Space internet is ready for people to start using it, Elon Musk says
4 years, 5 months ago

Space internet is ready for people to start using it, Elon Musk says

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said his space internet project is ready for public use following the latest launch of Starlink satellites. “Once these satellites reach their target position, we will be able to roll out a fairly wide public beta in northern US and hopefully southern Canada,” Musk tweeted following the launch. “Other countries to follow as soon as we receive regulatory approval.” The Starlink network has already been tested on a limited scale, providing internet to emergency responders in the US following recent wildfires. In April, the billionaire entrepreneur said that 800 satellites would be enough for “significant” global coverage, though speeds will be nowhere near the 100 megabits per second speed promised by SpaceX until the network grows.

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Vietnam clears the way for Musk's Starlink in five-year satellite internet trial
5 days, 21 hours ago

Vietnam clears the way for Musk's Starlink in five-year satellite internet trial

Firstpost  

In September, SpaceX reportedly proposed investing $1.5 billion in Vietnam tied to its Starlink rollout, with the company also exploring partnerships with Vietnamese firms to distribute equipment and deliver services to end users Starlink owns around 60 per cent of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth and is a dominant player in satellite internet. Vietnam has granted Elon Musk’s satellite …

SpaceX eyes billions in new US govt contracts as Musk’s influence widens in Trump administration
1 week, 1 day ago

SpaceX eyes billions in new US govt contracts as Musk’s influence widens in Trump administration

Firstpost  

SpaceX’s Starlink service is being considered as a frontrunner for the Commerce Department’s $42 billion rural broadband push. The proposal was largely pushed on the backburner during former president Joe Biden’s era Elon Musk speaks next to US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. A New York Times …

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained
2 weeks, 1 day ago

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have signed distribution pacts with SpaceX Corp.’s Starlink service to bring satellite internet access to India. Satellites work in conjunction with ground stations on earth, which are physically connected to the internet like any other network and beam up connections wirelessly to satellites above them at any given point. In India, …

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet

ABP News  

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefly welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to India in a tweet — only to delete it soon after, sparking speculation about the government’s stance on the project. Vaishnaw’s tweet read, “Starlink, welcome to India!” and also highlighted its potential for “remote area railway projects.” However, the tweet was swiftly removed without explanation, leaving many …

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to India, says ‘will be useful…’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to India, says ‘will be useful…’

Hindustan Times  

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's Starlink to India, saying that it will be useful for railway projects in remote areas. Reliance Jio announces deal with Musk's StarX Earlier in the day, Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms announced a deal with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to bring Starlink's broadband internet services to India. On …

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work

Firstpost  

Starlink, the SpaceX-owned satellite services firm, is coming to India after inking agreements with major telecoms Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. As per The Times of India, Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it would bring the high-speed internet provider Starlink to India – the first such agreement signed in the country with Musk’s firm. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work

Firstpost  

Starlink, the SpaceX-owned satellite services firm, is coming to India after inking agreements with major telecoms Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. As per The Times of India, Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it would bring the high-speed internet provider Starlink to India – the first such agreement signed in the country with Musk’s firm. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

Fears over Elon Musk Starlink internet tech being deployed on Royal Navy warships
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fears over Elon Musk Starlink internet tech being deployed on Royal Navy warships

Daily Mail  

The Royal Navy is poised to deploy the Elon Musk-owned Starlink internet network on British warships, it has been revealed. But the use of Starlink on the Royal Navy's flagship has deepened fears about British reliance on the US, including that the technology could be 'weaponised' by Mr Musk. The Royal Navy is poised to deploy the Elon Musk-owned Starlink …

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India

Firstpost  

The development comes a day after the company’s rival, Bharti Airtel, announced that it had inked a similar pact Jio Platforms will offer Starlink equipment in its stores and provide installation support for the devices, too. Reuters Reliance Jio on Wendesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s internet services to India. “Through …

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India

Firstpost  

The development comes a day after the company’s rival, Bharti Airtel, announced that it had inked a similar pact Jio Platforms will offer Starlink equipment in its stores and provide installation support for the devices, too. Reuters Reliance Jio on Wendesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s internet services to India. “Through …

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India
2 weeks, 6 days ago

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India

India Today  

Reliance Jio has teamed up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India. Partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India is a major step toward seamless connectivity for all.” "By integrating Starlink into Jio’s broadband ecosystem, we are expanding our reach and enhancing the reliability and accessibility of high-speed broadband in this AI-driven era, empowering communities and businesses …

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?

