SpaceX

Lufthansa Group has announced a major partnership with SpaceX that will see Starlink installed across its entire fleet of roughly 850 aircraft, making it the largest airline group in Europe to roll out Starlink-powered in-flight internet at this scale. According to Lufthansa, installations will begin as early as the second half of 2026, with the […]

SpaceX has quietly introduced a new Starlink hardware bundle called the Mini X, but despite the name, it’s not a next-generation satellite dish. Instead, the company has created a new package that combines its existing Starlink Mini terminal with an additional Router Mini, targeting users who want basic connectivity with better Wi-Fi coverage in a […]

Starlink has been blocked in Iran for the first time, marking a significant escalation in how the country is responding to ongoing anti-government protests and efforts to control the flow of information. According to a Forbes report, Iran has deployed military-grade jamming technology to disrupt Starlink satellite internet access amid a nationwide digital blackout. While […]

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 […]