India has decided to ease the entry for foreign direct investment in the space sector. The move will allow 100% foreign direct investment in the manufacture of satellite systems without any approval from the government. But will the policy change open doors for opportunistic takeovers? Will China use the opportunity to hijack India's space ambitions?

Gravitas | India's game-changing FDI move will boost India's space goals | Here's how

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) on Saturday (Feb 17) successfully launched INSAT-3DS satellite marking a second such feat in the new year. ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) was used for the launch that took place at 5:35 pm (IST) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre's Sriharikota range in southern India.

ISRO launches INSAT-3DS successfully, marking second achievement this year

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are considering launching the LignoSat probe - the world's first wooden satellite into space, in an attempt to make spaceflight operations sustainable. Watch to know more!

Japan & NASA to launch world's first wooden satellite

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are considering launching the LignoSat probe - the world's first wooden satellite into space, in an attempt to make spaceflight operations sustainable.

World's 1st wooden satellite to be launched soon. Why is it significant?

ISRO satellite launch: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully launched INSAT-3DS, its latest satellite. The launch took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota near southern Indian city of Chennai.

ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS satellite, adds another feather in its cap

The Joe Biden administration publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Earth.

Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, claims US

US White House's Intelligence Committee chairman has warned of a "national security threat" related to Russian nuclear capabilities. The intelligence report says that Russia wants to put a nuclear weapon into space that would be possibly used against the satellites.

Russia wants to deploy nuclear weapons into space in a threat to the world's security, US warns

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on 1 January launched its first mission of the year 2024.

ISRO launches XPoSat satellite to study black holes

After nearly detonating its first atom bomb 60 years ago, China is now said to be rapidly expanding the lethality of its missile force by making efforts to reactivate its Lop Nur nuclear test facility which is located in the remote Xinjiang Autonomous Region, in the country's northwest, as per a report published by the New York Times.

Is China secretly working towards next nuclear test? Satellite images hint at development

The secret space plane of China is likely to be sending signals to maybe a ship or a hidden ground station near the west coast of North America, said amateur astronomer Scott Tilley, who has kept track of the craft since it entered the orbit of Earth last week.

China's secret aircraft sending signals to hidden station in US? Satellite tracker says 'maybe'

North Korea has deployed troops and heavy weapons near border with South Korea following teh suspension of military accord between the nations.

North Korea deploys more troops and weapons at graud posts with South Korea

India is among the leading space powers in the world and possesses end-to-end space capability India designs and launches its own rockets and satellites to rip the benefits of space applications. In order to help friendly nations in the neighborhood India is offering them training and support to harness the power of space. Take a look.

India's ISRO and Mauritius Innovation & Research Council sign a pact

The air pollution level in India's capital city New Delhi continues to be 'severely bad' category as the authorities adopt emergency measures like shutting down schools and imposing traffic curbs.

India: NASA's satellite images show smog not only in Delhi but from Punjab to Bay of Bengal

Indian firm Skyroot Aerospace shot to fame by launching India's first privately-built rocket 'Vikram-S'. After the successful upper-atmospheric rocket launch mission in November 2022 helped them prove their fundamental technology, the firm promised to launch a more advanced rocket 'Vikram-1', that would orbit satellites in space.

Indian rocket firm Skyroot to launch French satellites from 2024

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a historic step by imposing its first-ever fine on a company for breaching its anti-space debris regulation.

US govt imposes historic $150,000 space debris penalty on Dish Network

China is all set for its robotic lunar expedition. The Chang'e 6 mission. Reportedly, the mission will carry the ICUBE-Q cubesat satellite from Pakistan.

China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission: China to help Pakistan launch ICUBE-Q Cubesat satellite

China is making strides in its efforts to create a second megaconstellation of satellites, known as G60 Starlink, designed to provide widespread broadband internet access and compete with SpaceX's renowned Starlink programme, South China Morning Post reported.

China pushes for second 12,000-satellite megaconstellation to challenge SpaceX dominance

Iran's Revolutionary Guards carried out a successful launch of a third military satellite on Wednesday (September 27), country's state media repoted citing Minister of Communications Issa Zarepour.

Iran successfully launches new military satellite into orbit, says state media

President Vladimir Putin said Russia would help North Korea launch satellites and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Moscow had his full backing in its "sacred fight" with the West as they met on Wednesday at a cosmodrome in Russia's Far East.

Kim Jong Un meets Putin: Russia to provide advance technology for satellite, submarine | WION

Telesat, the Canadian satellite operator, has just inked a game-changing deal with Spacex. Telesat's ambitious light-speed constellation is set to take a giant leap forward with Spacex as its launch partner.

Telesat partners with Spacex for light-speed satellite

On Monday, Canada’s Telesat said that it had reached a deal with SpaceX to begin launching its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in 2026, with the intention of offering international internet access from space by the end of 2027.

Canada’s Telesat joins hands with SpaceX to launch broadband satellites: Report

The moon is Earth's natural satellite is it the closest celestial body to Earth and the only one where astronauts have landed so far.

Lunar traffic risks satellite collision

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Expanding India's avenues of cooperation with Oman and Mauritius, the Indian space agency ISRO is working with their counterparts from the respective nations to build and launch satellites for them and offering them the benefits of space applications and space-based services.

ISRO may offer services to Oman & Mauritius help them build & launch satellites

ISRO has successfully carried out its second launch mission this month: Seven Singaporean polar satellites have been successfully placed in orbit.

ISRO successfully launches Singapore's earth observing satellite

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