Satellite

The central government clarified that satellite-based tolling will not replace FASTag from May 1. Instead, a trial ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less tolling system will be introduced at select toll plazas to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Starlink executives to discuss technology, partnerships, and investment plans in India. Starlink’s satellite internet aims to boost connectivity in remote areas, with support from Airtel and Jio partnerships.

During the last ten years starting from January 2015 to December 2024, a total of 393 foreign satellites and three Indian customer satellites have been launched on a commercial basis on board ISRO's PSLV, LVM3 and SSLV launch vehicles, the ministry apprised the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

Japan’s HNA2 rocket successfully placed the latest intelligence satellite in orbit on Friday. The satellite is expected to send key information regarding natural disasters and also help in keeping a close eye on neighbor rival North Korea.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 (ALOS-2) revealed a stunning contrast post the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on January 1. The Western coastline has so far seen at least 10 places extend coastline due to the tectonic shift.

The US Department of Defense, which is monitoring the satellite, expects the 660-pound spacecraft to re-enter the atmosphere at approximately 9:30 p.m. EDT (7 a.m. IST) on Wednesday, but the timings can vary.

The first phase of Gujarat elections that was held on December 1 witnessed 5 per cent less polling than in 2017, raising all kinds of theories on who this will benefit or hurt come December 8.

Unlike solid-solid or liquid-liquid combinations, a hybrid motor uses solid fuel and liquid oxidiser, it was noted. "Today's (Tuesday's) test of a flight equivalent 30 kN hybrid motor demonstrated ignition and sustained combustion for the intended duration of 15 seconds.

Scientists at the ISRO have been engaged in developing small launch vehicles over the last few weeks to meet the demand for such small satellites, which weigh upto 500 kgs and can be injected into the 500 kms low earth orbit.

The military equipment and systems that have been accorded AoNs include procurement of night sight (image intensifier), Light Vehicles GS 4X4, Air Defence Fire Control Radar (Light) and G-SAT 7B satellite.