Starlink

• 

  Why Trump Won't Scrap White House Starlink Despite Break-up With Musk

  US President Donald Trump seems to be extending an olive branch to his billionaire backer, Elon Musk, following their public spat last week.

• 

  Starlink Device May Cost Rs 33,000 In India, Monthly Plan Charges Likely At Rs 3,000

  Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink is preparing to commence operations in India within the next two months after receiving its license last week, sources said.

• 

  Solar Storms Are Causing Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites To Fall From The Sky

  The study revealed that geomagnetic storms caused by the Sun's eruptions increased atmospheric drag, causing satellites to re-enter faster than expected.

• 

  "Don't Fight Guys": Ex-Russia President To Trump, Musk. Tesla CEO Responds

  The friction between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the two former allies, began shortly after the Tesla CEO criticised the US President's marquee tax bill.

• 

  Starlink Plans Yet To Be Out In India, A Look At Pricing In Other Nations

  Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink has received the licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in India.

• 

  Elon Musk's Starlink Gets Licence For Satcom Services In India: Report

  Elon Musk's Starlink has got licence for satcom services in India, Press Trust of India reported quoting sources.

• 

  Starlink Reportedly Nears India Launch With DoT Approval for GMPCS License Expected Soon

  Starlink is said to have moved a step closer towards its launch in India. According to a report, the Elon Musk-owned company is soon expected to receive the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license grants permission to satellite-based network service providers fo...

• 

  SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California Using Veteran Falcon 9 Booster

  SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on June 4 using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission marked booster B1063’s 26th successful flight and a key milestone in SpaceX’s reusability efforts. The satellites will soon join the Starlink constellation, which comprises over 7,600 active i...

• 

  Reliance, Airtel Group Challenges 'Low' India Satcom Fee Which Can Help Starlink

  A telecom group representing Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel has raised concerns that artificially low satellite spectrum pricing in India could negatively impact their operations. Indian telecom giants, through this group, have said that low spectrum rates could give foreign players like Starlink an unfair advantage.

• 

  Rs 1.6 Crore Fee, 2G Spectrum Scam Clauses For Starlink's Entry To India

  Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink will pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 1.6 crore and will likely be issued a licence by mid-June to begin its operations in India, sources have told NDTV Profit.

• 

  Musk's Starlink To Get Licence Soon? What Jyotiraditya Scindia Told NDTV

  Emphasising that satellite communications is of immense importance in India, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has indicated that the country is eager to welcome players like Elon Musk's Starlink.

• 

  SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss

  SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...

• 

  SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record With 170 Orbital Liftoffs Planned for 2025

  SpaceX plans to launch 170 orbital missions in 2025, a new record that underscores the firm’s operational dominance. Anne Mason confirmed the ambitious target, citing reusable rockets and a growing Starlink network. The company must increase its daily rate slightly to meet the goal, excluding suborbital Starship tests aimed at Mars readiness.

• 

  Explaining The BharatNet Vs Starlink Debate And What's At Stake

  Allowing unregulated access to global satellite networks also opens the door to what several internet users and experts call "digital colonisation".

• 

  Solar Eruptions Are Killing Off SpaceX's Starlink Satellites, NASA Study Reveals

  The study found that solar storms cause satellites to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere faster than expected, reducing their lifespan by up to 10 days.