Satellites

India to check illegal mining through satellites

India would soon use indigenous space technology to check illegal mining and guard its mineral wealth using satellite imagery, a top official said on Thursday.

Sep 24, 2015, 18:07 PM IST

China launches 20 micro satellites using new carrier rocket

 China on Sunday successfully placed 20 micro satellites into space using its latest carrier rocket powered by pollution-free fuels, boosting the Communist giant's competitiveness in the global satellite launch sector, state media reported.

Sep 20, 2015, 13:31 PM IST

Airbus to build satellites for OneWeb to beam Internet from space

Bankrolled in part by Richard Branson`s London-based Virgin Group and chipmaker Qualcomm Inc, the project will cost between $1.5 billion and $2 billion.

Jun 16, 2015, 08:12 AM IST