Category Archives: Satellites

Climate change puts an end to India-Bangladesh island dispute

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Once a flashpoint in India-Bangladesh ties, the New Moore Island or Purbasha in the Bay of Bengal, which Dhaka called the South Talpatti, has ceased to exist, consumed by the rising sea. This was announced by the School of Oceanographic … Continue reading →

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Russia, India Plan to Make GPS navigation devices jointly

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Russia and India might establish a joint venture to produce navigation equipment for GPS and GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), according to GPS Daily report. GLONASS is the Russian equivalent of the US GPS and is designed for both military … Continue reading →

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IIT-Kanpur of India sets up base station for its nano Jugnu satellite

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur has set up a base station within its premises for nano-satellite Jugnu, which will be launched in a polar orbit by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) early next year. The nano-satellite, designed and developed … Continue reading →

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Indian space programme budget up Substantially

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

India’s human space flight programme got a major boost as the General Budget proposed a significant allocation to it and also sought increase in funds for setting up an indigenous global positioning system.The Budget, presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee … Continue reading →