SpaceX is set to make a case before the US Congress on Wednesday for extending the nearly 20-year ban on safety regulations for commercial human spaceflight. William Gerstenmaier, Vice President of Build and Flight Reliability at SpaceX, is scheduled to testify at a Senate subcommittee hearing on space and science. Representatives from Blue Origin and […]
Israel’s Communications Ministry announced on Tuesday that it is in discussions with SpaceX to deploy Starlink internet services. The move aims to bolster wartime communications as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion in the Gaza Strip. This development comes in the wake of a deadly cross-border invasion on October 7, which resulted in the […]
SpaceX’s plans to test its Starlink cellular service later this year have hit a roadblock, as AT&T and the Rural Wireless Association (RWA) have lodged complaints with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). SpaceX filed a Special Temporary Authority (STA) application earlier this month, aiming to launch a second-generation Starlink satellite equipped with “direct-to-cellular communications payloads” […]
Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with Starlink to provide complimentary high-speed internet connectivity on select aircraft and routes. This makes Qatar Airways the largest airline to offer Starlink’s service, enhancing its 5-star onboard experience. The service will offer passengers Wi-Fi speeds of up to 350 Megabits per second, suitable for a range of online […]
Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, has announced a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to equip its fleet of over 330 container vessels with high-speed satellite internet. The roll-out is expected to be completed by Q1 2024, providing internet speeds exceeding 200 Mbps. “The high-speed connectivity will enable our seagoing colleagues to stay connected […]
Tesla is procuring stainless steel panels for its upcoming Cybertruck from Finnish company Outokumpu Oyj, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports Bloomberg. The materials are expected to be shipped to Tesla’s assembly plant in Austin, Texas. Outokumpu, Europe’s largest stainless steel producer, is known for collaborating with automakers, particularly for exhaust systems. […]
SpaceX has launched a new website to elaborate on its upcoming “Starlink Direct to Cell” service, aiming for a comprehensive rollout by 2025. The website, unveiled on Tuesday (via PCMag), states that the service will offer “ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing” across various terrains including land, lakes, and coastal waters. According to the […]
SpaceX has disputed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report warning of potential injuries or fatalities from falling debris of U.S.-licensed satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) by 2035. In a letter dated October 9, SpaceX principal engineer David Goldstein criticized the FAA’s analysis as “deeply flawed,” relying on outdated studies and assumptions. The FAA report, […]
Italy investment bank Intesa Sanpaolo has announced an investment in SpaceX, the world’s leading provider of space launch services. This investment aligns with the bank’s 2022-2025 Business Plan, which emphasizes innovation as a key factor for value creation. SpaceX has garnered global attention for its pioneering achievements in the aerospace sector, which is considered crucial […]
Amazon is set to launch its first two prototype satellites, KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2, as part of its Project Kuiper initiative aimed at providing fast, affordable broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO). The launch marks Amazon’s entry into the burgeoning space broadband market, where it will try to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network. The Protoflight mission […]
netTALK Maritime, a firm specializing in marine communication intelligence solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network. The collaboration aims to revolutionize marine connectivity by offering high-speed, low-latency internet solutions to cruise and commercial shipping clients globally. Under this alliance, netTALK will act as the account administrator, providing comprehensive services […]
SpaceX announced the removal of the waitlist for its Starlink satellite internet service in the United States, allowing immediate access for all interested customers. The company attributes this milestone to the increased capacity of its latest Starlink satellites. “Deployment of our second generation Starlink satellites, which have 4x more capacity than the first gen, enable […]
The Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada, announced that every home in its community is now connected to Starlink, the world’s fastest satellite internet constellation available to the public. The development comes after the community launched its partnership with Starlink in December 2022. Located in the Qu’Appelle Valley, the community faced unique topographical challenges. Despite […]
SpaceX has been awarded its first contract by the US Space Force to provide customized satellite communications under its new Starshield program. The contract, which has a ceiling of $70 million, was awarded on September 1 and extends SpaceX’s role as a defense contractor. According to Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek, the contract covers “Starshield […]
On Monday, September 25, at 1:48 a.m. PT, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched 21 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch added to Starlink’s existing satellite internet constellation On Tuesday, SpaceX announced its Starlink constellation now comprises of more than 8,000 space lasers. The […]
