SpaceX

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized SpaceX to commence experimental testing of its Starlink cellular system, designed to transmit data directly to smartphones. This temporary authorization, issued on Thursday, allows SpaceX to conduct tests over a six-month period, ending June 14, in more than two dozen locations across the United States, reports PCMag. SpaceX’s […]

Air New Zealand has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to introduce high-speed, low-latency internet on its domestic flights. This initiative, set to redefine domestic air travel in Aotearoa, will see the first installation of Starlink internet on a domestic jet and an ATR, marking a world-first for the latter, in late 2024. The […]

Amazon’s Project Kuiper, after successfully launching two prototype satellites in October 2023, has now confirmed the inclusion of laser links on every satellite in its constellation, forming a high-speed mesh network in space. This development follows extensive testing of the project’s end-to-end communications payload and network, including the recently disclosed optical inter-satellite link (OISL) capabilities. […]

The Federal Communications Commission has reaffirmed its decision to deny SpaceX $886 million in federal funding aimed at expanding Starlink’s internet service in rural US areas. The ruling, a 3-2 vote, upheld the FCC’s 2022 decision, citing SpaceX’s failure to demonstrate its capability to provide high-speed internet across 35 states, according to PCMag. SpaceX sought […]

The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B robot spaceplane is scheduled for a historic launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center atop SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket. The launch, planned for Monday night during a 10-minute window starting at 8:14 p.m. EST, marks the vehicle’s seventh mission to orbit and its first launch using the Falcon Heavy, which is […]

Back in August, SpaceX’s Starlink hardware made its way into Costco warehouses in Japan, and now we’re seeing an expansion of the latter’s availability. Costco warehouses in Canada, specifically in Toronto, Canada, are now selling Starlink hardware for $499.99 CAD, product number 3030630. Buying your Starlink kit from Costco includes two months of service credit, […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has partially granted SpaceX’s request to deploy its cellular Starlink system, intended for T-Mobile smartphones. This decision, made on Friday, allows SpaceX to perform short tests to verify the functionality of the satellite service’s radios. SpaceX is authorized to deploy a modified version of its Gen2 Starlink satellites, the FCC […]

SpaceX is preparing to test its Starlink cellular system, potentially as early as next month, using 840 satellites. This development comes from a recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), where the company seeks an experimental license for the venture. The application, filed this week, requests “special temporary authority” for a 180-day testing period […]

SpaceX has recently expanded its in-house capabilities by acquiring parachute vendor Pioneer Aerospace. The acquisition, valued at $2.2 million, was facilitated following the bankruptcy of Pioneer’s parent company, as reported first by The Information. This marks SpaceX’s second significant acquisition after integrating small satellite startup Swarm in 2021. Pioneer Aerospace has been a crucial supplier […]

In a recent development, Israel has stipulated that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network will require Israeli approval to operate in the Gaza Strip. This announcement was made as Musk, the chief executive of SpaceX and Tesla, engaged with Israeli officials during his visit to the country this week, which occurred amidst heightened tensions over claims […]

On early Saturday, November 18, 2023, SpaceX conducted a significant integrated flight test of its Starship spacecraft, marking a new chapter in space exploration. This test, crucial for collecting vital data, is a part of SpaceX’s unique rapid development approach, previously successful in the Falcon, Dragon, and Starlink projects. SpaceX gained approval from the FAA […]

SpaceX has introduced a new residential Starlink internet dish for its satellite internet service, marking the debut of a third-gen model. The new Starlink kit, designed for easy setup, includes the ‘Standard’ Starlink dish with new design that includes a kickstand, a Gen 3 router, a 15-meter Starlink cable, a 1.5-meter AC cable, and a […]

In a significant step toward achieving province-wide high-speed internet access by 2027, the Alberta government has initiated a pilot program using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet technology. This initiative targets remote and underserved communities, particularly in areas such as County of Forty Mile, County of Warner No. 5, and Cardston County. “Advancing satellite internet technology in […]

SpaceX is actively addressing concerns about potential interference from its cellular Starlink service with other satellite and terrestrial services. On Wednesday, the company submitted a detailed 16-page report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) outlining the safety measures and benefits of its cellular Starlink service for US consumers, reports PCMag. The document comes in response […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX a modification to its existing vehicle operator license, paving the way for the second flight of its Starship/Super Heavy Launch Vehicle from Cameron County, Texas. This decision, announced on November 15th, 2023, follows a comprehensive evaluation of SpaceX’s proposal and relevant environmental assessments. Initially, SpaceX sought the […]