On September 8, 2023, SpaceX provided an update on the advancements made to its Starship launch system, following lessons learned from its inaugural flight test. The first integrated flight of Starship and Super Heavy, the most potent launch system ever conceived, offered invaluable insights that have led to several enhancements in the vehicle and its […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not granted SpaceX the green light for another test flight of its Starship Super Heavy launch vehicle. This announcement comes after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk expressed readiness for the launch, pending FAA licensing. Musk stated on X, “Starship is ready to launch, awaiting FAA license approval.” This holdup is […]
SpaceX is challenging the recent £5.5bn ($6.9 billion USD) acquisition of British satellite firm Inmarsat by American satellite service provider Viasat. Musk’s company has called on US regulators to revisit and potentially reverse their previous approval of the deal, reports The Telegraph. SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet has allegedly experienced interference caused by Viasat. This ongoing […]
Satellite services provider Globalstar has announced a groundbreaking deal with SpaceX to launch a set of Apple-backed satellites in 2025. The move aims to fortify Globalstar’s low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity constellation. According to an August 30 regulatory filing, Globalstar will invest $64 million in SpaceX to handle the first series of satellite launches, reports […]
KDDI Corporation and SpaceX have announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide satellite-to-cellular service in Japan. Utilizing SpaceX’s Starlink low-earth orbit satellites and KDDI’s national wireless spectrum, the collaboration aims to extend cellular connectivity to remote areas, including islands and mountainous regions, which are currently beyond the reach of traditional 4G and 5G networks. The companies […]
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 […]
