SpaceX

Elon Musk is once again drawing attention to South Africa’s regulatory roadblocks as Starlink remains unable to launch in the country, despite operating in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. The SpaceX CEO said the issue comes down to South Africa’s telecommunications ownership rules, arguing that Starlink has effectively been blocked because he is […]

SpaceX has secured another major win with the U.S. military, landing $739 million in launch contracts tied to missile warning and missile tracking missions for the U.S. Space Force. The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) on Friday announced that the contracts were awarded as part of National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 […]

As Starlink-powered in-flight Wi-Fi continues to roll out across major airlines, passengers may be wondering whether the service will eventually come with a price tag. According to SpaceX, the short answer is no — at least not for most travelers. Speaking at CES 2026 this week, Nick Seitz, global head of Starlink’s aviation business, said […]

Starlink just received a massive green light from U.S. regulators that could significantly reshape the future of satellite internet and mobile connectivity. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized SpaceX to deploy and operate up to 15,000 next-generation Starlink satellites, doubling the previously approved limit of 7,500. The decision clears the way for SpaceX to […]

Starlink is making a rare public appeal in an effort to finally launch its satellite internet service in South Africa, asking local citizens to directly urge the country’s communications regulator to approve key licensing changes. According to a report from Connecting Africa, SpaceX’s satellite internet arm recently emailed its South African database, petitioning people to […]

DishNinjas, a professional installer specializing in Starlink satellite internet, is significantly expanding its footprint across the U.S. Midwest as demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity continues to surge. The company announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out its professional residential and commercial Starlink installation services to 12 Midwest states, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, […]

Starlink Wi-Fi is now available across more than half of Qatar Airways’ global fleet, marking a major milestone for both the airline and SpaceX’s rapidly expanding aviation connectivity business. According to details shared by longtime SpaceX and Tesla watcher @SERobinsonJr, Qatar Airways now operates the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, with nearly 120 […]

SpaceX’s ambitious plans to dramatically expand Starlink’s cellular satellite network are running into familiar resistance — and this time, the opposition is lining up fast (via PCMag). SpaceX last year filed for FCC approval to launch an additional 15,000 next-generation Starlink satellites to supercharge its Direct to Cell service, which beams cellular connectivity directly to smartphones […]

Alaska Airlines is moving faster than expected with its Starlink rollout, accelerating plans to bring SpaceX’s satellite internet to its entire fleet after strong early results on regional aircraft. According to Travel and Tour World, the airline has seen “extremely successful” performance from Starlink Wi-Fi on its Embraer E175 regional jets, prompting Alaska to fast-track […]

U.K. police forces could soon turn to Starlink as a way to finally fix one of the country’s most expensive and troubled public-sector technology projects. According to a report from The Telegraph, British officials are exploring whether Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network could be used to support the Emergency Services Network (ESN), a long-delayed system […]

Starlink is stepping in to keep Venezuela connected during a moment of extreme political and military upheaval. In a post on X over the weekend, Starlink announced that it is providing free broadband service to people across Venezuela through February 3, ensuring continued internet access amid the rapidly unfolding events in the country. The move […]

Starlink’s footprint inside the aviation world could soon extend well beyond commercial airliners. According to a new report from DefenseScoop, the U.S. Air Force is exploring the possibility of equipping its AC-130J Ghostrider gunships with Starlink — or its military-focused counterpart, Starshield — to dramatically enhance in-flight connectivity. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) recently […]

SpaceX is making a major change to its Starlink satellite constellation in an effort to further improve safety in low Earth orbit. The company says it will begin lowering thousands of Starlink satellites to a lower operational altitude this year, a move aimed at reducing debris risk and speeding up deorbit timelines if a satellite […]

Starlink has wrapped up 2025 with a detailed progress report, and the numbers underscore just how quickly SpaceX’s satellite internet business is scaling. According to Starlink’s newly released 2025 Progress Report, the service added 4.6 million new customers this year alone, doubling its active user base to more than 9.2 million globally — as we […]

SpaceX has officially closed out 2025 with its most ambitious year ever, completing a record-breaking 170 rocket launches across its Falcon and Starship programs. The milestone was highlighted by longtime SpaceX watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), who shared an infographic showing just how dramatically the company’s launch cadence has accelerated over the past decade. SpaceX’s final […]