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Google Scores Big Win in Quest to Put Data Centers in Space
The prototype satellite for Project Suncatcher was able to beam back a short haiku about being in space, generated by Google’s Gemma 4 open-source AI model.
Air Force Tests SpaceX Rocket for Supply Deliveries to Far-Flung Corners of Earth
The test, which sent a SpaceX Starfall capsule from Cape Canaveral to the Pacific Ocean, delivered a pod containing a range of equipment, including water, MREs, and communication tools.
iPhone Satellite Provider Confirms Deal With Android-Focused Skylo
Skylo, which offers satellite messaging on Google Pixels and eligible Verizon devices, wants to tap the satellite network from Globalstar, soon to be owned by Amazon.
iPhone Satellite Provider Globalstar Gets FCC Approval for C-3 Constellation
Globalstar, which is being acquired by Amazon, plans on using the 48 low-Earth orbiting satellites to bolster space-based connectivity on iPhones and likely other mobile devices.
Blue Origin Unveils Plans for Massive Upgrade to Its Florida Facilities
The Jeff Bezos-owned company aims to reach a launch cadence for its New Glenn family of rockets of 'multiple flights per week by the end of the decade.'
Starlink Rival Amazon Leo Touts 400Mbps+ Speeds in Latest Test
In a test with the US military, peak download speeds topped 400Mbps on the Leo Pro dish.
Russia's Latest Starlink Rival Satellites Are Falling Out of Orbit
This follows earlier versions of Rassvet satellites de-orbiting in June, and new launches failing to reach intended orbits.
Where Are People Using Cellular Satellite Services? This Map Will Show You
Opensignal’s Satellite Map tracks the rise of direct-to-device service from Starlink and others.
Bigger Than Starlink: SpaceX Provides New Look at Orbital Data Center Plans
In a new video, the company shows what its 'Starmind' orbital data center constellation could look like around Earth with 1 million satellites.
SpaceX Reveals How Close Other Satellites Get to Its Starlink Constellation
A SpaceX executive says a lack of coordination among rival satellite operators could imperil Starlink, citing the risk of collisions.
How Starlink Helped Get Jamaica Back Online After Hurricane Melissa
Execs from Liberty Latin America explain how they prepositioned satellite terminals and trained crews before the storm blew in, resulting in a surge of Starlink activity on the island.
FCC Clears More Downlink Spectrum for Satellite Internet Services Like Starlink
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the 25% downlink capacity increase should improve in-home satellite broadband and make Starlink a stronger competitor against traditional ISPs.
After One Hiccup, SpaceX Reaches Orbit With Starship's 14th Launch
The mission deploys the first 26 V3 Starlink satellites, beginning a major expansion of the broadband satellite constellation.
No Pressure: A Massive Starlink Upgrade Hinges on SpaceX's Next Starship Launch
Next week's Starship Flight 14 will deploy the first operational Starlink V3 satellites, which promise a 10x leap in bandwidth capacity. A failure, however, could be a brutally expensive loss.
Viasat Readies Faster Service, Despite SpaceX's Protest of Its F2 Satellite
Viasat's F2 satellite has 'entered service across the Americas,' even as SpaceX urges the FCC to block it from accessing the US market over Starlink interference concerns.
I Spent 2 Hours Inside LA's New Lucas Museum. I Could Easily Have Spent 10
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art goes beyond Star Wars to 'honor humanity’s stories and the artists who illustrate them,' says George Lucas. I got a sneak peek before this week's opening.
FCC: Satellite Constellations Don't Need Environmental Reviews
The FCC wants to eliminate 'red tape' and unleash more infrastructure, even though the constellations are creating concerns about light pollution and atmospheric effects.
Let's Fly: How to Watch a Rocket Launch From Florida's Space Coast
Cape Canaveral offers front row seats to the greatest show on Earth just about every week; I was just there for the Falcon Heavy launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. But there are a few things to know before heading to the Sunshine State.
Why Hasn't Amazon Launched Its Leo Satellite Internet Service Yet?
We were expecting Leo service to kick off in mid-2026, but Amazon is still waiting for a portion of its satellites to move into the right orbits.
Want to Help Fund an 80,000-Year Journey? Nonprofit Wants to Send Space Probe to Alpha Centauri
The Fermi Explorer mission is asking for donations to send a spacecraft to the closest star system to Earth. Just don't expect an immediate return on investment.
