Bengaluru-based startup Pixxel announced the launch of three of the world's highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The Firefly constellation satellites were integrated via Exolaunch and launched aboard the Transporter-12 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The launch took place around 1

Bengaluru-based start-up Digantara is set to launch the world's first commercial satellite for surveillance of objects as small as 5 cm orbiting the Earth to ensure safer space operations. Surveillance of outer space or situational space awareness (SSA) is important to ensure the safety of spacecraft as orbits

On Tuesday, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella announced plans to invest over $3 billion in India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including the establishment of new data and skilling centres in the next two years. He was speaking at the Microsoft AI Tour in Bengaluru. Microsoft has three

V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and the Secretary of the Department of Space. According to news reports, he will take over from S Somanath on January 14, when his tenure ends. Cabinet's Appointments Committee issued an order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is advancing efforts to reduce dependence on China in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain by supporting local innovations, The Economic Times reports. Abhay Karandikar, head of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), said the foundation is driving research in battery

The Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation has found that Apple Inc. violated competition laws by mandating developers to use its in-app payment system for paid apps and purchases, Mint reported, citing sources. Apple, which charges up to 30% commission, has been provided a confidential report to prepare

Reliance Industries is preparing to upend the Artificial Intelligence sector by lowering prices, just as it did in the telecom industry to capture the market. Jio Platforms is collaborating with tech behemoths like Nvidia to co-develop AI language models to provide revolutionary solutions like personalised and reasonably priced AI as

Japanese startup Orbital Lasers and Indian robotics company InspeCity have agreed to jointly explore the use of laser-equipped satellites to remove space debris. The two companies will assess business opportunities for in-orbit services, such as de-orbiting defunct satellites and prolonging spacecraft life. Orbital Lasers plans to demonstrate its laser system