1. T-Mobile Sets October Start for Starlink-Powered Data Service

    A post summarising remarks by T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert says the carrier will wind down its Direct-to-Cell beta in July and roll out a paid “T-Satellite” package on October 1. Reuters confirms the timeline and adds that 1.8 million customers have ...
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  2. Starlink Hits 6 Million Users, Expands Global Footprint

    Starlink announced it now provides high-speed broadband to over 6 million users across more than 140 countries and territories. This milestone reflects strong subscriber growth driven by terrestrial network gaps—particularly in remote, rural, and ...
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  3. Trump Walks Back Threat, Reaffirms Support for Starlink

    Donald Trump reversed course on earlier threats to cancel federal contracts for Elon Musk’s companies, publicly stating he would not cut funding to Starlink and calling it “a good service.” He added that he “wishes Elon Musk well,” softening the t...
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  4. 500th Falcon-Family Orbital Launch Marks 15 Years of Falcon 9

    SpaceX’s Starlink 11-22 mission lifted off from Vandenberg SFB, delivering 27 v2 Mini satellites and marking the 500th orbital launch by a Falcon-class rocket—exactly 15 years after Falcon 9’s debut. Booster B1063 logged its 26th flight, then nail...
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  5. New ‘Starlink Performance’ Kit Unveiled; Rugged Dish Promises Gigabit Speeds

    SpaceX has introduced the Starlink Performance kit, a $1,999 enterprise-grade terminal rated at a water resistance of IP69K (when used in tandem with a locking connector) and vibration-qualified to survive rocket landings. The dish delivers 400-pl...
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  6. NOAA Warns of Powerful Solar Storm Threatening Satellites and Communications

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a severe geomagnetic storm warning, forecasting heightened solar activity that could produce widespread auroras across much of the continental United States. The rare event is e...
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  7. Elon Alleges Starlink Version 3 Satellites Within 6-9 Months

    Elon Musk announced that SpaceX plans to begin launching its next-generation Starlink V3 satellites aboard Starship within the next 6 to 9 months. These larger satellites will operate at approximately 350 km altitude—down from the current 550 km—r...
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  8. South Korea Approves Starlink and OneWeb Satellite Internet Services

    South Korea has granted approval for SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to operate within the country. This decision opens a new market for Starlink, allowing it to provide high-speed internet access across South Korea, including remote ...
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  9. Starlink receives approval for launch in India

    Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, has reportedly received approval from the Indian government to commence operations. This development has enabled Starlink to offer high-speed internet services in India, further expanding i...
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  10. Musk's Starlink receives warning sent by Australian watchdog

    Australia's communications watchdog has issued a warning to Elon Musk's Starlink service, emphasizing the need for compliance with local regulations. The warning pertains to licensing and operational requirements necessary for providing satellite ...
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