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India Plans Satellite Constellation to Counter Foreign Surveillance; Private Sector to Play Key Role
In a strategic push to strengthen national security, the Indian Ministry of Defence is finalizing a multi-year contract to deploy a constellation of satellites aimed at monitoring foreign spacecraft that could be surveilling India, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Valued at ₹150 crore annually, the project is expected to be executed by […]
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ISRO to Launch Satellite Enabling Direct Smartphone Voice Calls from Space
ISRO is set to achieve a significant milestone by launching an American communications satellite designed to enable direct voice communication via smartphones from space. This will mark the first instance of a US company deploying a large communication satellite from India, as ISRO has previously only launched smaller satellites for American firms. India’s Science Minister, […]
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GSAT-N2 Launched | Space X Launches ISRO Satellites
Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s advanced communication satellite, GSAT-N2, from the Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday. The satellite was deployed using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, marking the beginning of a promising commercial partnership between ISRO and SpaceX. ISRO + SpaceX 🚀 GSAT N-2 Launched Today. […]
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SpaceX to launch Indian Satellites for ISRO
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly struck a significant deal with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch the GSAT-20 communications satellite. The mission is scheduled for early next week and will use SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This collaboration marks the first commercial partnership between ISRO and SpaceX and comes under the newly elected US […]
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Satellite Communications to Extend Network Coverage in Remote, Rural Areas: Ashwini Vaishnaw
During the India Satcom Symposium 2024, Minister for Communications, IT, and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the significance of satellite communications (satcom) in extending connectivity to remote and far-flung areas, particularly in the northeast region of India. Vaishnaw noted that terrestrial mobile networks currently cover over 95% of the country, with satellite communication playing a crucial […]
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