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China's quantum satellite, Micius, enables first totally secure long-range messages
• 5 years agoLaunched in 2016, Micius has already produced a number of breakthroughs under its operating team led by Pan Jian-Wei, China’s “Father of Quantum”.
Starlink in stealth mode: SpaceX launches 60 satellites with coating to reduce brightness
• 5 years agoThe new launch joined 120 similar spacecraft that were launched last year in May and November.
SpaceComm's Amos-17 completes in-orbit testing, reaches its final position
Tech2 News Staff • 5 years agoThe communication satellite was launched in August to replace an earlier one that had failed.
ISRO's 40th communication satellite GSAT-31 has been successfully launched
• 6 years agoThe 'high power' GSAT-31 will replace some of the satellites that are going to expire soon.
Daily Bulletin: President's Rule in J&K from tomorrow; ISRO satellite to launch today; rights groups seek Facebook board overhaul; day's top stories
Fp Staff • 6 years agoToday's top stories: Governor's Rule ends in Jammu and Kashmir; Satya Pal Malik recommends President's Rule; MNS chief Raj Thackeray gets bail in 2008 case; ISRO’s new communication satellite to launch today; and more.
ISRO to launch satellite hub for speedy data transfers, satellite monitoring in 2019
Ians • 6 years agoThe two-satellite IDRSS will maintain a continuous communication link with ISRO's GSLV Mk III
ISRO's GSAT29 satellite successfully lifted in first of 3 raises to its final orbit
Ians • 6 years agoThe GSAT-29 was put into orbit by India's heaviest rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle.
ISRO's GSAT-29 satellite launch on 14 Nov in the clouds after Cyclone Gaja warnings
Tech2 News Staff • 6 years agoThe mission, satellite & rocket are important to different aspects of ISRO’s future plans.
ISRO recalls communication satellite GSAT-11 from Arianespace's rocket port to conduct more tests
Ians • 7 years agoGSAT-11 was designed, assembled and integrated by the ISRO, and will have an estimated lift-off mass of 5,870 kg. It was planned to be launched mid May.
ISRO confirms loss of contact with GSAT-6A, after India’s largest communications satellite stops sending data
Tech2 News Staff • 7 years agoFour minutes after an orbit raising manoeuvre (the second of three such manoeuvres) at 10.51 am on Saturday, the satellite stopped sending data.