Hindustan Times  

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring the revolutionary Starlink's satellite internet service to India. Starlink is a satellite internet service by Elon Musk's Space X This agreement is subject to SpaceX receiving authorisations to sell Starlink's satellite communications-based services in India, Airtel said in a statement. Starlink is a satellite …

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel said Tuesday it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to explore providing the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to customers in India, depending on government approval. Airtel — India’s second largest telecom operator — said in a statement that its deal with Starlink depends on whether the subsidiary of U.S. …

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service

Hindustan Times  

Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink internet in India. Airtel's managing director said that working with SpaceX to offer Starlink to customers in India is a significant milestone. “Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities …

Bharti Airtel to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, signs agreement with SpaceX
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bharti Airtel to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, signs agreement with SpaceX

Live Mint  

India’s telecom major Bharti Airtel said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring high-speed satellite internet service Starlink to India. In an exchange filing on the BSE on Tuesday, March 11, Bharti Airtel said Starlink would sell its services in India and explore opportunities to collaborate with Airtel's existing telecom infrastructure. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Tesla and SpaceX CEO insists he will not cut Ukraine’s access to internet service despite his disagreements with Kyiv. Tech billionaire Elon Musk and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio have traded barbs with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski over the use of Musk’s Starlink internet service in Ukraine. During the tense exchange on X on Sunday, Sikorski suggested …

Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract

Hindustan Times  

By David Shepardson Musk's Starlink denies it wants to take over FAA US air traffic contract WASHINGTON -Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX said on Wednesday that its Starlink satellite unit has no intent to take over any Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract, rejecting media reports. The FAA said on Wednesday that upgrading the aging U.S. air traffic control system will …

Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink business could soon tap into $42 billion federal program

CNN  

New York CNN — The Commerce Department has changed its rules in a way that could open the door for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to become part of a federal $42 billion grant program to bring high-speed service to rural and poor areas of the United States. Whatever the argument for using Starlink satellite service instead of fiber-optics, …

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication
4 weeks ago

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication

Firstpost  

Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to sign minerals deal With the differences between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy coming out in the open after the shocking White House clash, one thing is quite clear: Kyiv can no …

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication
4 weeks ago

After Musk threat, EU explores ways to replace Starlink to secure Ukraine’s satellite communication

Firstpost  

Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to sign minerals deal Starlink is a satellite-based internet service provider. Last month, it was reported that US officials were threatening Kyiv to cut off Ukrainian forces’ access to vital Starlink network to press it to …

'Appalling!' Critics aghast as Elon Musk wins new government contract
1 month ago

'Appalling!' Critics aghast as Elon Musk wins new government contract

Raw Story  

Concern over Elon Musk's increasing power in Washington, D.C. is growing rapidly now that the Federal Aviation Administration plans to use the billionaire's SpaceX’s Starlink to upgrade its networks. The FAA posted on X Monday night, "This week, the FAA is testing one terminal at its facility in Atlantic City and two terminals at non-safety critical sites in Alaska." The …

Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns
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1 month, 1 week ago

Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns

CNN  

New York CNN — The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflicts of interest for CEO Elon Musk in one of his other roles, that of recommending funding cuts at federal agencies, including the FAA. The contact comes while …

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper

Firstpost  

Since 2020, Musk’s Starlink has launched more LEO satellites than all competitors combined. With SpaceSail and Project Kuiper entering the fray, Musk’s dominance in satellite internet faces major challenges Starlink owns around 60 per cent of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth and is a dominant player in satellite internet. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet network is facing growing competition …

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk’s Starlink faces new challenge from China’s SpaceSail after Amazon’s Project Kuiper

Firstpost  

Since 2020, Musk’s Starlink has launched more LEO satellites than all competitors combined. With SpaceSail and Project Kuiper entering the fray, Musk’s dominance in satellite internet faces major challenges Starlink owns around 60 per cent of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth and is a dominant player in satellite internet. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet network is facing growing competition …

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval
1 month, 1 week ago

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval

India TV News  

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval Elon Musk's Starlink is closer than ever to launching in India. Potential benefits and limitations While Starlink’s entry could bring high-speed internet to remote areas where fibre optics or mobile towers are unavailable, the service may come at a steep price. High-level discussions spark optimism The development …

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Elon Musk in the US, with Starlink’s India entry expected to be a key topic. File Image/Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet tech billionaire Elon Musk during his visit to the United States, with Starlink’s long-anticipated entry into India expected to be a significant topic of discussion. According to sources familiar …

Elon Musk's Starlink is connecting hundreds of thousands of regional Australians to the internet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink is connecting hundreds of thousands of regional Australians to the internet

