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teslarati.comtechnology1 day ago
SpaceX Plans July 16 Test Launch of Uncrewed Starship from Texas
SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 13 on July 16, 2026, from Starbase in Texas. The mission will deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites and test upgrades after Flight 12.
cnet.comtechnology6 days ago
Fi Launches Dog Collar with Starlink Satellite Connectivity
Smart pet technology company Fi released a dog collar that uses Starlink for location tracking across the United States. The device provides continuous updates in areas without cellular service and includes non-shock training features.
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cnbc.comtechnology7 days ago
Starlink Pauses New Sign-Ups in Seven Kenyan Counties While Expanding Capacity After Subscriber Growth
@SawyerMerritt reported that Starlink paused residential orders in Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Machakos, Murang’a, Kirinyaga and Kwale counties. The move follows rapid subscriber growth that exhausted available satellite bandwidth.
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Yonhapworld7 days ago
South Korean Satellite Enters Orbit After Falcon 9 Launch From California Base
A next-generation midsized satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on July 7 and separated successfully into low-Earth orbit. The spacecraft is South Korea's first dedicated to agriculture and forestry monitoring.
news.google.comworld7 days ago
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches South Korean Agriculture Satellite from California
A South Korean Earth observation satellite lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 7. The satellite is the country's first dedicated to agriculture and forestry monitoring.
app.buzzsumo.comscience8 days ago
Air-Launched Rocket Begins Pursuit of NASA Satellite
A commercial satellite launched July 4 from a Pacific range to reach a NASA astronomy spacecraft at risk of orbital decay. The mission will take several weeks to complete a rendezvous and raise the target satellite's altitude.
newatlas.comscience10 days agoUpdated
Link Spacecraft Launches to Attempt Capture and Raise of Swift Observatory
A three-armed spacecraft named Link lifted off Friday from the Marshall Islands aboard a Pegasus rocket. The vehicle will attempt to grasp the Swift Observatory and raise its altitude by about 150 miles over two to three months.
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Engadgettechnology12 days ago
Atlas V Rocket Sends Final 29 Amazon Satellites Into Orbit From Florida
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V lifted off early July 2 carrying the final batch of Leo satellites on that vehicle. Amazon confirmed contact and working condition with all 29 after deployment.
Nbc Newsscience14 days ago
NASA to Launch Spacecraft to Attempt Raising Swift Observatory’s Orbit
NASA will launch a robotic spacecraft no earlier than Tuesday to boost the orbit of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The mission follows models showing the telescope could drop below a critical altitude in October. NBC News reported details of the $30 million effort involving…
wccftech.comscience15 days ago
Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium for $8 Billion in All-Stock Deal
Rocket Lab announced plans on June 29 to buy Iridium at $54 per share. The transaction values the satellite operator at $8 billion and remains subject to closing.
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Breaking Defenseworld35 days ago
NRO Adds Eight-Figure Sum to BlackSky Contract, Extending AROS Satellite Delivery to 2028
The modification raises the total value above $150 million and supports development of wide-area AROS satellites for 2028 delivery.
indianexpress.comworld36 days ago
SpaceX Launches 35th Flight of Falcon 9 Booster on Latest Starlink Mission
Falcon 9 booster B1067 flew its 35th mission Monday morning carrying additional satellites for the growing constellation.
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finance.yahoo.combusiness39 days ago
Planet Labs Raises Full-Year Guidance on Record Sales Driven by Defense and Government Demand
Planet Labs raised its full-year guidance after reporting record quarterly sales driven by defense and government demand for satellite imaging services.
techcentral.co.zatechnology41 days ago
Telstra Reports Over 200,000 Daily Starlink Connections as It Highlights Gaps in Its Own Rural Mobile Coverage
Australia's largest telecom said more than 2.7 million customers have used the service since its launch one year ago. Next-generation satellites are scheduled to begin launching in 2027.
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technology49 days ago
Starlink Median Download Speed in Europe Rises 45 Percent in One Year
Median download speeds across 27 European countries increased from 114 Mbps in Q1 2025 to 165 Mbps in Q1 2026. The service recorded gains in 26 of the 27 markets measured.
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airedale.futurecdn.nettechnology53 days ago
SpaceX Explores Laser-Based Starlink System for Lunar Communications
SpaceX is studying the use of Starlink satellites to provide high-bandwidth links around the Moon. The approach would replace traditional radio-frequency systems with laser relays to increase data capacity.
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thehindubusinessline.comworld71 days ago
Singapore Air to Roll Out Starlink Broadband on Flights Starting in 2027
Singapore Air announced it will introduce a Starlink broadband service on its flights beginning in 2027. The new system is expected to provide faster connectivity compared to the airline's current inflight offering. This move aims to enhance passenger experience with improved int…