Gurgaon woman busts myth of ‘lavish corporate life’, says salary disappears after paydayA Gurgaon woman shared how bills and daily expenses left her with little of her salary soon after payday. Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 14:24:23 IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy
Founder who survived on bread, water at 18 thinks everyone should go ‘completely broke’ onceA Mumbai-based founder claimed that surviving on bread and water at 18 removed his fear of startup failure and financial losses. Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than $20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers. Amazon "has secretly and systematically overcharged its approximately 1
Always looking for a sweet treat after dinner? Fitness coach Eric Roberts shares 3 reasons for late-night sugar cravings Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 14:09:20 IST By Eshana Saha Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Read more to find out why your sugar cravings intensify at the end of the day!
3-year-old kidnapped from Delhi found 1,000 km away in Bihar; accused woman had 6 daughters, wanted a sonThe child went missing while he was playing near his mother, who had gone to the hospital to collect medicines, police said. Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
A year after
Thiruvananthapuram-based HEX20 successfully launched its second satellite, KOYO, for Taiwan's National Central University. This mission follows their first satellite launch last year, marking another significant achievement. KOYO's successful deployment and signal reception confirm its operational status in space. The company has six more missions scheduled for launch within the next twelve months. HEX20 continues to establish itself as a reliable global satellite mission partner.
Thiruvananthapuram, A year after successfully sending its first satellite into space, Technopark-based HEX20 has marked another milestone by launching its second satellite, , for Taiwan's National Central University.
The satellite lifted off aboard SpaceX's Transporter-17 mission and was deployed about an hour after reaching space, a release said here on Monday.
Around 40 minutes after deployment, received KOYO's first beacon signals, which were decoded by the SatNOGS amateur satellite community, confirming that the satellite was operational.
Last year, the company launched 'Nila', in partnership with Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), making it Kerala's first privately built satellite.According to Amal Chandran, Chief Executive Officer, HEX20, KOYO represents another important step in establishing HEX20 as a trusted global satellite mission partner.
"Each successful mission expands our flight heritage, strengthens the maturity of our platforms, and reinforces our ability to deliver end-to-end satellite missions with speed, reliability, and engineering excellence. As demand for affordable and responsive access to space continues to grow, HEX20 is committed to enabling governments, research institutions, and commercial organisations to transform ambitious ideas into successful space missions," Chandran said.
Anurag Reghu, CTO & Co-Founder, HEX20, said, "KOYO has performed as designed on orbit with over 1,500 beacon packets decoded, 75+ commands successfully transmitted from the ground, and the satellite is currently undergoing commissioning for nominal operational mode."
Reghu said the payload operations are scheduled to commence sequentially in week two.
KOYO carries Taiwan-based Aegiverse's Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG), USA-based Amplified Space's configurable power system, a digipeater for the amateur community from Taiwan and Taiwan-based ET Space Power solar cells qualified in a HEX20-built solar panel.
"So far, the ET Space Power solar cells have performed to specifications," he said.
Reghu said KOYO proved that the company had learnt from the first mission.
KOYO has also successfully space-qualified HEX20's solar panel deployment mechanisms, which include a novel feedback mechanism, hinge design, deployable monopole rod antenna, and provided further heritage to the AX CubeSat platform.
MB Aravind, Co-Founder & Director, HEX20, said the mission marks another major milestone for the company.
"It's been an exciting week for the HEX20 team providing validation for the hard work they have been putting in on simultaneous product development and mission execution. Nila, our first satellite, was a great learning experience," he added.
According to the release, HEX20 has six more missions scheduled for launch in the next 12 months.
"These are NILA III- a CubeSat built to qualify UK-based OhmSpace's propulsion system; SAISI -- a ship identification satellite for National Central University in Taiwan; COSPAR-1-- a collaborative space weather measurement satellite in collaboration with multiple global entities through COSPAR; and Emirates Asteroid Mission Asteroid Impactor Probe," it said.
