SpaceX has sharply criticized the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over recent allegations of safety violations, disputing the agency’s claims and calling its actions “highly irregular” and “unprecedented.” In a letter dated September 18, 2024, SpaceX’s Vice President of Legal, David Harris, addressed members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, including Senators Maria Cantwell […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $633,009 in civil penalties against SpaceX for allegedly failing to comply with license requirements during two launches in 2023. The penalties are based on violations related to the company’s launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center. “Safety drives everything we do at the […]
United Airlines has signed a major agreement with SpaceX to equip more than 1,000 of its aircraft with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi service, making United the first airline to provide free, gate-to-gate internet access on this scale. Starting in early 2025, United will begin testing the service, with passenger flights expected later that year. The […]
T-Mobile has conducted the first-ever test of a wireless emergency alert (WEA) sent via satellite in the U.S., marking a major milestone in emergency communication. The test, conducted on September 5, 2024, used SpaceX’s Starlink satellite-to-smartphone technology to send an alert to over 500,000 square miles of land currently unreachable by traditional cell towers. The […]
On September 12, the Polaris Dawn crew conducted the first-ever spacewalk from the Dragon spacecraft at 738 km above Earth. The spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA), marked a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. The crew began preparing for the EVA shortly after liftoff with a two-day pre-breathe process to prevent decompression sickness by adjusting to […]
SpaceX has evacuated employees from Brazil and warned against traveling to the country, as Elon Musk’s ongoing legal battle with Brazil’s highest court extends to his other businesses. According to sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell sent an email late last week advising employees not to travel to Brazil for work or […]
SpaceX’s Starlink, the satellite internet service headed by Elon Musk, has resisted orders from Brazil’s telecom agency to block access to X. The move comes as Starlink, which has 250,000 customers in Brazil, continues to resist compliance with Brazilian government actions against Musk’s companies. On Sunday, Starlink informed Brazil’s telecom agency, Anatel, that it would […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered a freeze on Starlink’s finances, preventing the company from conducting financial transactions in the country, according to a statement posted by Starlink on X on August 29. The order was issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who determined that Starlink should be held responsible for fines levied against […]
SpaceX is preparing to launch the Polaris Dawn mission aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, with the launch scheduled for no earlier than August 26. The mission will see the Dragon spacecraft and its crew spend up to five days in orbit, focusing on several groundbreaking objectives. One of the key objectives of the […]
A proposal from SpaceX to enhance its cellular Starlink system is facing opposition from AT&T and Verizon, who argue the plan could interfere with their networks (via PCMag). AT&T’s technical analysis claims that SpaceX’s proposal could reduce network downlink throughput by an average of 18%. This week, both AT&T and Verizon submitted letters to the […]
SpaceX has announced a new promotional offer for its Starlink satellite internet service, reducing the cost of hardware to $99 in select areas in Canada and $299 in the USA. The regular price for the hardware is $499, so there are savings of $400 CAD and $200 USD, respectively. This limited-time offer is for the […]
SpaceX is extending the availability of its V4 Starlink dish to businesses with the introduction of the Starlink Enterprise Kit. This new offering, priced at $999, features similar hardware to the consumer V4 dish but with enhancements tailored for business use, reports PCMag. The Enterprise Kit requires a subscription to Starlink’s higher-priced business plans, starting […]
WestJet and Telus have announced the initial phase of a strategic alliance to improve the inflight experience for WestJet passengers. This partnership will introduce high-speed, free internet provided by Telus and powered by Starlink, marking a significant advancement in onboard connectivity. “By partnering with Telus, we are redefining standards in the Canadian airline industry with […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satelite internet expanded to Canada back in 2020, and now Canadian customers look to be the second biggest market for the service outside of the U.S. On Wednesday, Starlink revealed stats about its Canadian customer base, noting over 400,000 active customers. “Starlink is now providing high-speed internet to more than 400k active Canadian […]
Starlink has launched its new Mini Roam service in the United States, offering portable, high-speed internet for travelers, RVers, and remote workers. Starting at $50 per month, Mini Roam provides 50GB of mobile data, making it ideal for weekend travelers, backup internet, and in-motion use. Key Features of Starlink Mini Roam: Compact and Portable: Starlink […]
