SpaceX

Starlink has announced significant advancements in reducing network latency, a critical measure of internet speed and efficiency. The satellite internet provider from SpaceX has reported a notable reduction in both median and worst-case latency for its global user base. “We have meaningfully reduced median and worst-case latency for users around the world,” said Starlink on […]

In Mercer County, New Jersey, police have made a significant breakthrough in a high-tech theft case. They announced the recovery of a substantial number of SpaceX Starlink terminals, purchased illegally using stolen credit cards. The suspect, operating in Lawrence Township, managed to acquire 675 Starlink kits, valued at around $400,000 USD. So far, only about […]

SpaceX is now offering a new, more affordable option for its Starlink satellite internet service to customers in New Zealand, slashing the monthly rate by 50% for users willing to accept slower internet speeds. A Reddit user first noticed the “Deprioritized plan” on the Starlink website during the sign-up process. This plan is available for […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday the conclusion of its joint investigation with SpaceX into the company’s second Starship flight, which ended in the intentional destruction of the rocket. The investigation, led by SpaceX under FAA supervision, followed the November 18 prototype launch that experienced a critical issue after reaching space. SpaceX has […]

SpaceX has made a groundbreaking announcement, marking a significant milestone in its Starlink satellite internet technology. On Sunday, February 25, 2024, the company revealed that it successfully posted on X (formerly Twitter) from a smartphone directly to one of its Direct to Cell satellites, a first of its kind achievement. The post, which included a […]

SpaceX is gearing up for its first Starship launch of 2024 from the Starbase facility in South Texas, potentially within the next three weeks. Elon Musk’s company is in discussions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite the launch-licensing process in hopes of increasing its flight cadence. Kelvin Coleman, the FAA’s Administrator for Commercial […]

SpaceX has submitted a request to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow some of its second-generation Starlink satellites to orbit closer to Earth, aiming to enhance internet speeds and service quality. The proposal, detailed in a recent FCC filing (via PC Mag), suggests positioning these satellites at altitudes between 340 and 360 kilometers, approximately […]

On February 20, 2024, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket achieved its 300th successful mission, launching the Telkomsat Merah Putih 2 satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch occurred at 3:11 p.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This mission utilized a veteran first stage booster for its 17th […]

After Neuralink moved its incorporation from Delaware to Nevada, another Elon Musk-owned company has followed suit. On Thursday afternoon, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said, “SpaceX has moved its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas!”. “If your company is still incorporated in Delaware, I recommend moving to another state as soon as possible,” said Musk. […]

SpaceX is set to embark on a massive construction project, developing a $100 million office and industrial factory at its Boca Chica Beach launch facility, capable of accommodating the equivalent of 15 football fields. The expansive project, known as the “SpaceX Starbase Office,” will be situated at 52190 San Martin Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas, as […]

SpaceX has announced plans to deorbit 100 of its first-generation Starlink satellites as a precautionary measure against a potential flaw that could lead to complete satellite failure. The company stated that these satellites would be brought down to Earth’s atmosphere, where they are expected to disintegrate completely, posing no risk to people on the ground, […]

Hawaiian Airlines announced on February 9th the introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service on its A321 aircraft, marking a significant enhancement in passenger experience with the offer of free, high-speed Wi-Fi on select transpacific flights. The airline is swiftly working to equip its entire A321 fleet with this service, aiming to extend it to all […]

  SpaceX is venturing into new territory by considering the use of its drone ships as ‘gateway’ stations to improve Starlink’s internet coverage across maritime environments. Elon Musk’s company has sought a temporary license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct tests involving up to 12 “earth station” antennas mounted on these autonomous vessels, […]

StarSat Africa, a major importer of Starlink kits to South Africa, has announced plans to reduce the prices of its equipment by 13% to 20% in the coming weeks. The Mozambique-based company anticipates lowering the current R14,999 ($793 USD) price tag on Starlink kits to a range between R12,000 and R13,000 ($635 USD to $688 […]

SpaceX has broadened its retail strategy by partnering with Best Buy to sell its latest Starlink dish, offering consumers an alternative purchasing option for the satellite internet hardware. The next-generation ‘Standard’ Starlink dish, Version 4 (V4), is available for $599.99 USD. This matches the cost on the official Starlink store and offers expedited delivery, with […]