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SpaceX blocks unauthorized Starlink terminals used by Russian troops

SpaceX coordinated with Ukraine to disable Starlink terminals used by Russian forces, disrupting frontline communications, drone operations, and exposing Russia's lack of comparable satellite internet.

from24/7 Wall St.

1 week ago

Amazon Is Ready to Take on StarLink in Space-Based Broadband

Starlink has established a dominant position in space-based internet, while Amazon Leo aims to compete aggressively with its own satellite broadband service.

fromComputerWeekly.com

1 week ago

Starlink launches services in UAE and Kuwait, expanding Middle East satellite internet | Computer Weekly

Starlink expands its Middle East operations by launching services in the UAE and Kuwait, enhancing global internet access with low-latency satellite technology.

fromThe Atlantic

Russo-Ukrainian War

Elon Musk Moves Against the Russians in Ukraine

fromwww.dw.com

Gadgets

Starlink: How Elon Musk's company influences geopolitics

Science

Starlink speeds past terrestrial networks - and regulators

Alternative transportation

SpaceX blocks unauthorized Starlink terminals used by Russian troops

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink V2 satellites launching mid-2027 will deliver 150 Mbps speeds with 100 times greater data density than current generation, matching terrestrial 5G network performance.

Business

fromSocial Media Today

How the Merger of SpaceX and xAI Will Impact X

Elon Musk is merging xAI and SpaceX to combine AI, rockets, satellite internet, and X platform resources into a vertically integrated technology and communications powerhouse.

#blue-origin

Science

Blue Origin to launch hybrid LEO/MEO network in late 2027

fromwww.bbc.com

Science

Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink

Science

Blue Origin to launch hybrid LEO/MEO network in late 2027

fromwww.bbc.com

Science

Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink

Science

Blue Origin focuses on fast satellite network with TeraWave

Venture

Amazon satellite network gets a rebrand - and drops its affordability pitch | TechCrunch

Science

Blue Origin focuses on fast satellite network with TeraWave

Venture

Amazon satellite network gets a rebrand - and drops its affordability pitch | TechCrunch

Tech industry

Jeff Bezos's grand plan for a satellite constellation to rival SpaceX is coming together

Tech industry

Blue Origin's Starlink rival TeraWave promises 6 terabit satellite internet

Tech industry

Jeff Bezos's grand plan for a satellite constellation to rival SpaceX is coming together

Tech industry

Blue Origin's Starlink rival TeraWave promises 6 terabit satellite internet

more#terawave

Blue Origin's satellite internet network TeraWave will move data at 6Tbps | TechCrunch

TeraWave adds a space-based layer to your existing network infrastructure, providing connectivity to locations unreachable by traditional methods,

Tech industry

Science

Is Elon Musk losing the space cellphone war?

Two competing satellite strategies—massive LEO constellations of small satellites versus a few giant satellites—are racing to provide global mobile internet and affect planetary health.

#spacex

fromEngadget

Science

SpaceX can deploy 7,500 more Starlink Gen2 satellites with FCC approval

3 months ago

Venture

Space-related stocks rise on SpaceX IPO rumor: Date could be next year for the biggest listing since Saudi Aramco

5 months ago

Science

SpaceX successfully launches 100th Starlink mission of 2025

SpaceX completed 100 Starlink missions in 2025, launching 2,554 satellites and expanding the world’s largest active satellite internet constellation through heavy Falcon 9 reuse.

European startups

Amazon takes on Elon Musk's Starlink with launch of its first internet satellites

Amazon has launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper broadband constellation, marking a major step in rivaling SpaceX's Starlink.

fromEngadget

Science

SpaceX can deploy 7,500 more Starlink Gen2 satellites with FCC approval

3 months ago

Venture

Space-related stocks rise on SpaceX IPO rumor: Date could be next year for the biggest listing since Saudi Aramco

5 months ago

Science

SpaceX successfully launches 100th Starlink mission of 2025

Amazon takes on Elon Musk's Starlink with launch of its first internet satellites

Amazon has launched the first 27 satellites for its Kuiper broadband constellation, marking a major step in rivaling SpaceX's Starlink.

Could Space Junk Put Air Travel at Risk?

Expanding low Earth orbit satellite constellations increase inflight connectivity but raise the risk of falling space debris that could endanger aircraft.

Gadgets

frominsideevs.com

3 months ago

An Actual Gamechanger: This One Obvious Feature Could Put Tesla Back On Top. Here's When It Could Happen

Tesla patented a radio-frequency-transparent vehicle roof to enable Starlink satellite internet integration, expanding always-on connectivity and turning cars into mobile power and work hubs.

Amazon Leo announces preview phase

Amazon Leo, the company's satellite internet service with more than 150 satellites in orbit, is launching a preview designed to enable select business customers to begin testing the network using production hardware and software. The company also said the preview will also allow the Amazon Leo team to gather additional customer feedback and tailor solutions for specific industries ahead of a broader 2026 rollout.

Tech industry

#amazon-leo

Tech industry

Amazon Leo is ready for testing and aimed squarely at Starlink's dominance

Gadgets

Amazon Leo satellite internet available for businesses

Science

Starlink rival 'Project Kuiper' rebrands to Amazon Leo

Tech industry

Amazon Leo is ready for testing and aimed squarely at Starlink's dominance

Gadgets

Amazon Leo satellite internet available for businesses

Science

Starlink rival 'Project Kuiper' rebrands to Amazon Leo

more#amazon-leo

Amazon's Starlink competitor is launching with 'world's fastest satellite internet antenna'

No pricing or availability details have been announced, but this gives us our first good look at the 20-by-30-inch design and specs of the new antenna. Amazon claims Leo Ultra is "the fastest customer terminal in production," offering up to 1Gbps downloads and 400Mbps uploads simultaneously, along with private networking services and direct connections to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud networks.