ABC  

In regional and remote Australia more people are turning to Elon Musk's Starlink to stay connected to the internet. "That is the risk [and there is a real chance that Australia could become reliant on Starlink and on its relationship with Elon Musk, and it's really on the government to ensure that, that doesn't happen." "If you've got fixed wireless …

Amazon and SpaceX Want In on India’s Satellite Internet Market
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Amazon and SpaceX Want In on India’s Satellite Internet Market

Bloomberg  

For years, a stash of computers has been gathering dust at a local school in Daringbadi, a village nestled into the lush hillside of India’s eastern state of Odisha that’s reachable only by twisting mountain roads. If satellite internet providers such as Elon Musk ’s Starlink or any number of rivals were allowed to operate in India, it would be …

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon
2 months ago

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon

ABP News  

Starlink has reportedly agreed to comply with India’s security and data storage regulations, which are mandatory for satellite broadband service providers seeking a license in the country. The satellite internet company, led by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch its services in India, where satellite spectrum is expected to be allocated through an administrative process. Once satellite broadband services launch …

Pakistan internet shutdown | Provincial government mulling over holding talks with Elon Musk's Starlink
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan internet shutdown | Provincial government mulling over holding talks with Elon Musk's Starlink

The Hindu  

Amid ongoing internet disruptions across Pakistan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is considering reaching out to tech mogul Elon Musk to address the severe slowdown in internet speeds affecting the region, as reported by Geo News. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, confirmed that his satellite internet service, Starlink, is awaiting approval from the Pakistani government, according to …

Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Italy defence minister dampens talk of Starlink deal for secure communications

The Hindu  

The Italian defence ministry has not backed a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to supply new secure communications services and is looking at a range of options, minister Guido Crosetto said on Wednesday. Musk said on Monday he was ready to offer his services as Rome evaluates potential supply accords with the tech billionaire's Starlink business, part of his SpaceX …

Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi to arrive on United Airlines this spring
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi to arrive on United Airlines this spring

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy United Airlines has announced that it will test Elon Musk’s Starlink for high-speed in-flight internet on …

Amazon reveals UK satellite internet plan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amazon reveals UK satellite internet plan

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amazon has revealed plans to provide high-speed broadband and mobile phone signal through …

United Airlines to take off with Starlink in-flight internet testing in Feb, free wi-fi only for MileagePlus members
2 months, 3 weeks ago

United Airlines to take off with Starlink in-flight internet testing in Feb, free wi-fi only for MileagePlus members

Live Mint  

United Airlines announced on Sunday that it will begin testing Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system for in-flight connectivity starting in February. Strategic partnership with Starlink United’s deal with Starlink, a unit of SpaceX, was signed last year and will provide in-flight internet services across the airline’s fleet of over 1,000 aircraft in the coming years. The move is part …

Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch on United Airlines flights by spring
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink to launch on United Airlines flights by spring

CNN  

CNN — United Airlines flights will have access to Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi services as early as this spring, a sign of the widening reach of the tech billionaire. United will begin testing Starlink in February, and its first commercial flight with the service will launch this spring on the airline’s Embraer E-175 aircraft. Musk, who heads or owns a …

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion
3 months ago

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion

India TV News  

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service is all set to enter the Indian market, as telecom regulators are preparing to allocate spectrum for satellite internet services. However, alongside Starlink, other telecom giants such as Jio Satcom, Airtel OneWeb, and Amazon Kuiper are also vying for a piece of the satellite broadband market. Spectrum allocation for Starlink Satellite Internet Service nears …

European Union to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink using IRIS-2, their take on satellite connectivity
3 months, 1 week ago

European Union to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink using IRIS-2, their take on satellite connectivity

Firstpost  

The European Space Agency envisions IRIS² as a versatile system capable of serving diverse sectors. For government use, it will support border and maritime surveillance, crisis management, and protection of critical infrastructure In the civilian domain, IRIS² will provide mobile and fixed broadband access, cloud-based services, and connectivity solutions for transportation. This ambitious project, developed in collaboration with SpaceRISE—a consortium …

Elon Musk's Starlink being used in Manipur? SpaceX founder answers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink being used in Manipur? SpaceX founder answers

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX founder Elon Musk on Tuesday responded to claims that Starlink satellite internet was being used in violence-torn Manipur. SpaceX founder Elon Musk was replying to a user on social media platform X. Among the items seized from Keirao Khunou were "one internet Satellite Antenna, one internet Satellite Router and 20 meters of FTP cables", according to the state police. …

Starlink strengthens its internet service, launches new satellites ahead of much-anticipated India debut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Starlink strengthens its internet service, launches new satellites ahead of much-anticipated India debut