Emirates Asteroid Mission is designed to image and impact the Asteroid Justitia flying along with the UAE's Asteroid Mission. This mission will travel further than any MicroSat/CubeSat in human history, the release said.
HEX20's own MAYA-V1 and DINK-N1 missions are designed as payload aggregator missions carrying multiple customer payloads in addition to HEX20's own thermal and visible Earth imaging payloads which will start providing actionable Earth observation data for multiple applications.
Technopark said HEX20 is Kerala's first startup to partner with US launch provider Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for launching its maiden satellite Nila, named after the culturally significant river in Kerala, as well as the Technopark building where it is located.
HEX20, which has its presence in the US, UAE and Taiwan, has partnered with the domestic manufacturing network that plays a pivotal role in ISRO missions. HEX20 builds payload-agnostic satellite platforms and offers satellite mission-as-a-service and payload hosting capabilities for in-orbit demonstrations to its customers.
Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source
Source: EconomicTimes
Related Posts: 1.5 lakh close-approach alerts issued for ISRO's Earth-orbiting satellites in 2025 Google takes down AI image generator tied to Google Earth after satellite photo deepfakes A fashion show featuring pregnant women held in Thiruvananthapuram BJP's Big Win In Thiruvananthapuram The Throne Of Thiruvananthapuram Can BJP’s Thiruvananthapuram Win Hurt Cong Ahead Of Assembly Polls School holiday declared in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram due to heavy rain BJP's rise in Thiruvananthapuram puts Congress under pressure Board games find space in Thiruvananthapuram cafes Pickleball picks up in Thiruvananthapuram
63-year-old grandmother shares 1 exercise senior citizens must do to stay independent as they age: 'Knee pain is tricky' Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 14:05:05 IST By Sanya Panwar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Think you should skip squats due to knee pain? This 63-year-old fitness coach says
1 days ago
India’s economy grew 7.8% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY27, significantly stronger than the market expectation of around 7.1% and above the Reserve Bank of India’s 7% projection. The latest number is particularly important because it came at a time when the global economy was
1 days ago
Like many Gen Zs in Kozhikode, Athira K.B. enjoys eating out and spends much of her free time watching short food videos on Instagram. “If a restaurant regularly pops up on my feed, I instantly feel like checking out what makes it so special,” the 22-year-old college student says
1 days ago
As Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat took the stage at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday to deliver a message of “universal oneness”, a group of nearly 90 American politicians was preparing a different memo: they would not accept political contributions from entities
1 days ago
A five-member bench of the National Company Law Tribunal on Tuesday stayed the approval of a repayment plan under which media baron Subhash Chandra was allowed to pay Rs 6.2 crore to creditors against admitted claims of about Rs 22,006 crore in his personal insolvency resolution process
1 days ago
US President Donald Trump’s tenure has vindicated many in the Indian foreign policy establishment prone to reflexive anti-Americanism. However, the recent history of intensified engagement between India and the US, the ongoing bureaucratic collaboration
1 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open flat amid renewed crude oil price rally, global tensionsThe 30-share BSE Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40 per cent, to close at 76,957.27 with 20 of its constituents ending lower and 10 with gains on Monday Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
1 days ago
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Monday (August 31, 2026) to hit Iran “hard” after the two foes traded fire for the first time in weeks, as his Treasury secretary vowed to keep up a pressure campaign aimed at hobbling Tehran’s economy. After six months of war
1 days ago
Step inside Mouni Roy’s beautiful 4 BHK apartment in Mumbai featuring minimal décor and a cosy library Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 11:30:03 IST By Anukriti Srivastava Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Mouni Roy gave a house tour of her Mumbai 4 BHK apartment
1 days ago
OpenAI denied Apple's allegations of trade secret theft on Monday, saying the iPhone maker failed to show any confidential information was stolen by former employees."This dispute is a mess of Apple's own making, and it is trying to blame everyone else
1 days ago
