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Six-month window could decide Ukraine war, senior commander says
world7 hours ago

Six-month window could decide Ukraine war, senior commander says

A senior Ukrainian commander, Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky, says Kyiv has about six to nine months to seize the battlefield initiative and push Russia back, arguing Moscow’s forces are exhausted and Ukraine can leverage momentum around key fronts like Donetsk and the Fortress Belt to negotiate from a position of strength. The conflict is marked by Ukraine’s use of unmanned systems and long-range strikes, Starlink cutoffs affecting Russian comms, and observers noting fatigue on both sides as a potential turning point approaches.

via Defense News|
#biletsky#donetsk#fortress-belt
SpaceX Secures US Space Data Network Backbone Contract
space8 hours ago

SpaceX Secures US Space Data Network Backbone Contract

The Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion fixed-price contract to build the Space Data Network Backbone in low-Earth orbit, leveraging Starlink/Starshield tech to create a global, secure sensor-to-shooter communications layer that links space-based sensing with targeting data; the initiative aims to accelerate a resilient, high-speed space communications backbone, with plans to expand participation, and a fully operational prototype due by the end of 2027.

via Ars Technica|
#space#space-data-network#space-development-agency
American Airlines to bring Starlink-powered Wi‑Fi to hundreds of planes by 2027
technology12 hours ago

American Airlines to bring Starlink-powered Wi‑Fi to hundreds of planes by 2027

American Airlines will outfit about 500 single-aisle jets with Starlink satellite Wi‑Fi starting in 2027, prioritizing new Airbus A321XLR and A321neo aircraft while older 737s keep the existing Viasat service; the rollout follows recent moves to offer free Wi‑Fi for many passengers and mirrors similar Starlink deployments across other U.S. carriers.

via The Points Guy|
#airbus-a321xlr#american-airlines#inflight-wi-fi
American Airlines to equip 500+ jets with Starlink high-speed inflight Wi-Fi
technology1 day ago

American Airlines to equip 500+ jets with Starlink high-speed inflight Wi-Fi

American Airlines will install Starlink-powered inflight Wi‑Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft starting in Q1 2027, delivering multi‑gigabit, low‑latency connectivity (up to 1 Gbps per antenna) via the Aero Terminal to enable streaming, gaming and real‑time collaboration across domestic and short‑haul routes, including the A321XLR and A321neo fleets, in partnership with Starlink/SpaceX.

via American Airlines|
#a321xlr#american-airlines#inflight-wi-fi
Sunrise Falcon 9 Lift-Off Set for Vandenberg to Deploy Starlink Satellites
local-news1 day ago

Sunrise Falcon 9 Lift-Off Set for Vandenberg to Deploy Starlink Satellites

SpaceX plans a Falcon 9 liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base between 7 and 11 a.m. Tuesday (backup window Wednesday) to deploy 24 Starlink satellites; the first stage will land on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific. A live webcast will begin about five minutes before liftoff at spacex.com/launches, with prime viewing spots in the Lompoc Valley (e.g., Harris Grade Road, Moonglow/Stardust near Vandenberg Village). Additional Starlink launches are tentatively planned for May 30 and June 2. Launches can be delayed due to technical issues, weather, or scheduling.,

via Noozhawk|
#falcon-9#local-news#rocket-launch
EU Moves to Give European Satellite Operators the Edge Over Starlink
technology1 day ago

EU Moves to Give European Satellite Operators the Edge Over Starlink

The European Commission plans a pan-EU decision to allocate the 2 GHz satellite spectrum to European operators, paving the way for direct-to-device satellite connections and effectively limiting SpaceX’s Starlink (and Amazon’s Kuiper) in Europe as part of a push for tech sovereignty and security, with potential friction from the United States as Brussels weighs defence vs. commercial needs and ties to the IRIS² program.

via Euronews.com|
#european-union#satellite-internet#spectrum-allocation
Starlink Mini Could Go Battery-Powered for True Portable Internet
technology1 day ago

Starlink Mini Could Go Battery-Powered for True Portable Internet

Firmware in a May Starlink update hints at an integrated battery for the Starlink Mini, enabling untethered use with three power states (USB-C, internal battery, or both) and a likely airline-friendly ~99Wh capacity. If real, the battery would simplify app support, warranty coverage, and portable operation for vanlife users and emergency responders, potentially delivering around five hours of runtime.

via The Verge|
#battery#firmware#portable-internet
SpaceX eyes $28.5 trillion TAM, led by AI and Starlink
business3 days ago

SpaceX eyes $28.5 trillion TAM, led by AI and Starlink

SpaceX’s IPO filing touts a total addressable market of $28.5 trillion, with about $26.5 trillion coming from artificial intelligence and related new markets, plus opportunities in space and Starlink connectivity. The TAM excludes Russia and China and even Mars colonization; SpaceX operates in 164 countries and argues the market could capture roughly a quarter of global economic activity (global GDP around $111 trillion). Analysts mostly view the figure as ambitiously optimistic, calling such estimates inherently speculative, though some see them as typical in IPO rhetoric. The piece notes that SEC scrutiny could occur, but such exaggerated market-potential claims are not unusual in history. SpaceX frames the growth around three avenues—space, AI, and connectivity—claiming these areas could generate multi-trillion-dollar opportunities.

via Axios|
#ai#business#ipo
FWA and Starlink reshape broadband as the big carriers loosen their grip
technology3 days ago

FWA and Starlink reshape broadband as the big carriers loosen their grip

Fixed Wireless Access is expanding rapidly, with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon driving a shift away from the traditional cable/fiber duopoly. T-Mobile leads with more than 9 million FWA subscribers, while Verizon and AT&T also add millions more, often targeting postpaid and prepaid customers. Starlink and rural WISPs further diversify options, promising broader availability and potentially lower prices, though the overall impact on pricing and market power remains evolving.

via PhoneArena|
#5g#broadband#fwa
SpaceX’s Starship V3 First Flight Advances, Yet Engine Hurdles Remain
technology4 days ago

SpaceX’s Starship V3 First Flight Advances, Yet Engine Hurdles Remain

SpaceX launched Starship V3 from Starbase, reaching about 195 km in altitude, testing heat shield performance and fins during a fiery reentry, while deploying 22 payloads (20 Starlink mockups plus two inspection satellites) and completing a water landing. Two Raptor engines failed during ascent (one on the booster, one on Starship), and a planned in‑space engine restart was not attempted, though the vehicle demonstrated engine‑out resilience. The booster did not return to a controlled splashdown, while the ship’s flight offered valuable data as SpaceX eyes an orbital test later this summer and progress toward NASA Artemis milestones.

via Ars Technica|
#raptor-3#spacex#starbase
Starship V3 Surges Forward: A Mostly Successful First Test Flight
technology4 days ago

Starship V3 Surges Forward: A Mostly Successful First Test Flight

SpaceX's Starship V3 completed its first test flight from Starbase, Texas, achieving most objectives despite engine hiccups. All 33 Raptor 3 engines fired at liftoff, one shut down mid-flight, and the booster executed only a partial boostback before crashing into the Gulf of Mexico. The upper stage stayed on trajectory, deployed 20 Starlink simulators and two modified satellites to image the vehicle in space, tested heat-shield and rear-flap maneuvers, then landed on two Raptors before splashing down and exploding in the Indian Ocean. Elon Musk called it epic and SpaceX filed IPO paperwork with trading expected June 12.

via Engadget|
#launch#raptor3#spacex