SpaceX launches their “V2 Mini” second generation Starlink satellites
The new satellites deliver 4 times the capacity of the first-gen models.
SpaceX is about to deploy their first "V2 Mini" satellites, according to a report in Ars Technica. The new satellites are designed to be a remedy for the problem of Starlink speeds slowing due to a growing "capacity crunch... Read more
Samsung will allow future smartphones to connect to satellites
Samsung unveiled a preview of the satellite technology. The new service comes after Apple, Samsung’s main rival in the smartphone market, introduced a satellite-powered emergency messaging service for iPhones.
According to Samsung, the technology is based on the latest 3GPP release of the 5G n... Read more
Brussels agrees on €6 billion European satellite internet system
The decision is seen as a counter to the recent advances in satellite coverage by Russia and China.
The European Union announced it has reached a deal on a €6 billion satellite internet system. The deal is the result of the EU's campaign to promote its space and communications sectors, as well... Read more
Eutelsat and OneWeb take on Elon Musk’s Starlink
Eutelsat acquired a major stake in OneWeb. The two European satellite operators proceed as a joint venture. The organizations want to break through Starlink's satellite internet dominance.
Eutelsat already had a 23 percent stake in OneWeb. The satellite operator recently upped its shares to 50 p... Read more
Sony builds lasers to venture into space
Sony is venturing into space. The organization set up a new company to develop devices for laser communications. Laser signals are suitable for transferring data among satellites and ground stations.
The devices will be offered by Sony Space Communications, a new subsidiary. Laser communication ... Read more
French court revokes Starlink license
The verdict to provide two frequency bands to Elon Musk's satellite internet startup Starlink was annulled by France's highest administrative court on Tuesday, citing legal errors by the country's telecommunications regulator.
Starlink was approved to operate on two radio frequencies in French t... Read more