May 28, 2026

Earth observation

SIA-India bats for higher space budget, hybrid manufacturing incentives & more – The Times of India

SIA-India bats for higher space budget, hybrid manufacturing incentives & more – The Times of India

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BENGALURU: The Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India) has called for a threefold increase in the national space budget, creation of specialised manufacturing incentives and long-term funding frameworks for connectivity, navigation and earth observation as part of its recommendations submitted to the finance ministry, Department of Space (DoS) and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre…

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How was the first full-colour photograph of Earth captured by NASA | – The Times of India

How was the first full-colour photograph of Earth captured by NASA | – The Times of India

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The first full-colour photograph of Earth marked a turning point in how humanity understood its planet, shifting the view from fragmented satellite snapshots to a vivid global portrait. During the late 1960s, NASA was expanding its experimental satellite programme, exploring how colour imaging could enhance weather forecasting and planetary observation. This period saw rapid innovation…

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