starlink

The third test flight of Starship on March 14 marked a huge victory for SpaceX, with the experimental rocket hitting a number of key milestones. The unplanned loss of both stages triggered a Federal Aviation Administration investigation, but neither the FAA nor SpaceX anticipate the lengthy delays experienced after the first two tests.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewStarship’s second test flight, conducted on November 18, 2023, happened 30 weeks (212 days) after its inaugural…

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 companies to do highly classified work for years without the public learning about it.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their View The new satellite…

Democrats on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee pressed SpaceX on Wednesday over allegations that Russia is using the company’s Starlink terminals in its war against Ukraine, “potentially in violation of U.S. sanctions and export controls.” In a letter to SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell, Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said they are alarmed by the possibility that Russia could be using Starlink technology to “coordinate attacks against Ukrainian…

The error message at the website for the U.S. embassy in Russia on Thursday after issuing a warning about a potential terror attack.Screenshot: U.S. State DepartmentThe U.S. embassy in Russia issued a warning on Thursday that Americans should avoid large gatherings in Moscow for the next 48 hours. The embassy said it was over a potential terrorist threat in the city, but didn’t elaborate beyond mentioning concerts as a potential target. And now the embassy’s website appears to be down.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings…

The Starlink photo is seen on a mobile device with Ukraine on a map in the background in this illustration photo in Warsaw, Poland on 21 September, 2022.STR | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesHouse Democrats Robert Garcia, D-Calif. and Jamie Raskin, D-Md, sent a letter to SpaceX demanding transparency from the defense contractor following reports of potentially illegal purchases and use of Starlink satellite internet equipment by Russia in occupied territories of Ukraine. The congressmen also announced a probe of SpaceX by the…

Russian troops in Ukraine have allegedly been using SpaceX’s Starlink terminals to get internet access during the ongoing war that has seen hundreds of thousands of casualties on each side. And now, House Democrats are finally asking hard questions of SpaceX leadership about how this could be happening, according to an open letter published on Thursday.Tesla Investors Not Happy With Mr. Tweet's TweetsThe letter to SpaceX president and COO Gwynne Shotwell from some top Democrats in the House makes the case that Starlink’s…

SpaceX teased a tentative date for the third launch of its Starship rocket. The company posted a link on X for viewing Starship’s third flight test next week after having completed a wet dress rehearsal for its massive rocket on Sunday night.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewThe live feed for Starship’s test flight is currently scheduled for March 14 at 7:30 a.m. ET. Earlier this week, SpaceX carried out a fueling test for its Starship rocket at the company’s Starbase in Boca…

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized a land swap deal with SpaceX, granting Elon Musk’s rocket company 43 acres of land that were heavily sought after as part of conservation efforts in the area.Tesla Investors Not Happy With Mr. Tweet's TweetsOn Monday, the commission announced that it had authorized the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to pursue a land swap deal with SpaceX, which would give the state around 477 acres near the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Bahia Grande Unit in exchange…

SpaceX’s satellite internet division, Starlink, has made a major breakthrough in its efforts to provide phone service directly from satellites. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the company has achieved peak download speeds of 17Mbps for satellite-to-phone connectivity using an “unmodified Samsung phone”. This test represents the fastest speeds yet for direct satellite connectivity on a standard smartphone without any special hardware. Elon Musk revealed the results on X, sharing a screenshot of the speed test…

Helpful hams and secret codes By 1957,Admiral Byrd was recognized as the world’s foremost expert in Antarctic exploration and was leading America’s Operation Deep Freeze, a mission to build a permanent American presence on the continent. The US Naval Construction Battalions, known as the Seabees, were deployed to build McMurdo Station on the solid ground of Ross Island, close to the first hut built by Captain Robert Scott in 1901.  Deep Freeze brought a massive military presence to Antarctica, including the most…