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FCC to Speed Up Starlink by Rethinking Satellite Power Rules
policy1 day ago

FCC to Speed Up Starlink by Rethinking Satellite Power Rules

The FCC proposes revising decades-old Equivalent Power Flux Density rules to let geostationary and non-geostationary satellite systems coordinate more flexibly, enabling higher power use for NGSO like Starlink. If approved, this could boost speeds and capacity (potentially 100–700% with the same satellites) and lower costs, while imposing technical backstops to curb interference. A vote on April 30 will decide; SpaceX backs the change amid rivals’ concerns about interference and market impact.

via PCMag|
#epfd#fcc#note-extra-tag-not-included-in-final-list
SpaceX's IPO: The Moonshot That Could Redefine Markets
business3 days ago

SpaceX's IPO: The Moonshot That Could Redefine Markets

SpaceX, possibly merging with xAI and led by Elon Musk, could command a $1.75–$2 trillion IPO that may reshape the S&P 500 and draw investment away from the Magnificent Seven. While SpaceX’s moat spans reusable rockets, Starlink, and AI data-center capabilities, the piece cautions against buying on day one and suggests waiting for post-launch dynamics or gaining exposure through broader indices. A June 2026 launch window is floated, with investors weighing whether to chase the hype or wait for a clearer path to value.

via 24/7 Wall St.|
#business#ipo#markets
Artemis II Leads a Busy Global Launch Week
space11 days ago

Artemis II Leads a Busy Global Launch Week

Nine rocket launches are scheduled this week across the US, Russia, Kazakhstan, and China, led by NASA’s Artemis II crewed Orion mission to the Moon on SLS. SpaceX has four Starlink missions (two from Florida, two from California); ULA’s Atlas V will deploy Amazon Leo satellites; Russia plans a Meridian-M on Soyuz 2.1a from Plesetsk; Baikonur hosts the first flight of Soyuz 5; and China’s CAS Space (Kinetica 2) and Space Pioneer (Tianlong-3) will mark debuts. Artemis II carries Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen for about 10 days of tests before heading toward the Moon, while other launches test new vehicles and capabilities from multiple nations.

via NASASpaceFlight.com -|
#artemis-ii#atlas-v#soyuz
Starlink satellite loses contact after anomaly; debris due for atmospheric burn
science11 days ago

Starlink satellite loses contact after anomaly; debris due for atmospheric burn

SpaceX says it lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 after an anomaly; space-tracking company LeoLabs reported tens of nearby objects. SpaceX notes no new risk to the ISS or Artemis II and will monitor trackable debris as the satellite and fragments are expected to burn up in the atmosphere within a few weeks. The incident follows a similar December event in crowded low-Earth orbit (~560 km) as SpaceX pursues FCC licensing for up to a million satellites.

via The Verge|
#debris#satellites#science
Starlink Anomaly Sparks Debris Cloud in Low-Earth Orbit
technology11 days ago

Starlink Anomaly Sparks Debris Cloud in Low-Earth Orbit

Starlink-34343 suffered an in-orbit anomaly on March 29 at about 560 km altitude, losing communications. LeoLabs detected tens of debris fragments nearby and warned more could exist, though SpaceX and LeoLabs downplayed risk to the ISS and Artemis 2, noting the debris should deorbit within weeks due to the low altitude. SpaceX followed the event with a Falcon 9 Transporter-16 launch carrying 29 Starlink satellites roughly six hours later, while the company works to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions.

via SpaceNews|
#debris#leolabs#low-earth-orbit
Starlink Mini Turns a 246-Mile Road Trip Into a Mobile Office
technology13 days ago

Starlink Mini Turns a 246-Mile Road Trip Into a Mobile Office

A PCMag tester takes Starlink Mini on a 246-mile Idaho–Yellowstone drive, mounting the portable dish on the car roof with two mounts, powering it from 12V or a DeWalt battery kit to stay online even in dead zones; it delivers solid in-motion performance (up to 308 Mbps down, 28 Mbps up near Old Faithful), keeps kids entertained, and proves the system can work off-grid with practical tips on mounts, power, and security for road warriors and digital nomads.

