India to launch uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2026

Building on the success of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's maiden journey to the International Space Station (ISS), India is set to take its first steps towards its own human space flight when......

SpaceX's Starship explodes during flight test

A SpaceX Starship prototype exploded minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday. IMAGE: SpaceX Starship prototype explodes after its launch from the company's Boca Chica launchpad in Texas,......

Elon Musk's Starlink gets nod to offer satellite internet in India

India's space regulator INSPACe has granted a licence to Elon Musk-run Starlink to offer space-based internet services in the country. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

Shubhanshu adjusting to life on Earth, says father

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian astronaut who along with three others returned recently from a successful space mission, is in Houston in the United States, as he readjusts to life on......

Vi partners SpaceX-rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Wednesday announced a partnership with satcom firm AST SpaceMobile, a rival of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, for delivering satellite service on smartphones......

Govt issues LoI to Starlink for satcom services

The government has issued Letter of Intent to Starlink for satcom services, sources said on Wednesday. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Starlink is a satellite internet service developed by......

Elon Musk's Starlink gets satcom nod for India

Elon Musk's Starlink has received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in India, a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial......

Would you buy Starlink plans at 3K-4.2K/month?

The company had announced similar pricing for Sri Lanka, where its application was in advanced stages of regulatory clearance. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for......