Category Archives: Satellites

The History and Future of Satellite Communications

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

Guest Post by Philip J Reed on behalf of WildBlue Satellites help form the foundation of the global telecommunications network comprising telephone, television, and Internet services. They allow anyone in any location to pick up a cell phone and dial … Continue reading →

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ISRO’s Road Map :Moon, Mars and, 56 other Missions and Navigation System in Next Five Years

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

ISRO plans to launch 58 space missions, including sending spacecraft to moon and Mars, an exclusive satellite to keep a round-the-clock watch on the country and deploy 500 transponders in the next five years. It also aims to deploy its … Continue reading →

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India Going to Launch first Dedicated Millitary Satellite Rohini for Armed Forces

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

India is set to launch first-ever dedicated military satellite, Rohini, within a month. It is a naval surveillance and communications one, as part of their long-standing quest to effectively harness the final frontier of space, Times of India reported. In … Continue reading →

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A Woman to Lead RISAT-1 mission of ISRO,India

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Rashid Faridi

 Valarmathi, who hails from Tamil Nadu state (in India), will lead RISAT-1 (Radar Imaging Satellite) mission, announced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). She is the second woman scientist in India’s space history to head such a mission. T K Anuradha … Continue reading →

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