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SpaceX tells FCC it objects to Viasat-Inmarsat merger (again)
SpaceX’s satellite unit files a fresh protest to the FCC over Viasat’s buyout of Inmarsat, alleging the operator violated commission rules. Read more…
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Starlink approved to offer internet services in the Philippines
The Philippine government has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX the green light to enter the country and offer its Starlink broadband services. Read more…
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Starlink inks first in-flight wireless internet deal with JSX
SpaceX signed its first deal with an air carrier, JSX, to provide in-flight wireless internet using the Starlink satellite network. Read more…
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OneWeb has tapped SpaceX to resume LEOsat launches
After being forced to cancel a rocket launch from Baikonur, OneWeb has contracted with SpaceX to send its satellites into orbit. Read more…
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Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine may end up as Russian airstrike targets
Ukraine receives donated Starlink terminals from SpaceX, but an internet security researcher warns these could become Russian targets. Read more…
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Warp drive now exists but we are a long way from boldly going anywhere
Warp drive is now a ‘thing.’ As with many of the best inventions, it appeared while scientists were looking the other way. Read more…
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Geomagnetic storm takes out 40 of Starlink’s newest LEOsats
A geomagnetic storm caused by a solar flare disabled at least 40 Starlink satellites just a day after they were launched. Read more…
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Starlink starts refunding pre-order deposits for Indian satellite service
Starlink has begun refunding $99 pre-order deposits to Indian customers following a directive from the DoT. Read more…
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DoT warns Indian customers to quit pre-ordering Starlink services
DoT advises citizens not to preorder Starlink’s satellite-based service, and warns the company it must get a license before selling anything. Read more…
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Starlink seeks collaboration with Indian telcos to offer joint satcom services
SpaceX’s Starlink unit in India will soon begin discussions with Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea to jointly offer satellite comms services. Read more…
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Elon Musk’s Starlink registers business in India, targets rural areas
Starlink, the satellite internet division of billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX, registered its business in India on Monday. Read more…
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Advertising in space – beginning of the end for the romance and adventure
Advertising in space is about to become a ‘thing’ and it somehow rubs the varnish off the whole exciting and romantic adventure. Read more…
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Starlink has 500,000 preorders but there may be trouble ahead
SpaceX has received more than 500,000 preorders for its Starlink satellite internet service and anticipates no technical problems. Read more…
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India examining the legality of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is examining if Starlink has flouted existing laws by offering beta service in the country. Read more…
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Global satellite players urge India to stop Starlink from selling broadband
Global satellite players urge India to stop Starlink pre-selling the beta version of its satellite-based broadband internet services in India. Read more…
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Starlink and OneWeb may find it very hard to attract customers in India
Starlink and OneWeb will find it hard to grab broadband users in India as their satellite communication services will remain a niche offering Read more…
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‘Success’! SpaceX Starship prototype explodes while attempting to land
SpaceX’s Starship prototype exploded while attempting to land on Wednesday after an otherwise successful test launch. Read more…
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Shravin Mittal: India offers enough space for OneWeb and SpaceX
Shravin Mittal said that India offers enough space for OneWeb and SpaceX to provide high-speed satellite connectivity in the country. Read more…
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SpaceX wants India to change rules to allow satellite broadband
SpaceX has written to India’s telecom regulator seeking change in existing regulations to allow satellite technology for broadband access. Read more…
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Indian telcos raise concerns after Musk indicated Starlink satellite foray
Indian telecom operators to reach out to the country’s DoS to block any possible backdoor entry of satellite communications operators. Read more…