Canada-based Telesat has signed to deal to have SpaceX launch its Lightspeed satellite constellation to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Under the agreement, Telesat will use SpaceX’s Falcon 9, known for being the most dependable and only reusable orbital rocket presently in operation, for a total of 14 launches. Each launch is set to transport up […]
SpaceX live streams on YouTube appear to be a thing of the past, as Elon Musk’s company is now exclusively showing streams on X instead. Many noticed at the end of August, SpaceX live streams were no longer available on YouTube. The last SpaceX video streamed on YouTube was the August 26 mission for Starlink. […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following a recent share sale by existing investors, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has seen its valuation increase to nearly $150 billion, reports sources speaking to CNBC. SpaceX is said to have reached an agreement with new and existing investors to sell up to $750 million in shares at $81 each, according to a purchase offer seen […]
The government of Mongolia announced on Friday that it has issued two licenses to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, allowing the company to operate as an internet service provider using its low-orbit Starlink satellites. This move is expected to provide millions of Mongolian internet users with access to high-speed connectivity, reports Reuters. Starlink, a satellite communications service […]
SpaceX’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 48 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday, July 7. The launch took place at 12:29 p.m. PT from the Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission marked the twelfth flight for the first stage booster, demonstrating its reliability and […]
In a Twitter Spaces discussion on Saturday, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that his team requires approximately six more weeks to incorporate a multitude of changes to their Super Heavy/Starship rocket and the Texas launch pad. This comes before the company’s second attempt to reach orbit after the maiden launch on April 20, which saw […]