Gadgets

Digital life

fromUSA TODAY

5 months ago

Best rural internet providers of 2025: Fastest options for small towns & remote homes

Rural internet options range from cable, 5G, and satellite from national providers to expanding regional fiber and fixed wireless; choose by availability, speed, and cost.

#project-kuiper

World news

Amazon accelerates Kuiper satellite network

Tech industry

Amazon demos 1.28 Gbps Kuiper satellite speed

Tech industry

JetBlue will use Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet | TechCrunch

Tech industry

Amazon's Project Kuiper signs first airline to space internet service

Digital life

Amazon's Kuiper broadband service to launch in mid-2026

Amazon's Project Kuiper space broadband service is set for commercial availability by mid-2026.

Startup companies

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Satellite Internet From Amazon: What's Going On, and What Are the Project's Prospects? | HackerNoon

Project Kuiper is developing a global satellite internet network but faces delays that push its public availability to potentially 2028.

World news

Amazon accelerates Kuiper satellite network

Tech industry

Amazon demos 1.28 Gbps Kuiper satellite speed

Tech industry

JetBlue will use Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites for free in-flight internet | TechCrunch

Tech industry

Amazon's Project Kuiper signs first airline to space internet service

Digital life

Amazon's Kuiper broadband service to launch in mid-2026

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Startup companies

Satellite Internet From Amazon: What's Going On, and What Are the Project's Prospects? | HackerNoon

The Red Sea cable cuts expose the internet's weak spot

Severed subsea cables in the Red Sea caused major internet outages across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, revealing infrastructure fragility and need for alternatives.

Tech industry

SpaceX buys EchoStar spectrum to deploy Direct to Cell technology

SpaceX purchased $17 billion of EchoStar spectrum and licenses to accelerate Starlink's direct-to-phone service and reduce dependence on mobile carriers.

Tech industry

fromwww.insidehook.com

JetBlue Is Teaming Up With Project Kuiper for In-Flight Wifi

JetBlue will deploy Amazon Project Kuiper satellite internet on part of its fleet, offering fast, reliable in-flight Wi‑Fi beginning in 2027.

US news

West Virginia Recommends Nine Providers for BEAD Benefit of the Bargain Funds

West Virginia recommended nine providers for $624.7 million in BEAD funding to serve 73,701 underserved and unserved locations, primarily with fiber.

Digital life

fromArs Technica

Starlink tries to block Virginia's plan to bring fiber Internet to residents

Broadband installation in Virginia faces challenges from geographic features, impacting technology effectiveness.

#amazon

Digital life

Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year

8 months ago

E-Commerce

Amazon's Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX | TechCrunch

fromGeekWire

Marketing tech

Longtime T-Mobile exec joins Amazon's Project Kuiper business as new CMO

European startups

Amazon Launches First Kuiper Satellites-Starlink's Rival Enters the Chat

Startup companies

fromNew York Post

Amazon takes first step toward satellite internet service to rival Elon Musk's Starlink

Amazon's Project Kuiper launches 27 satellites, initiating its pursuit of global high-speed internet and competing with SpaceX's Starlink.

Elon Musk's Starlink mints money and has become a geopolitical power tool. No wonder Amazon is splurging on satellites.

Amazon is investing in Project Kuiper satellites despite major cost cuts, suggesting strong potential for profitability and strategic independence from competitors.

Digital life

Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year

8 months ago

E-Commerce

Amazon's Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX | TechCrunch

fromGeekWire

Marketing tech

Longtime T-Mobile exec joins Amazon's Project Kuiper business as new CMO

Amazon Launches First Kuiper Satellites-Starlink's Rival Enters the Chat

Amazon has launched its first 27 satellites for Project Kuiper, entering the competitive broadband market against SpaceX's Starlink.

Startup companies

fromNew York Post

Amazon takes first step toward satellite internet service to rival Elon Musk's Starlink

Amazon's Project Kuiper launches 27 satellites, initiating its pursuit of global high-speed internet and competing with SpaceX's Starlink.

Elon Musk's Starlink mints money and has become a geopolitical power tool. No wonder Amazon is splurging on satellites.

Amazon is investing in Project Kuiper satellites despite major cost cuts, suggesting strong potential for profitability and strategic independence from competitors.

Europe's $3.1B satellite merger won't rival Musk's Starlink

SES's merger with Intelsat aims to create a strong European alternative to Starlink amidst concerns over tech sovereignty.

fromWIRED

10 months ago

China's Effort to Build a Competitor to Starlink Is Off to a Bumpy Start

More than 100 satellites have been launched from China since Augustâthe first batches of two mega-constellations aiming to have about 28,000 satellites combined.

Startup companies

Online Community Development

10 months ago

Elon Musk says Starlink is coming to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has approved Starlink for maritime and aviation use, expanding its global reach.

Tennessee Offers BEAD Update: 298 Applications for More Than $704M

Tennessee's BEAD program attracted $704 million in applications, with Amazon leading significant requests for low Earth orbit broadband coverage.

Toronto startup

Alphabet's SpaceX Bet Pays Off BIG

Alphabet's profit surged in Q1 2025 primarily due to SpaceX investment gains.

SpaceX's valuation increases Alphabet's financial strength amid concerns about Musk's other ventures.

Silicon Valley

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