The toll in the flash flood and mudslide in Nepal and China, which occurred on August 26, rose to 1,003 on Tuesday. Of these, 987 deaths were reported in Nepal. The remaining 16 deaths were on the Chinese side of the border, AFP reported. More than 3
1 days ago
September 1, 2026, Birthday Horoscope: Don't let fear overpower you from experiencing something genuine todayYour birthday falls on September 1, 2026 here’s what your year ahead looks like, as per Tarot. Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 11:01:25 IST By Kishori Sud Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
1 days ago
Toxic worldwide box office collection day 6: Yash film crashes, crawls past ₹300 crore; yet to surpass Adipurush, PeddiToxic worldwide box office collection day 6: Yash's pan-India film is now earning less than ₹10 crore per day worldwide after bad word-of-mouth. Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
1 days ago
Naseeruddin Shah wishes 'more strength' to student protestorsFrom backing student protests to praising theatre behind bars, Naseeruddin Shah speaks up on protest, performance and the power of truth Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 11:33:59 IST By Aadrika Sominder Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
1 days ago
The families of more than 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of mud-filled tunnels along Nepal's Trishuli River are clinging to hope their loved ones can be found alive. Rescuers continued battling to reach them on Monday, using explosives to blast into the hillside before pumping
1 days ago
Maharashtra, Assam, Bengal, Bihar join Centre in SC bid to quash FIRs against CJP protestersThe move came a day after the Centre moved the court seeking quashing of FIRs registered in connection with the CJP-led protests Updated on: Sep 1, 2026
1 days ago
European traveller says he was scared to visit India due to 'bad image, stereotypes': 'I found more kindness than chaos' Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 10:51:25 IST By Sanya Panwar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Expecting chaos, he found kindness: Robert says India changed how he judges places
1 days ago
Over 200 Zomato employees in 'customer delight' section in Hyderabad to be laid offEmployees impacted by the layoffs will also be helped in their search for relevant opportunities. Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 09:36:24 IST By HT Business Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Zomato is expected
1 days ago
Refrain from sharing the Universal Account Number (UAN), password, One-Time Password (OTP), and Aadhaar details. New Delhi: EPFO has issued a cyber awareness advisory to stay alert against frauds. Cases of fraud are becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly through digital modes
1 days ago
Meta is fixing a loophole that allowed wearers of its AI smart glasses to secretly record others without consent. Meta’s new AI smart glasses feature a white light sensor that starts blinking when the wearer is taking a photo or video through their device
1 days ago
‘Bengaluru Metro discipline deserves appreciation’: Woman praises commuters for orderly queues, offering seatsA woman lauded Bengaluru Metro commuters for disciplined boarding, respectful behaviour and offering seats to women. Published on: Sep 1, 2026
1 days ago
Manchester City have opened talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez. In what is set to be one of the key narratives on transfer deadline day, City have set the wheels in motion towards what would be one of the most expensive deals of the summer
1 days ago
PM Modi hails ‘herculean feat’, Congress asks ‘where are jobs?’: GDP figures draw mixed responseTaking a jab at his critics, Modi said some people in India, “drowned in an atmosphere of despair”, were spreading “lies” across the country. Published on: Sep 1, 2026
1 days ago
The company said the move is aimed at strengthening transparency and food quality for consumers, and warned that restaurants failing to comply with its requirements could be removed from the platform. New Delhi: Food delivery platform Zomato on Monday said it has adopted a zero-tolerance policy on
1 days ago
As Janmashtami approaches, homes begin to take on a festive glow. Laddu Gopal gets a new outfit, the little cradle is beautifully decorated, flowers are brought in and preparations begin for the midnight celebration. Amid all these preparations
1 days ago
The company said Shipsy Brain draws on data linked to more than five billion shipments. This includes more than 50 billion operational events, 1.5 billion automated and human decisions, 100 billion GPS pings and over 5,000 logistics workflows. Enterprise firm on September 1 launched in beta
1 days ago
A Singaporean diplomat who led the adoption of the UN Ocean Treaty, a Myanmar activist who put his freedom on the line for democracy, and a former Bangladeshi teacher who brought compassion to the poor were named on Monday as the winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards
1 days ago
