Rwanda is set to experience a new era of neobanking services as Payday officially relaunches in the country, powered by SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. The innovative partnership aims to provide the best in digital banking services for Africans, announced the company on Tuesday. Payday, a global neobank for Africans, was initially conceived on June […]
SpaceX’s Starship took a significant leap forward with today’s initial flight test of the fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket, launched from Starbase in Texas. Starship made history at 8:33 a.m. CT, as it lifted off from the orbital launch pad for the first time. The vehicle reached an unprecedented apogee of around 39 […]
SpaceX today completed its first flight test of Starship, lifting off from the pad in Starbase in Texas. The first launch wasn’t without some drama, as the countdown to 40 seconds paused, before some more last-minute flight checks, to only resume to counting down to launch. The roaring sound of 31 Raptor engines lighting up […]
SpaceX announced on Tuesday it has expanded its Starlink Maritime service to boats of all sizes, and not just commercial offerings. “Boats can now enjoy download speeds of up to 220 Mbps while at sea, with monthly plans starting at $250 USD ($329 in Canada) a one-time hardware cost of $2,500 USD ($3,170 in Canada),” […]
SpaceX has unveiled the Starship Torch, a versatile tool designed for culinary enthusiasts and SpaceX fans alike, now available as part of a pre-sale. It looks freaking amazing. Launching for pre-sale at $175 USD, the Starship Torch is set to ignite kitchens and hearts alike in Q3 2023. Inspired by SpaceX’s iconic Starship spacecraft, this […]
SpaceX on Monday morning scrubbed its first launch attempt of its Starship, after dealing with a technical issue. “A pressurant valve appears to be frozen, so unless it starts operating soon, no launch today,” said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “Learned a lot today, now offloading propellant, retrying in a few days,” added Musk. Musk had […]
Summary: Costamare and Navarino to trial Starlink on four vessels Test to evaluate improved operations, crew welfare and compliance Starlink to be used in a hybrid connectivity setup with existing satellite platforms Greek vessel operator, Costamare, has partnered with its satcom provider Navarino to implement the Starlink satellite connectivity system on four vessels for a […]
SpaceX has announced that it is aiming to conduct the first fully integrated flight test of Starship and Super Heavy rocket from Starbase in Texas as early as Monday, April 17. The 150-minute test window will open at 7:00 a.m. CT (5am PDT, 8am EDT). The Starship is a reusable transportation system designed to carry […]
Columbia Shipmanagement, the ship management arm of the Columbia Group, is conducting a trial of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service on several vessels. The Starlink service uses a constellation of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites operated by SpaceX to provide reliable and high-speed internet connectivity to ships and vessels across all sectors of the maritime industry. […]
A new test using SpaceX’s Starlink internet was conducted by service provider Quick Connect Wireless in the Kalahari desert in Southern Africa, according to a report from My Broadband. The company tested the Starlink hardware during a trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, located in the southern part of the Kalahari. The connection was tested […]
Summary: SpaceX plans its first integrated flight test of Starship and Super Heavy rocket, subject to regulatory approval, in the third week of April. The transportation system is fully reusable and designed for transporting crew and cargo to various destinations in space. Previous sub-orbital flight tests of Starship’s upper stage and various Super Heavy rocket […]
Summary: Norwegian Cruise Line inks a deal to bring SpaceX Starlink internet to its ships If trials underway are successful, more ships are expected to get Starlink by end of 2023 Starlink operates internet through a low-Earth orbit satellite network Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent […]
SpaceX has fully-stacked its Starship rocket and says it is now working towards a rehearsal next week for its first orbital launch, then an actual flight test about a week later, if FAA approval is received. “Starship fully stacked at Starbase. Team is working towards a launch rehearsal next week followed by Starship’s first integrated […]
New telecommunications brand One New Zealand (formerly known as Vodafone NZ), announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX to ensure 100% mobile coverage across the nation and eliminate blackspots yesterday. One New Zealand’s award-winning mobile network will team up with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation in low Earth orbit to provide comprehensive coverage for One New Zealand […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is targeting April 10 for the Starship orbital test flight, according to a Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Operations Plan Advisory released recently. The launch is set for no earlier than 8:10 AM CDT (13:10 UTC). However, it’s important to note that this doesn’t necessarily mean that the launch license has been issued […]
