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fromFuturism
1 day ago
Tech industry

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

Science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.
Science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Opensignal: Can Starlink make the grade as a BEAD provider?

Starlink's BEAD awards cover 476,000 locations, but it faces performance, capacity, and affordability challenges as a scalable solution.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Pentagon Disturbed as Its Fleet of Drones Is Left Bobbing in the Ocean When Elon Musk's Starlink Fails

Starlink's outage left unmanned surface vessels adrift, raising concerns about its reliability for military applications and impacting SpaceX's upcoming IPO.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

The improved battery-powered Starlink Mini is here

Starlink Mini and LinkPower 2 battery enable reliable remote work from anywhere, enhancing connectivity without power cables.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

Rapid characterization of anomalies is essential for clarity in the operating environment of satellites.
Science
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Starlink sprays debris after another satellite 'anomaly'

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, creating debris but posing no immediate risk to the ISS or Artemis II launch.
London startup
fromMail Online
6 years ago

British invention gives astronauts on the ISS faster internet

Astronauts on the ISS will receive broadband speeds up to 50Mbps from the British device COLKa, enhancing communication with Earth.
#blue-origin
Science
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Blue Origin is set to launch its third New Glenn rocket flight with a reused booster.
Science
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend

Blue Origin's New Glenn launch aims to challenge SpaceX's dominance in reusable orbital launch vehicles and enhance Amazon's satellite capabilities.
Digital life
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

What's Slowing Your Internet? Compare Providers, Spot the Problem, and Take Back Control - The Village Voice

Home Wi-Fi issues often stem from internal factors rather than service provider flaws, necessitating proper diagnosis before considering a plan change.
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

Archtop Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig plans

"Customers shouldn't have to think about their WiFi: It should just work. By including eero devices with every new plan, we're making it easier for customers to get set up quickly and get strong, fast coverage throughout their homes."
Brooklyn
#amazon
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Amazon buys Apple's satellite connectivity partner

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite connectivity services for future LEO network generations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon's $12B Globalstar Acquisition Paid for Itself 10x Over in One Day

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 billion to challenge SpaceX's dominance in satellite internet.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon has acquired Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Amazon pays $11.5B for Globalstar to satisfy satellite-envy

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for over $11.5 billion to enhance its satellite technology and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
European startups
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite communication capabilities and compete with Starlink.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Morning After: Amazon pledges its satellite internet starts this year

Amazon's Leo satellite internet service will launch by mid-2026, promising speeds up to 1Gbps, surpassing current offerings from competitors.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Amazon buys Apple's satellite connectivity partner

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite connectivity services for future LEO network generations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon's $12B Globalstar Acquisition Paid for Itself 10x Over in One Day

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 billion to challenge SpaceX's dominance in satellite internet.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon has acquired Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Amazon pays $11.5B for Globalstar to satisfy satellite-envy

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for over $11.5 billion to enhance its satellite technology and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
European startups
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite communication capabilities and compete with Starlink.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Morning After: Amazon pledges its satellite internet starts this year

Amazon's Leo satellite internet service will launch by mid-2026, promising speeds up to 1Gbps, surpassing current offerings from competitors.
#spacex
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

SpaceX hints at abandoning BEAD without new exemptions for LEO providers

SpaceX demands BEAD exemptions for LEO services, arguing capacity is dynamically allocated and threatening to exit the program if proposed changes are not adopted.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit

SpaceX applied to launch up to one million solar-powered low-Earth-orbit satellites as orbital data centres to provide AI computing and serve billions globally.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

How to Get a Piece of SpaceX Stock Ahead of the Crowd

SpaceX's IPO could exceed $2 trillion, attracting significant investor interest and altering the market landscape.
Science
fromFast Company
2 days ago

SpaceX's insane IPO valuation is based on a sci-fi tale

Elon Musk's plan for SpaceX's IPO and satellite network faces significant scientific and logistical challenges, according to experts.
Science
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

SpaceX loses contact with one of its Starlink satellites

SpaceX lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 due to an anomaly, resulting in debris that poses no risk to other missions.
Chicago
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

LSC and Ziply announce long-haul fiber networks

AI needs and decentralization are driving growth in long-haul fiber networks, with significant announcements from Ziply Fiber and Light Source Communications.
fromTelecompetitor
2 days ago

Oregon awards $6.8M in digital connectivity grants

"Access to technology is no longer a luxury - it is essential for education, employment, and healthcare," said Nick Batz, director of the Oregon Broadband Office.
Online Community Development
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is proud to partner with NSF on this national effort to ensure that every community - including the most rural - can benefit from the power of artificial intelligence. By investing in tools and training that meet farmers and ranchers where they are, we're helping build an agricultural future that is more resilient, more efficient and more accessible for all.
Agriculture
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Mission Telecom offers mobile hotspot

"We are now in the middle innings of the 5G era, and thankfully devices are getting more advanced and more affordable. Mission Telecom is proud to bring the best technology with the best pricing to our partners to help unlock new opportunities for nonprofits, schools, and libraries to take advantage of Mission Telecom's ultra-fast 5G network access."
Roam Research
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Amazon Declares War on StarLink: $11.5 Billion Globalstar Deal Ignites Space Internet Battle

Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar enhances satellite connectivity, aiming to close the digital divide and expand high-margin revenue by 2028.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Starlink reshapes satellite communications as industry enters terabit era | Computer Weekly

The satellite communications market is rapidly expanding, driven by demand for high-performance connectivity and the influence of non-geostationary orbit constellations like Starlink.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Second half of 2025 good for digital divide and Starlink: Ookla report

Starlink service significantly improved broadband access, reducing the digital divide in many states during the second half of last year.
#starlink-mini
Alternative transportation
fromPCMag UK
3 weeks ago

Thanks to the Starlink Mini, I Survived a 246-Mile Road Trip With Two Kids

Starlink Mini provides portable satellite internet for road trips, keeping passengers entertained and allowing work in remote areas.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

This simple Starlink Mini upgrade just solved my biggest power problem - here's how

Alternative transportation
fromPCMag UK
3 weeks ago

Thanks to the Starlink Mini, I Survived a 246-Mile Road Trip With Two Kids

Starlink Mini provides portable satellite internet for road trips, keeping passengers entertained and allowing work in remote areas.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

This simple Starlink Mini upgrade just solved my biggest power problem - here's how

Science
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.
Science
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.
Science
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Amazon's satellite internet service is scheduled for mid-2026 availability

Amazon Leo will support download speeds up to 1 Gbps, which is significantly faster than Starlink's typical range of 45 to 280 Mbps, potentially revolutionizing satellite internet access.
European startups
Roam Research
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission | Computer Weekly

SpaceLocker transitions to satellite operations with a shared model, aiming to reduce costs and space debris while enabling broader access to orbit.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Big tech's next move is to put data centers in space. Can it work?

Elon Musk plans to launch data centers into orbit to power AI, claiming it will be cheaper than terrestrial AI within a few years.
World news
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

SpaceX is exploring a "Starlink Phone" for direct-to-device internet services: report

The Boring Company will implement a 6.4 km Dubai Loop pilot tunnel system linking DIFC and Dubai Mall, marking its first project outside the U.S.
US news
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

NTIA responds to SpaceX BEAD rider

NTIA reaffirmed BEAD rules and the 100/20 Mbps minimum; SpaceX proposed contract riders seeking exemptions for LEO providers and threatened to exit BEAD.
Gadgets
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

SpaceX targets 150Mbps per user for upgraded Starlink Direct-to-Cell

SpaceX targets 150Mbps peak download speeds for next-generation Direct-to-Cell Starlink service, a major upgrade from current 4Mbps speeds, enabling video, voice, and data services in remote areas.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

More than 10,000 SpaceX Starlink spacecraft now orbit Earthand the satellite surge shows no sign of stopping

SpaceX's Starlink constellation has reached over 10,000 active satellites in orbit, representing approximately two-thirds of all operational satellites and fundamentally transforming Earth's orbital environment and night sky.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This off-grid internet system is my secret weapon for winter storm outages - and it's $300 off

Starlink Mini can be powered in the field using a high-wattage USB-C power bank and a suitable USB-C-to-DC cable, avoiding bulky power stations.
#starlink-v2-satellites
European startups
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 satellites on Starship starting 2027

SpaceX plans to launch next-generation Starlink V2 satellites mid-2027 using Starship, deploying 1,200 satellites within six months for global coverage.
Science
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink V2 satellites launching mid-2027 will deliver 150 Mbps speeds with 100 times greater data density than current generation, matching terrestrial 5G network performance.
European startups
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

SpaceX to launch Starlink V2 satellites on Starship starting 2027

SpaceX plans to launch next-generation Starlink V2 satellites mid-2027 using Starship, deploying 1,200 satellites within six months for global coverage.
Science
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink V2 satellites launching mid-2027 will deliver 150 Mbps speeds with 100 times greater data density than current generation, matching terrestrial 5G network performance.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

A potential Starlink competitor just got FCC clearance to launch 4,000 satellites

Aspiring Starlink competitor Logos Space Services has secured FCC clearance to launch more than 4,000 broadband satellites into low Earth orbit by 2035, as reported by . Under FCC regulations, the company must deploy half of the approved amount within the next seven years. The company is headed by its founder, Milo Medin, a former project manager at NASA as well as a former vice president of wireless services at Google.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

As data from space spikes, an innovative ground station company seeks to cash in

By the end of the year, Northwood, based in El Segundo, California, had shown the ability to build eight of these Portal arrays a month. And in January the company had deployed operational Portal antennas across two continents. These deployments, which comprise an area of 8 to 15 meters, have the equivalent capability of a 7-meter parabolic dish, said Griffin Cleverly, co-founder and chief technical officer of Northwood.
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