SpaceX

SpaceX has rolled out a new feature on its Starlink website, offering users a detailed look at expected internet speeds across the United States. The updated coverage map, which initially served to indicate waitlist status for the residential Starlink service, now provides estimates for download, upload, and latency speeds in each state. The new feature […]

Costco in Japan began offering Starlink satellite communication equipment for sale on August 24th. This marks the first time that the product is available for purchase in a domestic retail setting. The equipment has been launched at a newly opened store in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture, with plans to roll out to 32 additional stores […]

SpaceX, under Elon Musk’s leadership, is teaming up with Cloudflare to enhance the performance of Starlink, its satellite internet service. This development was reported by The Information, which cited an individual with firsthand knowledge of the collaboration. Following the news, shares of Cloudflare, a firm known for its content delivery services, surged by 7.2%. According […]

SpaceX is broadening its horizons with the introduction of a new series of missions, specifically designed to cater to the rising demand for launches to mid-inclination orbits. This move, discreetly unveiled at a recent space industry conference, underscores SpaceX’s aggressive strategy to dominate the small launch market. Orbital inclination determines the portion of Earth visible […]

Elon Musk’s SpaceX witnessed a rise in profits during the first quarter of 2023, according to financial details seen by The Wall Street Journal. The report highlighted that the company secured a profit of $55 million with a revenue generation of $1.5 billion during this period. However, the broader picture for the entire 2022 fiscal […]

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: […]