SpaceX

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 […]

In a significant announcement made today by SpaceX, the company said it hit a major milestone in its Starlink project. Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service, is now accessible on all seven continents, spanning over 60 countries and numerous markets. The service has successfully connected over 2 million active customers and continues to expand its reach, […]

Hapag-Lloyd, a global leader in liner shipping, is set to enhance its fleet’s connectivity by integrating SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed satellite internet technology. The move follows a successful pilot phase that began in May, during which crew members aboard four vessels tested the technology. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with the new system significantly improving […]

Canadian telecom Rogers has revealed a substantial investment in state-of-the-art wildfire detection and prevention technology in British Columbia. The initiative is a part of Rogers’ broader strategy to combat climate change and is being executed in collaboration with SpaceX and other tech partners. Rogers is utilizing satellite-connected sensors powered by SpaceX’s low-bandwidth Swarm service to […]

Recent data indicates that Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, continues to gain favor among users across multiple continents, including Africa, Europe, and Oceania. The data, shared this week by Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence, reveals that Starlink’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) consistently outperforms the aggregate of all fixed broadband providers in countries like France, Germany, Italy, New […]

Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, announced a partnership with Starlink, the broadband satellite internet provider, to offer high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its aircraft owners. This makes Flexjet the first shared ownership jet travel provider to offer such connectivity, allowing passengers to conduct voice and video calls, stream video, and engage in other […]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted approval for SpaceX to operate two new models of its Starlink dish, including a more compact version. The decision was made public on Tuesday, allowing the company to deploy the hardware across the United States. The smaller dish measures 0.29 meters (11.4 inches) by 0.25 meters (9.8 inches), […]

Cunard, the British-American cruise line, has announced the implementation of SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi service across its fleet. The move aims to provide passengers with faster and more reliable internet connectivity. “Sharing unforgettable moments with friends and family back at home is an important part of any holiday,” said Cunard President Katie McAlister on Monday in […]

SpaceX’s ambition to conduct a second launch of its Starship/Super Heavy rocket faces regulatory scrutiny as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not yet authorized the proposed Flight 2. The announcement came after SpaceX completed a mishap investigation under FAA oversight following its test flight on April 20, 2023, in Boca Chica, Texas. “As a […]

SES and SpaceX’s Starlink have jointly announced a new satellite connectivity solution for the cruise industry, offering unprecedented bandwidth capacity of up to 3 Gbps per ship. The service, dubbed SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink, will provide 24/7 high-speed and secure connectivity to cruise ships, irrespective of their geographical location or route. “By being the […]

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Polly Trottenberg, indicated on Wednesday that SpaceX could receive a launch license for its Starship rocket as early as next month. The announcement comes after the FAA concluded its technical investigation into SpaceX’s April test launch, which ended in an explosion. Trottenberg made the comments on […]

SpaceX’s Starlink, the satellite constellation internet service from Elon Musk, experienced a brief network outage that lasted for over an hour on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The company took to its official Twitter account at 5:33 PM PDT to acknowledge the issue, stating, “Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing […]