Starlink
Starlink approved in Nigeria and Mozambique, says Elon Musk
SpaceX said May 27 that Nigeria has joined Mozambique as the first countries in Africa to approve its Starlink broadband services.
The Philippines gives green light to Starlink
The Philippines has approved plans that will see it become the first country in Southeast Asia to access SpaceX’s Starlink broadband services.
Gogo’s OneWeb partnership could face Starlink in business aviation market
Gogo is planning to use OneWeb satellites in a partnership that could see it take on Starlink in an emerging business aviation market for low Earth orbit services.
Starlink’s RV service lets users jump the line — for a price
A new Starlink plan lets customers pay more to skip waitlists to connect to its broadband satellites without a fixed address, although connection speeds for other users will be prioritized.
Uzbekistan woos Starlink, OneWeb to bring satellite broadband
The overtures to Starlink and OneWeb are part of the Uzbek government’s efforts to strengthen the Central Asian nation’s information technology competitiveness and provide better communications services to underserved remote areas.
Space Force general: Commercial satellite internet in Ukraine showing power of megaconstellations
A lesson from the Ukraine war is the resiliency provided by large proliferated constellations, said Gen. David Thompson, vice chief of space operations of the Space Force
As U.S. blames Russia for KA-SAT hack, Starlink sees growing threat
Elon Musk says Russian hackers are increasing efforts to take down SpaceX’s Starlink broadband service amid the war in Ukraine.
‘Mounting evidence’ shows need for Starlink Gen 2 environmental review, says Viasat
Evidence is mounting of a need to perform an environmental review before approving SpaceX’s plans to add nearly 30,000 satellites to its Starlink constellation, satellite broadband competitor Viasat told the FCC May 2.
Falcon 9 busier than ever as Starship reviews delayed again
SpaceX had its busiest month yet in April in terms of launches as the company emphasizes the value of a high flight rate.
Starlink secures first major airline Wi-Fi deal with Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines said April 25 it plans to offer free Starlink services on transpacific flights to and from Hawaii next year, becoming the first major airline to announce a deal with SpaceX’s high-speed broadband network.
Starlink signs first inflight Wi-Fi deal for services later this year
Jet service provider JSX said April 21 it is set to become the first air carrier to provide Starlink’s satellite broadband services later this year.
Starlink loses French spectrum license
SpaceX has lost the right to provide Starlink broadband services in France after the country’s highest administrative court revoked its spectrum license.
Amazon hails progress in driving down Project Kuiper antenna costs
An Amazon executive said the cost to produce antennas for its proposed Project Kuiper megaconstellation is already “well under $500,” even as SpaceX retreats from the subsidized $499 price it charges customers for its operational Starlink terminals.
Starlink eyes Southeast Asia foothold with the Philippines
The Philippines is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to access SpaceX’s Starlink broadband services, its government announced March 31.
Intelsat rolls out network service that integrates Starlink and geostationary satellites
Satellite operator Intelsat is offering a managed network service that integrates geostationary satellites, SpaceX’s Starlink low Earth orbit constellation and cellular broadband.
Blaming inflation, SpaceX raises Starlink and launch prices
SpaceX has raised prices for both its Starlink broadband service and for dedicated and rideshare launches, in some cases by up to 20%, citing inflation.
Starlink reaches 250,000 subscribers as it targets aviation and other markets
SpaceX now has a quarter of a million subscribers for its Starlink satellite broadband service as it looks to move into new markets like aviation.
SpaceX sets reuse and payload mass records in Starlink launch
SpaceX set records for the reuse of its Falcon 9 booster and the mass that rocket placed into orbit March 19 with the latest launch of Starlink satellites.
U.S. general: Starlink in Ukraine showing what megaconstellations can do
U.S. Space Command has been impressed by SpaceX’s ability to provide internet access in war-torn parts of Ukraine, the head of the command told lawmakers March 8.
SpaceX worked for weeks to begin Starlink service in Ukraine
SpaceX’s president says the company had been working for weeks to secure approval for Starlink services in Ukraine before a government minister tweeted a request to Elon Musk.
