There's a new race in space, but it's not where you might think. It's happening close to home – in the nearest bit of space, right on the edge of Earth's atmosphere. High in the skies of Earth ...

If you want to send something into orbit, you have to decide how high your satellite is going to fly. Earth orbits are generally described in terms of altitude and are categorised into different ...

Originally called Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), NavIC is meant to provide accurate position information service to users across India and its 1,500-km neighbourhood.

Elon Musk's internet satellites have been a game changer for people in rural areas, but scientists are alarmed that plans to launch thousands more will be perilous for our skies.

Here’s how it works. Rocket Lab launched five "Internet of Things" satellites on Saturday (Feb. 8). A 59-foot-tall (18 meters) Electron rocket carrying five spacecraft for the French company ...

Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to reach emergency services or let loved ones know you're safe. Satellite messaging is a relatively new feature in ...

In August 2022, T-Mobile and SpaceX announced a bold plan to expand cellular connectivity across the US with the help of low-orbit satellites. Fast-forward to 2025, and the T-Mobile Starlink ...

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced that final preparations are underway for the launch of MBZ-SAT, the UAE’s most advanced Earth observation satellite. The satellite is ...

Satellite images help identify large areas of pollution caused by fires, dust or sand storms, volcanic eruptions, large industrial sources, or the transport of man-made pollution from other regions.

Himawari-8 and -9 are geostationary weather satellites operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). They are successors to JMA’s Multi-functional Transport Satellite (MTSAT) series, offering ...