Starlink

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  Elon Musk's Starlink Reportedly Submits Formal Acceptance of Licence Norms, Could Launch in India Soon

  Starlink has reportedly accepted the security and data storage requirements mandated by the Indian government for satellite broadband providers, aiming to launch services in India. The satellite spectrum will be allocated administratively. Elon Musk-led Starlink will compete with providers like Reliance's JioSpaceFiber, Airtel, and Amazon Kuiper, w...

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  Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences

  Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone which users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based technolo...

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  SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Mobile Connectivity

  SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral on January 27, 2025, at 5:05 p.m. EST. Among these, 13 satellites feature Direct-to-Cell technology designed to enhance mobile connectivity. The Falcon 9 rocket used for the mission was powered by a first-stage booster completing its 20th successful flight. This booster...

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  SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Sets Booster Record

  SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on January 24, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking its 11th Falcon 9 mission of the year. The booster achieved its record 23rd flight and successfully landed on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean, bringing SpaceX's total orbital-class booster recoveries to 401. The sat...

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  Why Pak Lawmakers Are Seeking Elon Musk's Apology Before Starlink Approval

  Pakistan senators are demanding an apology from billionaire Elon Musk, a lawmaker told AFP on Thursday, accusing him of "anti-Pakistan propaganda" as he seeks regulatory approval for his Starlink service in the country.

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  SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers 27 Starlink Satellites into Orbit from Vandenberg

  SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on January 21, 2025, with its Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, following an aborted attempt, marked a milestone as the rocket's booster completed its 10th flight. These satellites, part of the Starlink Group 11-8 mission, feature advanced propulsion and power systems, with SpaceX's new in-hou...

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  Government Says Satellite Spectrum Policy Can Attract Many Companies After Elon Musk-Mukesh Ambani Tussle

  The government says that its decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more choice. Starlink has long wanted to launch in India, and has in recent months clashed with billionaire Ambani's company over how the country should grant spectrum for satellite services.

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  After Musk-Ambani Tussle, India Bets Satellite Spectrum Policy Can Attract Many Companies

  India's decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more choice, the telecoms minister said on Monday, playing down concern by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio that it could lose out to Elon Musk's Starlink.

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  China Tests Strategies To Counter Starlink Satellites Amid Taiwan Tensions

  The study highlighted the potential militarization of space, referencing Starlink's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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  SpaceX Starship Flight 7 to Launch on January 15 With Upgraded Booster

  SpaceX will launch Starship Flight 7 on Jan. 15 from Starbase in South Texas. This test includes enhancements to the Super Heavy booster and Mechazilla arms for a critical booster catch attempt. The flight will last 66 minutes, with a simulated Starlink satellite deployment and an engine relighting demonstration. The Starship is expected to splash ...

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  SpaceX’s Starship to Launch its 7th Flight Test on January 13 with New Payloads

  SpaceX will conduct its seventh Starship test flight on January 13, launching from South Texas. The mission features the deployment of mock Starlink satellites, marking a major milestone in payload deployment. The test also includes the reuse of a Raptor engine and an attempt to recover the Super Heavy booster using Starbase’s launch tower. This ...

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  SpaceX Starship’s 7th Test Flight on January 10: Starlink Simulators, Super Heavy Boosters, and More

  SpaceX is preparing for the seventh Starship flight test, scheduled for January 10, which will focus on deploying 10 Starlink simulators. The mission aims to assess Starship's capacity for carrying and deploying advanced payloads. Enhancements to the Starship design and propulsion system will be tested, along with the Super Heavy booster’s recove...

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  SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites to Expand Global Internet Coverage

  SpaceX successfully launched its first Starlink mission of 2025 on January 6, sending 24 satellites into orbit to expand its global internet network. The Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage returned to Earth, landing on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions," marking the 17th successful landing for this particular booster. The Starlink constellatio...

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  SpaceX's Starship to Deploy Mock Starlink Satellites in Flight 7 Test

  SpaceX announced its next Starship test flight would feature the rocket's first attempt to deploy 10 model Starlink satellites, showcasing its satellite launch market potential. Planned for later this month from Boca Chica, Texas, the Elon Musk-run company's seventh test-to-failure flight is expected to incorporate new upgrades with each attempt.

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  China Claims It Beat Starlink In 6G Race With 100Gbps Laser Tech: Report

  The 100Gbps transmission rate translates into transmitting 10 full-length movies in just one second.