In a dedicated effort to bolster connectivity and support ongoing recovery initiatives in Maui, SpaceX says it has dispatched and distributed over 650 Starlink kits to more than 40 organizations on the island. Notably, Starlink shouldered the expedited shipping and distribution expenses for all kits and generously donated approximately 35% of the hardware costs. In […]
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) received a pivotal donation from Diversified Financial Network Inc. (DFNN, Inc.): 20 state-of-the-art SpaceX Starlink satellite communication kits, reports the Manila Bulletin. The handover ceremony held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City was graced by high-profile figures, including Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., OCD Administrator Undersec. Ariel Nepomuceno, and […]
In a momentous push against energy disruption caused by continued Russian missile strikes, Ukraine’s energy capacity has received a substantial boost through the delivery of hundreds of Tesla Powerwall 2 storage systems. The energy storage units were provided by an international collaboration including Tesla, SpaceX founder Elon Musk, the government of Poland, Direct Relief, and […]
In the late hours of Friday, July 28, SpaceX made history by successfully launching the Hughes JUPITER 3 mission into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The launch, which took place at 11:04 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sent the largest satellite ever to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. […]
Starlink has unveiled its new Gen 3 WiFi Router, designed to offer enhanced connectivity and performance. The router, compatible with Standard Starlink Kits, comes with an array of features and specifications that set it apart from its predecessors. The Gen 3 Router package includes the router itself, a Starlink Plug, an RJ45 Cover, a Starlink […]
The Canadian province of Manitoba has pledged $100,000 CAD ($75,860 USD) in support of SpaceX’s Starlink technology, aimed at facilitating better connectivity for remote First Nations communities, announced Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen. The funds, provided through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPF), will enable collaboration between the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police and Manitoba […]
SpaceX announced on Monday evening it has launched Starlink in Malaysia, which comes after Tesla recently launched the Model Y in the nation. “Starlink is now available in Malaysia, marking the 60th country around the world where Starlink can provide high-speed internet connectivity,” said the company. A photo was shared of the Starlink dish sitting […]
SpaceX has been granted a license to provide Starlink internet services in Malaysia, primarily targeting remote regions, according to the country’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The minister, in a recent Facebook post, stated that the SpaceX-run Starlink would initially serve schools and higher education establishments, reports the South China Morning Post. The Malaysian government is […]
SpaceX seems to be gearing up to introduce a new high-speed Wi-Fi router for its Starlink internet service, which is expected to support faster connectivity. This week, SpaceX received FCC equipment authorization for a router with the test model name UTR-231, reports PCMag. According to the documentation, the new router is set to feature 802.11ax […]
You can now order Tesla’s popular Model Y in Malaysia on the company’s website, with RWD, Long Range and Performance versions available. Tesla launched Model Y orders in Malaysia on Friday, with estimated delivery dates noted as “early 2024”. Pricing is as follows: RWD: RM 199,000 ($44,055 USD) Long Range: RM 246,000 ($54,460 USD) Performance: […]
Following a recent share sale by existing investors, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has seen its valuation increase to nearly $150 billion, reports sources speaking to CNBC. SpaceX is said to have reached an agreement with new and existing investors to sell up to $750 million in shares at $81 each, according to a purchase offer seen […]
Retailer Fnac in France has cut the price of SpaceX’s Starlink kit by 56%, taking it down to 199.95 EUR, saving customers 250 EUR off the regular price of 449.99 EUR. The Starlink kit is needed to connect to SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation. The kit includes a satellite dish and also modem and wireless router. […]
The government of Mongolia announced on Friday that it has issued two licenses to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, allowing the company to operate as an internet service provider using its low-orbit Starlink satellites. This move is expected to provide millions of Mongolian internet users with access to high-speed connectivity, reports Reuters. Starlink, a satellite communications service […]
SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 48 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday, July 7. The launch took place at 12:29 p.m. PT from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission marked the twelfth flight for the first stage booster, demonstrating its reliability and […]
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) are reportedly exploring the possibility of utilizing Starlink, the satellite communications network developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, according to the Yomiuri newspaper, reports Bloomberg. Since March, the SDF has been evaluating the effectiveness of the US company’s network for their land, sea, and air force operations. The organization is now contemplating […]
