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  NISAR maps India’s soil at 100m resolution; NSIL–GalaxEye pact boosts space sector

  Science | February 14, 2026 16:53 IST

  ISRO said NISAR is imaging India in S- and L-bands, generating 100m soil moisture products every 12 days. The data supports agriculture, irrigation planning, and drought preparedness. NSIL has partnered with GalaxEye to resell advanced satellite imagery products.

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  Can AI data centres really work in space? The technical and environmental hurdles

  Technology | February 05, 2026 7:39 IST

  Elon Musk wants to build solar-powered AI data centres in space using up to a million satellites, but experts warn of technical, financial and environmental challenges.

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  ISRO planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, says chairman V Narayanan

  Science | January 25, 2026 12:04 IST

  ISRO Chairman V Narayanan says India is planning multiple satellite launches in 2026, along with ambitious goals like an Indian space station and a human Moon mission under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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  SpaceX expands Starlink network with 29-satellite Falcon 9 launch from Florida

  Science | January 21, 2026 11:55 IST

  SpaceX has launched 29 new Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, expanding its low Earth orbit internet constellation. The mission marked the eighth launch of 2026 and featured another successful booster landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

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  Thousands of dead satellites in orbit are a big risk: How the world plans to clean earth’s orbit

  Science | January 17, 2026 17:54 IST

  Earth’s orbit is getting dangerously crowded with space debris, raising the risk of satellite collisions and global communication failures. Led by the European Space Agency’s Zero Debris Charter, space agencies and private companies are racing to clean up orbital debris using de-orbiting satellites.

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  ISRO PSLV-C62 mission fails: 16 Satellites lost, but Spanish 'KID' prototype survives re-entry

  Science | January 13, 2026 17:17 IST

  ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission ends in failure as 16 satellites are lost due to a third-stage anomaly. However, the Spanish KID satellite miraculously survived 28g loads. Read the full analysis of the PSLV-C62 failure and KID survival.

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  Space 'petrol pumps' in orbit: How OrbitAid’s AyulSAT will extend satellite lifespan

  Science | January 11, 2026 14:07 IST

  Chennai-based OrbitAid Aerospace is set to launch AyulSAT onboard the PSLV this Monday. The mission marks India's first attempt at commercial in-orbit satellite refuelling and docking technology

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  ISRO's first launch of 2026 scheduled today; to carry DRDO satellite among other payloads

  Science | January 11, 2026 23:57 IST

  ISRO will conduct its first launch of the year on January 12, as the PSLV-C62 mission takes flight from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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  Why Starlink satellite internet rollout getting delayed: Telecom Minister Scindia explains factors

  Technology | December 28, 2025 18:38 IST

  Recent disagreements between TRAI and the DoT have emerged regarding satcom spectrum allocation, following TRAI's rejection of multiple DoT suggestions earlier this month.

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  Following successful ISRO launch, Bluebird Block-2 satellite set to begin operations in coming weeks

  Science | December 28, 2025 11:08 IST

  On December 24, the Bluebird Block-2 satellite reached Low Earth Orbit following a flawless launch by ISRO’s 'Bahubali' rocket, the LVM3-M6.

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  ISRO chairman hails ‘historic’ LVM3 success; BlueBird Block-2 becomes India's heaviest launch

  Science | December 24, 2025 10:41 IST

  The ISRO Chairman confirmed the precision injection of the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit, hailing the mission as a pivotal milestone for India’s commercial space sector.

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  ISRO set for historic LVM3-M6 launch today: All you need to know about the mission

  Science | December 24, 2025 8:46 IST

  ISRO is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 spacecraft today, December 24, at 8:55.30 AM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

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  ISRO to launch AST SpaceMobile satellite via LVM3 rocket on Dec 24

  Technology | December 20, 2025 11:14 IST

  The ISRO's LVM3-M6 mission carrying US-based firm AST SpaceMobile communication satellite is slated for a morning liftoff on December 24 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

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  Starlink withdraws 'incorrect' India internet prices, cites glitch and pending regulatory approval

  Technology | December 09, 2025 13:36 IST

  The VP of Starlink Business Operations clarified the situation, stating that Starlink has not yet launched in India and is therefore not taking customer orders.

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  TRAI rejects 5% satellite internet fee and retains Rs 500 urban charge

  Technology | December 09, 2025 7:58 IST

  TRAI has reiterated its original recommendations in its recent communication to the DoT. If these are adopted by the government, Starlink's India plans will likely proceed without a fee hike, leading to a swift launch of satellite internet services.

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  NASA study reveals shocking new threat ruining Hubble and future telescope images

  Science | December 04, 2025 14:35 IST

  While space telescopes are presumed safe from interference, a NASA-led study recently confirmed a major problem that is now ruining their images.

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  ISRO-NASA's NISAR satellite to be declared operational on November 7, says ISRO chief

  Science | November 05, 2025 15:43 IST

  Considered the most expensive Earth observation satellite ever built, the 2,400 kg NISAR was launched on July 30 using ISRO’s GSLV rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

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  ISRO set to launch India’s heaviest communication satellite: Check launch time, where to watch live

  Science | November 02, 2025 10:32 IST

  ISRO will launch its most powerful communication satellite, CMS-03, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Weighing in at 4,410 kg, CMS-03 will be the heaviest communication satellite India has ever sent into space.

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  Starlink prepares India launch: Satellite stations planned in 9 cities for high-speed internet acces

  Technology | October 24, 2025 11:58 IST

  Elon Musk's Starlink is preparing for its full-scale launch in India, with plans to build gateway earth stations in nine major cities across the country.

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  ISRO outlines major missions, including two LVM-3 launches in November and Gaganyaan progress

  Science | October 24, 2025 11:38 IST

  ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that the agency will launch the CMS-03 communication satellite and the private U.S. satellite BlueBird in November, along with providing updates on several other missions.