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FCC Lets SpaceX Expand Testing of Cellular Starlink for Phones: The experimental authorization means SpaceX can test its cellular Starlink system statewide in ...
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Quick Glance: FCC Allows SpaceX to Expand Cellular Starlink Testing for Phones
- The FCC has granted SpaceX regulatory clearance to start expanding tests of its cellular Starlink system in the US.
- Originally limited to select cities, SpaceX can now test the cellular Starlink system "state-wide" in California, Washington, Texas, and Hawaii.
- SpaceX aims to launch the cellular Starlink system for T-Mobile customers later this year, initially for text message support.
- Some rival telecommunication providers are concerned about potential radio interference from SpaceX's system, but the company has not received reports of harmful interference.
FCC Pushes Back on SpaceX's Request for More Starlink Spectrum: The FCC is forcing SpaceX to go through a formal rulemaking process to gain access to more radio ...
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SpaceX Wants to Orbit Cellular Starlink Satellites Closer to Earth: The company asks the FCC to lower the satellites' orbits by around 200 kilometers to 'enhance ...
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Ukraine relies on Starlink for its drone war. Russia appears to be bypassing sanctions to use the devices too
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Democrats probe Musk’s SpaceX, examining Russia’s alleged Starlink use: The lawmakers warned SpaceX that Russia’s alleged use of Starlink “poses a serious threat ...
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Quick Glance: US Lawmakers Question Starlink by Musk on Russia Claims
- House Democrats are seeking answers from SpaceX under Elon Musk amid claims of Russian forces using the technology in Ukraine.
- Democratic lawmakers express concern over alleged Russian use of Starlink technology and demand clarification from SpaceX.
- Starlink terminals are crucial for Ukrainian army operations and have reportedly been utilized by Russian troops, posing a serious threat.
- SpaceX has been asked to provide information on potential illegal use of the technology and reveal actions taken to comply with US sanctions against Russia.
Russia Again Threatens to Attack Starlink, Citing US Spy Satellite Risk: This comes amid reports that SpaceX is building hundreds of spy satellites for the US ...
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Russia threatens to target US spy satellites made by SpaceX: Russia said on March 20 that U.S. spy satellites launched in collaboration with private companies ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-threatens-to-target-us-spy-satellites-made-by-spacex/
SpaceX Expects Next Starship Launch in About 6 Weeks: SpaceX's president and COO has one priority for the next test-flight: 'getting reentry right.'
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Developing Spy Satellite Network For The U.S., Report Says: A contract between SpaceX and the U.S. is worth $1.8 billion, Reuters reported.
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Quick Glance: SpaceX Constructing Spy Satellite Network for US Intelligence Agency
- SpaceX is constructing a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency.
- The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
- If successful, the program will significantly enhance the ability of the U.S. government and military to quickly spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.
- The development of the Starshield network highlights the deepening ties between SpaceX and U.S. intelligence and military projects.
SpaceX: Cellular Starlink System Works on iPhone, Pixel, Galaxy Devices: SpaceX also tells the FCC that its cellular Starlink system works indoors.
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Quick Glance: SpaceX: Cellular Starlink System Operates on iPhone, Pixel, Galaxy Devices
- SpaceX informs the FCC that its cellular Starlink system works indoors.
- In a Thursday letter to the FCC, SpaceX's cellular Starlink system is described as a 'massive success, meeting or exceeding testing objectives.'
- The letter details SpaceX's progress on testing its 'Direct to Cell' Starlink technology, which utilizes orbiting satellites to transmit internet data to phones on the ground.
- The company has successfully communicated with unmodified models of Samsung, Apple, and Google devices in urban and rural areas, indoors and outdoors, and under tree cover using the satellite.
Watch Starlink satellites in real time: This map makes it possible: Around 5,600 satellites are currently orbiting the earth for Elon Musk's Starlink internet ...
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SpaceX Launches 46 More Starlink Satellites Into Orbit: Nearly 6,000 Starlink satellites are now orbiting Earth. Elon Musk says the newly launched satellites can ...
