SpaceX is working with the National Reconnaissance Office to build a classified system of swarming spy satellites, according to a report published by Reuters. And while the $1.8 billion contract was reportedly signed in 2021, news of the program’s ties to NRO just leaked on Saturday—a great reminder that it’s entirely possible for some tech … Read more
With four damaged underwater cables in the Red Sea, telecommunication providers are now looking to the skies for connectivity. Satellite operators are lending their space-based connectivity to reroute internet traffic, suggesting that a hybrid system combining underwater and orbital internet might be the best approach moving forward. Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites … Read more
An unspecified defect in early model Starlink satellites has prompted SpaceX to preemptively deorbit the units before they potentially fail and become hazards in low Earth orbit. While the company remains confident that the deorbiting of these problematic units will prevent any issues, this incident underscores the challenges and uncertainties in navigating the realm of … Read more
We’ll Get to See NASA’s Sonic Boom-Less Supersonic Plane Next Week Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View NASA’s supersonic experimental plane—the linchpin of the agency’s Quesst mission—is set to roll out of its warehouse in the California desert next week. We’re gassed for the big moment: the X-59 has been … Read more
Following the launch of its next-generation satellite, Hughes Network Systems is now starting to offer faster internet speeds to compete with its main industry rival SpaceX. Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View The Maryland-based company has launched new high-speed satellite internet plans for its customers in the Americas, with download … Read more
AFalcon 9 rocket awaiting launch for the Starlink 7-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base.Photo: SpaceX SpaceX is gearing up to launch the first batch of Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability, with plans to test the technology in Earth orbit so that it can expand its reach on Earth beyond the range of cell towers. … Read more