather satellite from Florida
The satellite was rocketed into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 6:42 p.m. EST on Saturday (5.12 a.m. Sunday, India time) is on its way to sharpen forecasts, watches and warnings about hurricanes and storms, NASA said.
Nov 20, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
GOES-R Weather Satellite all set for launch
The Atlas V rocket and its GOES-R weather satellite are all set for Saturday’s launch from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida into the orbit.
Nov 19, 2016, 23:50 PM IST
Chinese satellite seeking dark matter detects 1.6 bn particles
The satellite that China launched into space last year to explore dark matter - thought to be the invisible part of the cosmos - has already detected 1.6 billion particles, officials said on Saturday.
Nov 12, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
After PM Modi's congratulatory message, President Mukherjee hails ISRO for GSAT-18 launch
President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated ISRO for successfully launching the India's communication satellite GSAT-18.
Oct 06, 2016, 23:02 PM IST
India used 'Cartosat 2c' satellite in surgical strikes against Pakistan
India used 'Cartosat 2c' satellite in surgical strike against Pakistan. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Oct 01, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
ISRO to launch IIT Bombay students' satellite 'Pratham' on September 26
India will soon witness one of the most historical space mission with the launch of 'Pratham', a satellite designed and built by the students of IIT-Bombay.
Sep 22, 2016, 22:35 PM IST