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FCC Clears SpaceX to Use E-Band for Starlink Capacity Improvement: SpaceX plans on using E-band spectrum to bolster communications between Starlink satellites ...
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SpaceX launched 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit Monday night.
The plume could be seen throughout parts of Southern California.
SpaceX Halts Starlink Adoption in Vietnam Over Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Vietnam has reportedly already used Starlink for military drone navigation ...
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Dusk SpaceX launch from Vandenberg creates spectacle visible across western United States
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Taiwan Is Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk: The island democracy urgently needs an internet backup. Mr. Musk’s total control over his Starlink ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/business/taiwan-starlink-satellite.html
SpaceX Launches 46 More Starlink Satellites Into Orbit: Nearly 6,000 Starlink satellites are now orbiting Earth. Elon Musk says the newly launched satellites can ...
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Sudanese seek connections through Starlink after weeks of blackouts: Some Sudanese residents cut off from mobile networks for weeks due to war between rival ...
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New Jersey Man Charged for Buying 675 Starlink Dishes With Stolen Credit Cards: The Starlink dishes are valued at over $400,000, according to Lawrence Township ...
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FCC Denies Starlink Low-Orbit Bid for Lower Latency: Agency says SpaceX craft could hinder International Space Station
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SpaceX Uses Cellular Starlink Satellites to Post a Tweet: Rather than ferry the post to a traditional cell network, it was radioed into space to an orbiting ...
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"Musk is a big child": Starlink use by Russian troops causes concern among Ukrainians
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SpaceX's Cellular Starlink Hits 17Mbps Download Speed to Android Phone: The test involved using the orbiting satellites to deliver a 60.3MB file.
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Photos: SpaceX rocket blazes through night sky in Southern California: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base shortly before 7:30 p.m ...
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Russian troops are increasingly using Starlink, costing Ukraine a tactical advantage
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Starlink at Stiftung Warentest: This is how good Elon Musk's satellite internet really is
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Starlink Offers 50% Price Cut, If You Can Handle Slower Speeds: Starlink is offering a new 'Deprioritized Plan' for New Zealand consumers.
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Starlink Internet Review: Low Satellites, High Pricing: Starlink's growing fleet of low-orbiting satellites can deliver fast speeds and low latency ...
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We Are Tech Experts. Here's How We Really Feel About Our Home Internet : Choosing between fiber, cable, DSL, satellite and 5G internet? We share our personal ...
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Starlink at Stiftung Warentest: This is how good Elon Musk's satellite internet really is
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How laser beams are boosting communication between satellites: Laser communication and data exchange between satellites is beginning to prove its worth ...
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Sudan war: Army and RSF both profiting from smuggling of vital goods: Fighters from Sudan’s two warring parties are exploiting the ongoing conflict to profit ...
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Satellite Internet directly to your cell phone: What Starlink means for geopolitics
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SpaceX is making headlines, and this time, the drama isn't about CEO Elon Musk — or Mars.
Kelvin Rodriguez-Moya, 35, was arrested for allegedly illegally ... Show more www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/new-jersey-man-accused-of-trafficking-675-starlink-terminals/470834
Satellite Internet from Elon Musk: Russian soldiers should use Starlink terminals on the front
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Watch: Ukraine Says Russia Is Using Starlink. Here’s How Musk’s Satellites Work: Russian forces have been buying Starlink internet terminals and using them on ...
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Rep. Mike Gallagher, who led a delegation to Taiwan this week, said in a letter to Elon Musk that SpaceX could possibly be in breach of its “contractual ... Show more on.forbes.com/6183nFT1L
SpaceX to Deorbit 100 Starlink Satellites Due to Potential Flaw: SpaceX says the maneuver won't affect any Starlink users. The satellites should burn up without ...
