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US intelligence reports indicate that Chinese satellite imagery and intelligence support have significantly enhanced Iran's ability to precisely target US forces and ships. This assistance helps Iran track vessels and time drone and missile attacks, improving weapon effectiveness.
Source: Moneycontrol
NuRAN Wireless and Infratel Africa have launched a pilot in rural Nigeria to evaluate Starlink's LEO satellite service as a backhaul solution. This initiative aims to accelerate 4G migration and deliver higher-capacity rural connectivity, potentially creating a blueprint for broader African…
Source: Itweb
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched their satellite-to-mobile service in Uganda, marking it as the second African market for this technology. This partnership aims to extend connectivity to remote areas, supporting various sectors and essential communications.
Source: Space in Africa
Airtel Uganda has launched Starlink satellite-to-mobile services, enabling customers with compatible smartphones to connect in remote areas beyond traditional network reach. This makes Uganda the second African market for Airtel Africa to introduce this crucial service.
Source: Tech Africa News
The NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite has captured a remarkable time-lapse video of the Krasheninnikov volcano erupting in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Using synthetic aperture radar, NISAR monitored the lava flow from December 2025 to August 2026, demonstrating its capability for natural hazard…
Source: NASA
Bengaluru-based space startup GalaxEye Space Solutions secured Rs 64 crore in government funding to develop a multi-sensor satellite. This satellite will provide uninterrupted, high-resolution Earth imaging using a fusion of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Electro-Optical (EO) technologies…
Source: The Statesman
Sarawak's New Initiative NCR Land Survey program has covered over 1.25 million hectares, with Premier Abang Johari emphasizing end-to-end solutions, technology integration, and community engagement for land titling and future land-use planning.
Source: SarawaktribuneNASA experts will present on various Earth science topics at the FFA 2026 Hyperwall event. The schedule includes updates on NISAR, NOAA geostationary satellites, mineral resource discovery, and satellite ocean observations.
Source: NASA Science
This article compares Rocket Lab and BlackSky Technology, two key players expanding Earth-observation satellite constellations, highlighting their distinct roles in the space industry. It analyzes their financial fundamentals and stock performance to assess which offers a stronger investment…
Source: TradingView
NASA-funded research has discovered Incendiamoeba cascadensis, an amoeba thriving at 145°F (63°C), setting a new record for complex life's heat tolerance. This finding challenges previous assumptions about eukaryotic survival and offers new insights for astrobiology and the search for life beyond…
Source: NASA Science