In a groundbreaking announcement, Vast, a frontrunner in space habitation technologies, has unveiled plans to launch the world’s first commercial space station, Haven-1, in partner with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Slated to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to low-Earth orbit no earlier than August 2025, Haven-1 is set to be an independent crewed space […]
Rail service provider Brightlline has made history by becoming the first passenger rail service globally to feature SpaceX’s Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency broadband service. This move marks a significant phase in Brightline’s digital transformation, focusing on enhancing the passenger experience through advanced technology. The Miami-based company has chosen to partner with Starlink, which it says sets […]
Charter flight operator JSX announced that it has completed the installation of the SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity system on its fleet of 40 Embraer regional jets, according to Aviation Week. The Dallas-based operator, regulated under Part 135 (non-scheduled air charter carrier), is offering the Starlink service without charge, providing passengers with the ability to stream […]
Starlink users in both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas are extremely satisfied with their internet service, with recent Ookla data from Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 revealing a stark difference in Net Promoter Score (NPS) between Starlink and other fixed broadband providers. Utilizing Speedtest Intelligence, Ookla analyzed NPS scores for Starlink users and compared them to […]
SpaceX has launched a new promotion offering 74% off its hardware at $199 for rural Canadian customers. This promo is a further discount off the 54% sale from back in March for Canadians. According to offers being promoted on social media such as Twitter, it says “Starlink – Internet from Space” and “Rural Canada Offer, […]
SpaceX has announced the availability of Starlink unlimited data on its standard service plans, providing users with enhanced internet access options. As a result, the company has removed the 1 Mbps cap for priority plans, now offering unlimited standard access, spotted by Tesla North reader Nathan Owens. The updated service plans now include Standard, Priority, […]
SpaceX has started selling its standard Starlink satellite kit at Home Depot in the United States. The listing was spotted by Nathan Owens and the list price is $599.99, with a limit of 2 per order, with ship-to-store and delivery options available. Traditionally, buying a Starlink kit required ordering from SpaceX’s website and waiting for […]
SpaceX had planned for two launches in one day yesterday, but only one of two took place on Friday. The SES O3b mPOWER mission to medium-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was successful, taking place on April 28 at 6:12 p.m. ET. You can watch […]
First there was T-Mobile as a partner in the U.S., and now SpaceX has inked with Canada’s Rogers for its global cellphone service. Rogers Communications Inc. and SpaceX announced on Wednesday to bring satellite-to-phone coverage to all Canadians, ensuring continuous connectivity in areas beyond the reach of conventional wireless networks. Utilizing SpaceX’s Starlink low earth […]
SpaceX’s Starship took a significant leap forward with today’s initial flight test of the fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket, launched from Starbase in Texas. Starship made history at 8:33 a.m. CT, as it lifted off from the orbital launch pad for the first time. The vehicle reached an unprecedented apogee of around 39 […]
SpaceX today completed its first flight test of Starship, lifting off from the pad in Starbase in Texas. The first launch wasn’t without some drama, as the countdown to 40 seconds paused, before some more last-minute flight checks, to only resume to counting down to launch. The roaring sound of 31 Raptor engines lighting up […]
SpaceX announced on Tuesday it has expanded its Starlink Maritime service to boats of all sizes, and not just commercial offerings. “Boats can now enjoy download speeds of up to 220 Mbps while at sea, with monthly plans starting at $250 USD ($329 in Canada) a one-time hardware cost of $2,500 USD ($3,170 in Canada),” […]
SpaceX has unveiled the Starship Torch, a versatile tool designed for culinary enthusiasts and SpaceX fans alike, now available as part of a pre-sale. It looks freaking amazing. Launching for pre-sale at $175 USD, the Starship Torch is set to ignite kitchens and hearts alike in Q3 2023. Inspired by SpaceX’s iconic Starship spacecraft, this […]
SpaceX on Monday morning scrubbed its first launch attempt of its Starship, after dealing with a technical issue. “A pressurant valve appears to be frozen, so unless it starts operating soon, no launch today,” said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. “Learned a lot today, now offloading propellant, retrying in a few days,” added Musk. Musk had […]
Summary: Costamare and Navarino to trial Starlink on four vessels Test to evaluate improved operations, crew welfare and compliance Starlink to be used in a hybrid connectivity setup with existing satellite platforms Greek vessel operator, Costamare, has partnered with its satcom provider Navarino to implement the Starlink satellite connectivity system on four vessels for a […]