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SpaceX hits 35th Falcon 9 flight, deploys 29 Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base for its 35th flight, lifting 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit before the first stage, B1071, touched down on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific about 8.5 minutes after liftoff; the Starlink satellites are slated for deployment roughly an hour after launch. The mission is the 81st Falcon 9 flight of 2026, with roughly 80% of flights to Starlink.

via Space|

#falcon-9 #rocket-launch #space

space17 hours ago•103 min saved

Dawn Jellyfish: SpaceX's Starlink Launch Colors the Florida Sky

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in the early hours of July 9, 2026 (5:25 a.m. EDT). The rocket’s exhaust cooled and froze into ice crystals, creating a spectacular plume that, when lit by sunrise, looked like a glowing jellyfish in the night sky. It’s a natural byproduct of rocket launches, not an extraterrestrial visitation.

via Space|

#cape-canaveral #falcon-9 #jellyfish-cloud

business2 days ago•4 min saved

RayJay’s SpaceX bet hints at a $10 trillion future via orbital infrastructure

Raymond James launches SpaceX coverage with a Strong Buy and an $800 target, implying a market cap north of $10tn based on forecasts of about $837B in revenue and $696B in EBITDA by 2031. The bull case hinges on Starship cutting orbital transport costs by over 99% and enabling a broader SpaceX infrastructure play—from connectivity and AI to manufacturing and energy—with Starlink feeding the cycle. The article notes SpaceX’s current ~$18.7B revenue and a ~$4.9B loss last year, while Alphaville’s own satire hints at even more optimistic targets as analysts debate the company’s multi-decade growth potential.

via Financial Times|

#business #raymond-james #spacex

business2 days ago•17 min saved

SpaceX stock climbs on Falcon 9 reuse milestone and Starlink growth surge

SpaceX's SPCX stock rose after a Falcon 9 achieved a record 36th reuse and Starlink deployment surged in 2026, with the constellation now over 12,400 satellites launched and about 11,000 active. The shares hovered around $149 after dipping to $145.20 intraday, as analysts weigh SpaceX's expanding rocket and satellite businesses against Blue Origin fundraising valuations that boost SpaceX's perceived market potential.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #falcon-9 #space-industry

technology2 days ago•14 min saved

Starship's heft upends the satellite playbook

SpaceX’s Starship, boasting over 100 metric tons to LEO and a path to full reuse, is redefining how satellites are designed and deployed. Its side-door, Pez-dispenser-style deployment for Starlink V3s enables flat-panel, stackable satellites and mass rideshares, opening new markets from megaconstellations to lunar/Mars missions and orbital data centers. Industry analysis suggests dramatic potential drops in launch costs per kilogram as reuse matures, though the economics will hinge on ongoing development and rising competition with Blue Origin.

via Ars Technica|

#flatsat #launch-costs #megaconstellations

technology2 days ago•2 min saved

Fi Ultra Tracker Extends Dog Tracking to Starlink Satellite Coverage

Fi has unveiled the Fi Ultra dog tracker, powered by T-Mobile's T-Satellite with Starlink, enabling location tracking anywhere in the US—beyond cell towers—by auto-switching from LTE to satellite. It provides continuous location data, includes a callback training system, Lost Mode with a Search Party to rally nearby Fi users, and upcoming Safe Zone alerts. Battery life is about two days due to constant GPS. Compatible with standard collars, the tracker costs $199, plus a $20 activation fee and $189/year, with existing Fi customers able to add it for $299 on their current subscription.

via Engadget|

#fi-ultra #lost-mode #pet-tracker

space-exploration2 days ago•102 min saved

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 notches 36th flight with 29 Starlink satellites

A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 5:25 a.m. ET carrying 29 Starlink satellites; Booster 1067, on its 36th flight, extended SpaceX’s reuse record and landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas about 8.5 minutes after liftoff, while the upper stage deployed the 29 satellites roughly 63.5 minutes after launch, as part of a year in which Falcon 9 missions are heavily focused on Starlink, now with more than 10,700 active satellites.

via Space|

#cape-canaveral-space-force-station #falcon-9 #rocket-landing

space2 days ago•2 min saved

SpaceX readies its most-flown Falcon 9 for 36th flight on Starlink 10-42 mission

SpaceX will launch its most-flown Falcon 9 booster, B1067, for the 36th time on the Starlink 10-42 mission from Cape Canaveral, deploying 29 satellites; liftoff is scheduled for 5:25 a.m. EDT with a landing on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic. Weather is forecast to be favorable (about 90%); minor concerns include cumulus clouds and Saharan dust potentially suppressing cloud formation.

via Spaceflight Now|

#b1067 #cape-canaveral #falcon-9

tech2 days ago•36 min saved

Fi Ultra brings Starlink to pet tracking for off-grid dogs

Fi Ultra is the first dog tracker to combine Starlink satellite connectivity with GPS/LTE, enabling real‑time location in cellular dead zones via T‑Satellite. It costs $199 for the device plus a $20 activation fee and $189/year, attaches to standard collars (around 68g), and is IP68‑rated. In field testing near Charleston, updates came every 2–3 minutes when LTE wasn’t available, but the battery generally lasts about two days (draining faster during Lost Mode). The unit is large for small dogs, and reconnection gaps can occur, but it’s a compelling option for hikers who need off‑grid tracking, with Fi Mini/3 Plus offering longer battery life for everyday use.

via The Verge|

#fi-ultra #gps #pet-tracker

world3 days ago•3 min saved

Russia deploys Starlink jammers to blunt drones targeting Crimea supply routes

Russia is rolling out Volna Kupol Garant electronic warfare jammers to disrupt Starlink links used by Ukrainian drones guiding strikes on Crimea logistics, potentially blunting Kyiv’s medium-range operations; Ukraine says about 10 jammers exist, some have been destroyed, with each unit costing around $1.5 million, and the overall effect will depend on how quickly Russia spreads them and how fast Ukraine counters.

via UNITED24 Media|

#crimea #drones #electronic-warfare

world3 days ago•55 min saved

Russia deploys Starlink jammers to counter Ukrainian drone strikes

Russia is deploying electronic jamming systems to disrupt Elon Musk's Starlink internet used by Ukraine's mid‑strike drone campaigns, with Ukraine saying the Volna Kupol Garant can affect Starlink over about 20 square kilometers and around 10 jammers detected. Ukrainian commanders have targeted jammer sites while Starlink‑enabled drones continue operating; SpaceX did not comment. The aim is to blunt drone strikes behind front lines, though they have not halted Russian activity.

via Yahoo|

#drones #jamming #russia

business4 days ago•8 min saved

Morgan Stanley assigns $8 per SpaceX share to its space business, targets $300 stock price

Morgan Stanley initiated SpaceX coverage with an overweight rating and a $300 price target, arguing the company’s “space” segment is worth about $8 a share within a broader multi‑layer AI‑enabled infrastructure platform. They model SpaceX as combining neocloud compute, managed AI infrastructure, and enterprise software alongside Starlink and orbital compute, forecasting revenue growth from $45B in 2026 to $319B in 2030 and $3.3T in 2040. The analysis highlights potential gains from cheaper launch costs, Starlink’s expansion, and orbital data centers, but notes the space segment would be a small portion of the valuation and warns of funding needs and possible equity dilution if debt financing becomes less favorable.}

via Financial Times|

#ai #business #morgan-stanley

technology5 days ago•22 min saved

SpaceX’s Hidden Stack Could Route Around the App Store, Apple Investors Should Watch

Rumors SpaceX showed IPO investors a slimmer, proprietary OS phone linked to xAI sparked Musk’s denial, but the real story is SpaceX’s broader plan: building a complete stack—Starlink wireless, mid‑band spectrum approval, potential Charter partnerships, and the xAI merger—to rival Apple’s ecosystem and bypass the App Store. OpenAI/Microsoft involvement and the broader AI hardware race underscore the risk to Apple’s high‑margin Services, though analysts caution a consumer device may still be far off and Apple’s moat remains substantial. Apple’s July 30 earnings could reveal only hints of these strategic moves rather than a definitive shift.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#app-store #apple #spacex

technology6 days ago•4 min saved

Starlink Surcharges Surge as SpaceX Network Strains

Starlink customers report large demand surcharges—up to $1,500—in high-demand areas as SpaceX’s satellite broadband network strains; complaints cite poor customer service and difficulty contesting charges, with some refunds after system errors. The fees, which have grown from $100 in 2024 to as high as $1,500 in parts of the country by 2025, hinge on current network capacity and area demand, reflecting tensions between rapid Starlink deployment, regulatory oversight, and rural broadband ambitions.

via Futurism|

#fcc #pricing #satellite-internet

technology6 days ago•40 min saved

Starlink’s Congestion Fees Spark Backlash as Satellite Internet Struggles to Scale

Starlink is charging some customers “demand surcharges” up to $1,500 in high‑demand areas due to network congestion, a move critics say exposes the capacity limits of orbital broadband and reflects poor customer service. The surcharges, which began around $100 in 2024 and have grown to as much as $1,500 by 2026, have prompted complaints on social media and some refunds after automated errors. The controversy comes as regulators and lawmakers push to accelerate satellite broadband approvals, and questions linger about Starlink’s pricing in rural markets with few alternatives.

via Yahoo|

#elon-musk #fees #satellite-internet