India TV News  

Starlink is set to launch its satellite internet service in India as early as January next year, pending the finalisation of government regulations. Meanwhile, Starlink offers a satellite internet connection that provides high-speed, wire-free access, enabling users to make audio and video calls from various locations with minimal interruptions. Jio and Airtel have also introduced 5G internet services, delivering speeds …

Starlink completes deployment, provides satellite internet on smartphones without any specialised equipment
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Starlink completes deployment, provides satellite internet on smartphones without any specialised equipment

India TV News  

Starlink is preparing to launch its satellite internet service in India soon. Starlink, which is owned by Elon Musk, recently completed the setup of its first satellite constellation that can connect directly to cell phones. This means that instead of needing special equipment to access the internet, cell phones can now communicate directly with satellites and enjoy internet speeds of …

Elon Musk's SpaceX completes Starlink's direct-to-cell constellation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX completes Starlink's direct-to-cell constellation

India Today  

Elon Musk announced the completion of the first Starlink satellite constellation capable of providing direct internet connectivity to unmodified cell phones. The satellites will connect over laser backhaul to the existing Starlink constellation, effectively eliminating service dead zones and ensuring reliable internet access when it is needed most. https://t.co/wJHMGEzzE4 — Elon Musk December 5, 2024 The initiative has already garnered …

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, boosting worldwide internet reach
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, boosting worldwide internet reach

Live Mint  

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday as its Falcon 9 rocket launched on its record-breaking 24th mission, carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. This mission, designated Starlink-213 / Starlink 6-70, marks the continued expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation, designed to provide high-speed internet access globally. Starlink's growing global reach The launch also represents a major step forward …

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet not to dominate Jio and Airtel: Know-how
4 months ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet not to dominate Jio and Airtel: Know-how

India TV News  

Elon Musk’s Starlink is preparing to disrupt the Indian internet sector, creating potential challenges for Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel. Starlink’s India launch: A potential game-changer Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has been making global strides. If approved, Starlink will compete with Bharti Group’s OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications, raising the stakes in the internet connectivity …

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it
4 months ago

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it

India Today  

An investigation into the largest drug haul of 6,000 kg of methamphetamine in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has revealed that Myanmarese smugglers were using Starlink satellite internet service to navigate through the sea. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet services globally using a constellation of satellites. Unlike traditional internet providers that rely on physical infrastructure, such as fiber optic …

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites, expands direct-to-cell capability
4 months ago

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites, expands direct-to-cell capability

Live Mint  

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday, at 5:02 a.m. A proven booster’s milestone The Falcon 9 first-stage booster supporting this mission completed its 13th flight, according to SpaceX, having previously launched missions including Euclid, Ax-2, Ax-3, NG-21, SES 24, CRS-30, and seven other Starlink deployments. Expanding global connectivity Starlink’s growing satellite constellation aims to provide …

Starlink launches direct-to-phone internet and call service, ties up with telcos to bring it to users
4 months, 1 week ago

Starlink launches direct-to-phone internet and call service, ties up with telcos to bring it to users

India Today  

SpaceX's Starlink has recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking direct-to-cell satellite communications. The technology is defined to enable direct connections from Starlink satellites to smartphones, bypassing traditional cell towers and providing connectivity in areas with no coverage. Starlink is making remarkable strides in expanding its satellite communications network, launching rockets and deploying new satellites at an impressive pace. In …

Elon Musk wants internet on Mars, plans to set up Starlink-like system for interplanetary communication
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk wants internet on Mars, plans to set up Starlink-like system for interplanetary communication

Firstpost  

Marslink would be modelled after SpaceX’s successful Starlink project, which has already revolutionised internet connectivity on Earth. The Starlink network, consisting of thousands of satellites, currently provides internet service to over 102 countries However, SpaceX isn’t the only player in the game. Blue Origin has introduced a concept called “Blue Ring,” an orbital tug designed to offer data relay services …

'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Report flags Starlink's US military ties
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Report flags Starlink's US military ties

India Today  

When Elon Musk’s Starlink appears on the horizon, it might seem like just another internet provider promising global connectivity. As Starlink is hustling to launch in India, a report by think tank Kutniti Foundation warns that Elon Musk's company is a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and could bring more than just high-speed internet to the table. Kutniti describes the service …

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink coming to India soon?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink coming to India soon?

Firstpost  

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink could soon be the latest player in India’s telecom and internet market. New Delhi has said that it will allocate satellite broadband spectrum administratively rather than through an auction Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X speaks during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in …

Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...

Firstpost  

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India will be more than happy to give licence to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, provided the company meets all required security conditions Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India will be more than happy to give licence to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated …

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