via PCMag|
#car-mounts#mobile-internet#note-extra-tag-not-allowed
SpaceX Poised to Lead 2026 IPO Wave With $1.75T Valuation
business14 days ago

SpaceX Poised to Lead 2026 IPO Wave With $1.75T Valuation

SpaceX is positioned to file first for a 2026 IPO, targeting a roughly $1.75 trillion valuation and about $75 billion in funding, with a plan to allocate up to 30% of shares to retail investors and revenue anchored by Starlink; OpenAI, backed by Microsoft and other investors, is aiming for a Q4 2026 IPO with a $730–$850 billion pre‑money valuation and more than $120 billion raised, propelled by rapid growth and a $100 million ARR ad pilot but hampered by profitability risks and heavy dependence on Microsoft. Overall, SpaceX’s clearer path to profitability and earlier timeline suggests it’s the bigger bet for 2026.

via TipRanks|
#2026#business#ipo
SpaceX’s 1 Million Satellite Data Centers: Ambition Meets Real-World Limits
technology15 days ago

SpaceX’s 1 Million Satellite Data Centers: Ambition Meets Real-World Limits

SpaceX’s plan to orbit up to 1 million data-center satellites is under FCC review. Gwynne Shotwell says the target is aspirational and may not be reached, but the company is starting with a high ceiling. Satellites could orbit Earth, the Moon, or even the Sun to manage congestion, while critics cite light pollution, atmospheric impact, and space-safety concerns. Rival firms are proposing their own large constellations, and SpaceX has signaled a cautious, phased approach with testing before scaling.

via PCMag|
#fcc#orbital-data-centers#satellites
BRINC's Guardian Drone: Starlink-Enabled 60 mph 911 Responder with Narcan
technology16 days ago

BRINC's Guardian Drone: Starlink-Enabled 60 mph 911 Responder with Narcan

BRINC unveiled the Guardian, a Starlink-connected police drone that can reach over 60 mph, fly for more than an hour, and autonomously swap batteries from a charging nest. It carries payloads including Narcan and other life-saving gear, features dual 4K imaging with long-range zoom, and aims to rival police helicopters as a 911-response tool, though some analysts say its impact may be incremental rather than revolutionary.

via Ars Technica|
#brinc#guardian#narcan
Satellites Flood the Night Sky: A Photographer’s Heartbreak and a Widening Light-Pollution Crisis
photography17 days ago

Satellites Flood the Night Sky: A Photographer’s Heartbreak and a Widening Light-Pollution Crisis

A 30‑minute composite by Alan Dyer shows satellite trails across the night sky, illustrating how the rapid growth of orbital satellites is increasing light pollution for astrophotography. A 2025 survey found 90% of astrophotographers affected; with Starlink's 10,000th satellite launched and estimates of tens of thousands more, experts warn the practice could degrade night-sky photography unless shooters time sessions to minimize satellite trails.

via Digital Camera World|
#astrophotography#light-pollution#night-sky
Night Sky at Risk: SpaceX Plans a Million Orbital Data Centers
technology19 days ago

Night Sky at Risk: SpaceX Plans a Million Orbital Data Centers

Astronomers warn SpaceX’s FCC filing to deploy up to one million additional satellites for orbital data centers could keep satellites in sunlight at midnight and increase atmospheric pollutants if they deorbit, jeopardizing ground-based astronomy. Regulators are fast-tracking environmental reviews amid opposition from astronomers and Amazon as the company expands its Starlink megaconstellation.

via Futurism|
#astronomy#environmental-impact#orbital-data-centers
space20 days ago

SpaceX deploys 29 Starlink satellites in Cape Canaveral Falcon 9 flight, booster lands on drone ship

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, deploying 29 Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites about an hour after liftoff, in SpaceX’s 37th launch of the year. The first stage booster B1078 landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas roughly 8.5 minutes after liftoff, marking its 148th landing on the ship and SpaceX’s 590th booster recovery.

via Spaceflight Now|
#cape-canaveral#drone-ship#falcon-9