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Saturday, September 6, 2025
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Topic: Satellite

Google-backed Pixxel launches India’s first hyperspectral satellites with SpaceX

The satellites dim to use hyperspectral imaging, capturing detailed data across light bands to aid agriculture, mining, environmental monitoring, and defence.

Bezo’s Blue Origin postpones debut launch of New Glenn over rocket issue

Delayed by a day during the inaugural attempt to reach orbit & compete with SpaceX in the satellite launch market, the launcher sat on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

ISRO postpones SpaDex docking to 9 January

The space agency said the docking process requires further validation through ground simulations.

India to host Asia-Oceania satellite users’ conference

The IMD and Ministry of Earth Sciences to welcome 150 attendees between 4 and 6 December in New Delhi.

15,500-18,500 stubble fires predicted in Punjab, Haryana this winter, unless on-ground action ramps up

NASA scientist analysed area of paddy sown in the states using NASA’s MODIS Aqua satellite. He added that proactive measures by govt could reduce number of stubble fires significantly.

UK Space Command launches first military satellite

Tyche is set to provide daytime imagery and video for military and government tasks.

ISRO launches EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite

The mission will provide critical data for various industries including satellite-based surveillance, disaster monitoring, and environmental monitoring.

ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite-8 from Sriharikota

The primary objectives of the mission include designing & developing a microsatellite, creating payload instruments, and incorporating new technologies, an ISRO release stated.

SSLV’s I-Day launch beckons new era for India’s satellite sector. All about ISRO’s smallest rocket

SSLV-D3 will carry Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08 into space. With its 'launch-on-demand' capabilities, SSLV will help cater to emerging small satellite launch services market.

What’s quantum navigation? It could even replace GPS

Where satellite navigation relies on the signal bouncing back from space, quantum navigation focuses on the movement of a single atom tracked under cryogenic conditions.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?