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How Antarctica’s history of isolation is ending—thanks to Starlink: The seventh continent has always been a bleak, unconnected place. Elon Musk’s satellite ...
technologyreview.com/2024/02/26/1088144/antarctica-starlink-elon-musk-satellite-internet/
To Improve Starlink Speeds, SpaceX Wants to Orbit Satellites Closer to Earth: The company is requesting to orbit some second-generation Starlink satellites 'in ...
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Ukraine Uses Drones to Blow Up Russian Starlink Dishes: Ukraine's military releases video of a drone destroying a Starlink dish that Russian troops were ...
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Ukraine: Russian Soldiers Are Using Thousands of Starlink Dishes: The country's military intelligence chief tells The Wall Street Journal that Russian army units ...
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A New Jersey man was arrested on charges for allegedly trafficking 675 SpaceX Starlink terminals. Bennett Woo, SpaceX’s director of payment risk and fraud ... Show more www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/new-jersey-man-accused-of-trafficking-675-starlink-terminals/470834
SpaceX: 100 Starlink satellites crash in a controlled manner due to impending failure
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Quick Glance: SpaceX: Controlled Descent of 100 Starlink Satellites
- Approximately 100 Starlink satellites will be taken out of operation early.
- 17 satellites are non-maneuverable but monitored to reduce collision risk.
- Satellites are sent on a controlled descent to reduce space debris.
- SpaceX can produce 55 new satellites weekly and launch over 200 monthly.
Ukraine Finds Evidence That Russians Are Buying Starlink From 'Arab Countries': Ukrainian intelligence releases another clip of Russian forces talking about ...
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SpaceX targets sunset launch from KSC using booster for record-tying 19th time: SpaceX is set to send up another batch of Starlink satellites targeting one ...
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WATCH | SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit on leap day : In a major "leap" forward for its Starlink project, SpaceX launched a ...
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A Threat to Starlink? US Confirms Russia Developing Anti-Satellite System: Although the White House confirmed the threat, it's unclear if Russia's anti-satellite ...
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Quick Glance: Russia in Possession of Troubling Anti-Satellite Weapon
- US has information on Russia's capability, which is not currently active.
- White House confirms intelligence after vague warning from House Intelligence Committee head.
- Russia downplays US concerns about the capability, which would violate international Outer Space Treaty.
- White House to engage directly with Russians on concerns; acknowledges seriousness of the matter.
Astronomers Convince UN to Examine Impact of Large Satellite Networks: Astronomers lobbied the UN’s Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to examine how ...
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Pentagon and SpaceX Respond to Reports of Russia Using Starlink: Earlier reports suggested the Russian military was deploying the SpaceX terminals ...
newsweek.com/starlink-russia-ukraine-dubai-spacex-elon-musk-rumors-pentagon-1868461
Russia's Starlink Scheme via NATO Proxy Exposed in Sting Report: Ukrainian military intelligence has said Russian forces in Ukraine are increasingly using ...
newsweek.com/russia-starlink-ukraine-nato-poland-1869513
Quick Glance: Is Russia Receiving Starlink Devices via Arab Countries?
- Presidents of the UAE and Russia met in Abu Dhabi.
- Ukraine accuses Arab countries of smuggling Starlink to Russia.
- Russia supposed to be receiving Starlink devices despite official denials.
- Alleged sale of Starlink device to Russia for 2000 Euros.
Chinese Retailer Caught Selling Starlink Terminals to Russia: Despite CEO Elon Musk's assurances SpaceX's satellite terminals are not beign sold in Russia ...
newsweek.com/chinese-retailer-caught-selling-starlink-terminals-russia-1874756
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Makes First X Post From Starlink Satellite In Space: SpaceX launched the first Starlink Direct to Cell satellites in January and hopes to ...
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Hawaiian Airlines Starts Offering Free In-Flight Starlink Access: For now, Starlink connectivity will be available on select Airbus A321 neo jets.
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SpaceX Tests Using Drone Ships to Support Starlink Coverage at Sea: SpaceX confirms to the FCC that it's exploring using its sea-based drone ships to also act as ...
