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Topic: Satellite

North Korea determined to launch more spy satellites soon, says news agency KCNA

Satellites will be modeled after Malligyong-1 satellite that Pyongyang launched in November, which govts in US, South Korea and Japan said violated UN Security Council resolutions.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launches third military satellite Noor 3 into orbit

Noor 3 imaging satellite orbits at altitude of 450 km (280 miles) above the earth’s surface and was launched by the three-stage Qased, or messenger carrier, state media said.

ISRO set to launch Singaporean DS-SAR Earth observation satellite & six private ones aboard PSLV

Main payload is 352-kg DS-SAR used for govt, military & commercial purposes. Others are National University of Singapore’s Galassia-2, NuLIoN, ORB-12 Strider & three built by students. 

Gulab jamun to ISRO SSLV—space evangelist Srimathy Kesan building satellites with teen girls

Gulab jamuns inspired Srimathy Kesan and her team of seven teenagers to develop tiny satellites the size of delicious round syrupy desserts. They built...

North Korea says its botched military satellite launch was ‘gravest failure,’ reports KCNA

North Korean rocket plunged into the sea ‘after losing thrust due to the abnormal starting of the second-stage engine,’ Pyongyang said after the launch failure.

South Korea recovers part of rocket used in North Korea’s failed military satellite launch

On 31 May, North Korea tried to launch its first spy satellite, but the flight ended in failure with the booster and payload plunging into the sea.

South Korea slaps sanctions on North’s hacking group after failed satellite launch

US and South Korea issued a joint advisory saying the hacking group conducts 'large-scale' cyber attacks at think tanks, academic institutions and news outlets.

North Korea constructing satellite launch pad hit ‘new level of urgency’, says US think tank report

The new launch pad appears to feature a rail-mounted assembly structure, a possible mechanism for lifting a rocket into place, lighting towers, and a tunnel for funneling flames away.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.