Bangalore-based spacetech start-up Pixxel plans to launch 24 satellites in the next two years, a top company executive said. Founded in 2019 by Awais Ahmed, the four-year old spacetech start-up is focussed on launching the first six of the 24-satellite constellation Fireflies in 2024 and 18 in 2025.Pixxel was founded with a primary thesis that extant satellite data was not enough for advanced
Author: DataFloren
-
India, US Looking At Finalising MQ-9B Predator Drone Deal By Early Next Year
In 2020, the Indian Navy had taken on lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from General Atomics for a period of one year for surveillance in the Indian Ocean. While the Navy will get 15 Sea Guardian drones, the Indian Air Force and the Army will each get eight Sky Guardian dronesIndia is looking at sealing a landmark deal to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the US under a
-
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Military
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly developed in recent years, and its potential military applications have been a subject of much debate. AI has the ability to automate decision-making processes and perform tasks that were once exclusive to human operators. As a result, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way military operations are conducted. Artificial
-
North Korea says Kim Jong Un has examined photos from new spy satellite
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 25, 2021
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has examined photos taken of an American carrier by the communist nation’s first spy satellite, state media reported Saturday.
Kim surveyed the photos during a visit to the control center of North Korea’s National Aerospace Technology Administration on Friday, according to the Pyongyang Times.
Kim “learned in detail about the photos of major target -
A nanosatellite and a hot air balloon for emergency broadband anywhere
Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Nov 24, 2023
Ninety-five per cent of the planet’s population has access to broadband internet, via cable or a mobile network. However, there are still some places and situations in which staying connected can be very difficult. Quick responses are necessary in emergency situations, such as after an earthquake or during a conflict. So too are reliable telecommunications networks that are not susceptible to ou
-
Russian satellite Kosmos-2570 detached two military objects – US
Specialists from LeoLabs, have drawn parallels between the Russian military satellite Kosmos-2570 and the well-known “Matryoshka” Russian nesting dolls in space
The post Russian satellite Kosmos-2570 detached two military objects – US first appeared on BulgarianMilitary.com. -
Propelling Innovation: The Growth of Microsatellite and Nanosatellite Constellations Driven by Space Internet, Navigation, Remote Sensing, and Security
Introduction: In recent years, the field of space exploration has witnessed a significant surge in the deployment of microsatellite and nanosatellite constellations. These constellations, consisting of numerous small satellites working together, have become instrumental in driving innovation across multiple domains, including Space Internet, Navigation, Remote Sensing, and Security. In this article, we will explore how …
-
Israel Made Anti-Drone System To Be Installed Along India-Pakistan Border
Earlier, the Government of India deployed an Israel-developed smart fencing system having a ‘quick response team’ mechanism along its volatile border with Pakistan. The same system is under implementation along a small portion of India-Bangladesh border. Now, the Government is considering the installation of an anti-drone system from Israel along the India-Pakistan border.New Delhi: The Ministry
-
The case for LEO satellite connectivity in $50 billion EIS contract
The contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.
-
N Korea had Russian help getting spy satellite to orbit, S Korea says
North Korea said its “Malligyong-1″ satellite has already transmitted images of military facilities in the U.S. territory of Guam.