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airBaltic Installing Free Wi-Fi (SpaceX Starlink): airBaltic will be installing SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its Airbus A220 fleet as of late 2024 ...
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Galaxy S21 Ultra was used to test Starlink’s satellite-to-phone service: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that Starlink achieved peak download speeds for its ...
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SpaceX will deorbit 100 Starlink satellites with unidentified flaw: SpaceX announced today that it will be sending some 100 Starlink satellites to an early ...
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Ukraine says Russia buying Starlink terminals in 'Arab countries': Russian forces are buying Starlink satellite internet terminals in "Arab countries" for use on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-military-intelligence-says-russia-buying-starlink-terminals-arab-2024-02-13/
Quick Glance: Ex-FBI Informant Charged with Lying about Joe Biden and Son
- The U.S. special counsel leading a criminal probe into President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, charged a former FBI informant for lying about their alleged involvement in business dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings.
- A federal grand jury indicted Alexander Smirnov, 43, for making false statements and creating a false record in relation to an FBI probe.
- The indictment states that Smirnov falsely recounted meetings where Burisma executives claimed to have hired Hunter Biden to solve problems through his father.
- Smirnov falsely claimed that Burisma executives paid $5 million to Joe Biden and Hunter Biden for his son to address issues through his father during a criminal investigation.
SpaceX delays Crew-8 launch, but lines up Starlink launch instead: Bad weather conditions on the launch corridor for a human spaceflight from Kennedy Space ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/29/spacex-delays-crew-8-launch-but-lines-up-starlink-launch-instead/
Ukraine intelligence ‘confirms’ Russian forces using Starlink: Starlink terminals, which provide high-speed communications, have been vital to Ukrainian forces’ ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/11/ukraine-intelligence-confirms-russian-forces-using-starlink
Quick Glance: Ukraine Confirms: Russian Troops Using Starlink
- Starlink terminals enhance Ukrainian military communication against Russian troops.
- Ukrainian intelligence confirms Russian forces utilizing Starlink in conflict zones.
- SpaceX denies business dealings with Russian government or military.
- Russian troops employ Starlink terminals in conflict areas within Ukraine.
Civil wars and sanctions: Starlink terminals are often used illegally: Access to Elon Musk's satellite internet is smuggled into the respective countries and ...
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The antennas for SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet are increasingly ending up on the black market and are being put into operation in countries where the ... Show more www.heise.de/news/Schwarzmarkt-fuer-Starlink-Antennen-Illegale-Nutzung-nimmt-international-zu-9666277.html
Ukraine says Russia buying Starlink terminals in 'Arab countries': Russian forces are buying Starlink satellite internet terminals in "Arab countries" for use on ...
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Ukrainian Paratroopers Blast Starlink Terminal Found at Russian Troop Positions: Ukrainian forces neutralized a Starlink satellite communication terminal ...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX retaliated against employees who discussed pay, labor board says
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Odd sight over the skies of Houston likely due to SpaceX launch: Monday's showers gave way to a cool and clear Monday night — perfect viewing for a seemingly odd ...
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Russia Using Thousands of Musk’s Starlink Systems in War, Ukrainian General Says: The comments by Ukraine’s top military-intelligence officer suggest Russia is ...
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🚀 Another successful launch for SpaceX! Falcon 9 rocket deploys Starlink satellites into orbit#SpaceX #Starlink
SpaceX Halts Starlink Launch as Atmospheric River Slams California: SpaceX plans to try again Wednesday night to launch 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth ...
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US Senators Propose Speeding Up Satellite Approval Process: US Senators Ted Cruz and Jacky Rosen plan to introduce legislation as early as Thursday that aims to ...
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Russian forces are obtaining Starlink satellite terminals illicitly from third countries and increasing their use on the front line ... Show more reut.rs/42ywOVT
Ukraine goes after Musk, disputes claim Russia is not using Starlink: Russia's military can buy Elon Musk's Starlink terminals on the "open market" through ...
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