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Bringing SpaceX to the wild: Is Starlink Mini right for backpackers?

Muhammad Zulhusni — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:32:30 +0000

SpaceX has introduced Starlink Mini, a new portable solution to access the internet-from-space service that is already in use on boats, planes, by “van-lifers,” in Amazonian villages, and in rural homes across over 75 countries. The Verge reports that the new Starlink Mini is a DC-powered device as thick as a laptop and incorporates a... Read more »

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FCC denies spectrum request for Starlink’s mobile service

Ryan Daws — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:54:30 +0000

SpaceX’s plans to expand Starlink to provide mobile services have encountered a roadblock as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dismissed the company’s application to use several spectrum bands. Starlink – the satellite internet division of SpaceX – is seeking approval to use up to 7,500 second-generation satellites with spectrum in the 1.6 GHz, 2 GHz,... Read more »

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SpaceX probed over Russia’s alleged Starlink use

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:49:49 +0000

Democratic lawmakers are investigating SpaceX over reports that Russia is using the company’s Starlink satellite internet service in occupied areas of Ukraine, raising concerns about potential violations of US sanctions and export controls. In a letter sent Wednesday to SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Robert Garcia of California cited intelligence... Read more »

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FCC rejects Starlink’s bid for $886M in subsidies

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:47:17 +0000

The FCC has denied Elon Musk’s Starlink a hefty $886 million subsidy from the Universal Service Fund, allocated for expanding broadband services in rural areas. The rejected bid, originally intended for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) program, faced criticism as the FCC deemed Starlink incapable of proving its ability to deliver the promised broadband... Read more »

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SpaceX pledges to reduce astronomy disruption

Ryan Daws — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:04:51 +0000

SpaceX has reached a deal with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to reduce Starlink’s disruption to astronomy. The company’s broadband satellites have become a plight for astronomers. Around the world, professional and enthusiast astronomers have complained of Starlink’s constellation ruining the night sky and interfering with their observations. When capturing images of the night sky... Read more »

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Starlink terminals now cost double in Ukraine

Ryan Daws — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:13:11 +0000

The cost of buying Starlink terminals in Ukraine has doubled amid increasing demand as Russia continues its invasion of the country. Ukrainian forces have liberated key territories such as Kherson from Russian troops. In response, Russia has increased its shelling of civilian areas and the critical infrastructure they depend on. Russian missiles have targeted Ukraine’s... Read more »

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Ukraine will deploy Starlink hotspots using Tesla Powerwall during outages

Ryan Daws — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:33:11 +0000

In the event of power outages, Ukraine will deploy public Starlink hotspots powered by Tesla Powerwall. Starlink is providing a lifeline to Ukrainians as they fight to defend their homeland. SpaceX’s LEO satellite internet service offers vital connectivity within the country while ensuring the rest of the world can see the war crimes being committed... Read more »

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Starlink will be available for moving vehicles in December

Ryan Daws — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:48:03 +0000

SpaceX has announced that its Starlink service will soon be available for moving vehicles. The company’s Starlink for RVs service was initially launched in May but was designed for stationary vehicles. However, some enterprising folk managed to get Starlink working for moving vehicles anyway: From December 2022, a new Starlink service is launching that is... Read more »

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SpaceX announces Starlink Aviation will takeoff in 2023

Ryan Daws — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:09:15 +0000

SpaceX has announced that its Starlink Aviation service will be ready for delivery in 2023. The company says the service will offer passengers high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi “from the moment they walk on their plane”. Speeds of up to 350Mbps will be available with latency as low as 20ms. With this level of performance, SpaceX says... Read more »

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Musk says Beijing disapproved of Starlink’s rollout in Ukraine

Ryan Daws — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:14:47 +0000

According to Elon Musk, Beijing made clear that it disapproved of Starlink’s rollout in Ukraine. Russia attempted to sever Ukraine’s connectivity in the early stages of its invasion. The aggressor even targeted satellite operators like Viasat, which spread to neighbouring countries and risked triggering a collective NATO response. Starlink was quickly rolled out in Ukraine... Read more »

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