Starlink to roll out to ATR aircraft

ATR, a global aircraft manufacturer, will introduce SpaceX’s Starlink internet after a successful test carried out on its 72-600 aircraft. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified Starlink for use in ATR aircraft. Starlink is expected to launch in aircraft joining Air New Zealand’s domestic flights this year. As per ATR and Starlink’s agreement, PMV […]

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Blue Origin reaches orbit with New Glenn maiden flight, but misses booster recovery

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully reached its intended orbit on its first launch attempt. It also marked the first time that a Blue Origin spacecraft was able to reach orbit. Driving the news:  On January 16, 2025, at 2:03 a.m. EST, New Glenn launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.  The 320-foot tall rocket […]

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Chinese researchers “hunt” Starlink satellites in simulation: report

Chinese researchers, taking cues from whale hunting behaviors, have simulated how they might approach and “hunt” SpaceX’s Starlink satellites that are already in orbit. The researchers’ paper, which was peer-reviewed, was published in the Chinese academic journal Systems Engineering and Electronics earlier this month. The news:  A team from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics […]

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SpaceX’s Starlink tackles fire after storms

After providing services to areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, SpaceX now offers free Starlink terminals to regions hit by the devastating fire in Los Angeles.  According to Fox 11 News, SpaceX’s Starlink was the only reason they could broadcast news from the areas affected by the fire in LA. At this point, Starlink […]

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Starlink rollout to United Airlines fleet to be accelerated

United Airlines is set to introduce the world’s fastest and most reliable in-flight internet, Starlink, soon. As per a recent press release, United expects to begin testing Starlink next month, with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on an Embraer E-175 aircraft. Aggressive rollout: The airline has an aggressive schedule to have […]

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Starlink helps students in the Philippines stay connected

Starlink is helping students in the Philippines stay connected.  CoinEx Charity in the Philippines has been deploying Starlink kids to specific communities. In November, it provided a Starlink kit to the Youth Council in the Municipality of Laurel, Batangas.  Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet connects students in the Philippines 🛰️❤️🇵🇭 https://t.co/UHCo6hPETF — Starlink (@Starlink) December 28, […]

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Starlink Direct to Cell constellation grows 10x since the first launch 

Starlink’s official X account recently announced that its constellation has grown 10x its size since its first SpaceX launch in 2024.  “SpaceX’s first launch of 2024 deployed our first set of Starlink sats with the Direct to Cell capability to help end cellphone dead zones. Today, the Direct to Cell constellation is nearly 10x the […]

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Starlink deployed in the Philippines hit by natural disasters 

CoinEx Charity recently deployed its third Starlink unit as part of its Bridge to Hope campaign, which seeks to help communities hit by natural disasters.  The Starlink unit was given to the Municipality of Agoncillo, Batangas—one of the areas severely impacted by Typhoon Kristine, reported The Manila Times. Residents of Agoncillo were cut off from […]

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SpaceX’s Starlink investment in Vietnam gains support 

SpaceX’s $1.5 billion Starlink investment in Vietnam appears closer to receiving approval.  Vietnamese leaders have reportedly shown support for SpaceX’s Starlink investment plans. In September, SpaceX’s Senior Vice President for Global Business and Government Affairs, Tim Hughes, proposed a $1.5 billion investment plan for Starlink to Vietnamese President To Lam during the United Nations summit.  […]

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SpaceX Starlink in talks with British Airways’ Owner

SpaceX’s Starlink is reportedly talking with British Airways owner IAG SA. IAG owns Spain’s Iberia and Ireland’s Aer Lingus.  According to the airline group’s  Head of Innovation, Annalisa Gigante, the certification process is Starlink’s only obstacle to offering internet services aboard IAG aircraft. Gigante explained that US airlines can easily offer Starlink services aboard its […]

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