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space28 days ago•4 min saved

SpaceX lofts three BlueBird satellites to boost AST SpaceMobile network

SpaceX launched three Block 2 BlueBird satellites (BlueBird 8, 9, 10) for AST SpaceMobile on a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, deploying BlueBird 10 about 54.5 minutes after liftoff and the other two roughly five minutes apart; booster B1077 landed on the drone ship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' marking another SpaceX booster recovery, while the trio aims to enable space-based broadband for unmodified smartphones around the world.

via Spaceflight Now|

#ast-spacemobile #bluebird #falcon-9

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

FCC waives Amazon Leo milestone, paving way for a second large LEO network

The FCC has waived the July 2026 deadline that required Amazon to deploy half of its 3,232-satellite Leo constellation, keeping the July 2029 Gen1 deadline but removing the 50% milestone timing. The waiver, cited as serving the public interest and boosting competition with SpaceX’s Starlink, will temporarily demote the spectral priority of satellites launched after July 2026 to spur faster deployment. Amazon has faced launch delays and heavy-lift rocket availability issues (New Glenn, Vulcan), relying on Atlas V, Ariane 6, and Falcon 9 rockets to advance the constellation as it pushes toward widespread service.

via Ars Technica|

#amazon-leo #fcc #launch-delays

space-exploration2 months ago•71 min saved

Earth Looks On as ViaSat-3 F2 Deploys Its Giant Reflector

Space.com reports ViaSat-3 F2 has reached geosynchronous orbit and fully deployed its large reflector after a Nov. 2025 launch, a key milestone for high‑capacity satellite internet across the Americas as the 13,000‑pound satellite moves into in‑orbit testing to boost broadband capacity.

via Space|

#geosynchronous-orbit #reflector-deployment #satellite-broadband

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

India's Telecom Law Overhauled to Facilitate Starlink's Entry, Raises Privacy Concerns

India's parliament has passed a telecommunications bill that modernizes connectivity and allows for satellite broadband services, including Elon Musk's Starlink, just months before general elections. The bill grants the government power to control telecom services, monitor traffic data, and intercept communication in the interest of national security. It also introduces biometric verification for subscribers, restricts the number of SIM cards per user, and imposes civil penalties for violations. The bill excludes regulations for OTT messaging apps but raises concerns among digital rights activists and privacy advocacy groups due to ambiguity and lack of public consultation. The bill now awaits the president's approval.

via TechCrunch|

#india #legislation #privacy-concerns

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

Starlink and Jumia Join Forces to Expand High-Speed Internet in Africa

Elon Musk's SpaceX will partner with e-commerce firm Jumia to expand its satellite broadband services, Starlink, in Africa. Jumia will sell Starlink's satellite terminals and kits in several African countries, starting with Nigeria. This partnership allows Jumia to have the first sales and distribution deal of Starlink's kits on the continent.

via Bloomberg|

#africa #elon-musk #jumia