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Astronomers Push FCC to Halt New Starlink Launches, Citing Environment
The group of 120 astronomers and space experts urge the FCC to study the environmental effects of 'mega constellations' before approving more launches.
Intelsat Satellite Mysteriously Breaks Up in Earth's Orbit
About 20 pieces of debris from the Intelsat 33e satellite have been spotted in geostationary orbit.
To Offer Gigabit Speeds, SpaceX's Starlink Makes New Push for 30,000 Satellites
The company's effort to deliver gigabit speeds to Starlink users will also harness a wider range of radio spectrum, according to a new FCC filing.
AST SpaceMobile Details How Its Cellular Satellite Service Will Work
An updated presentation says users will receive a pop-up about connecting to satellites the moment they're outside of ground-based cell coverage.
Musk to Sue Calif. Commission for Citing His Political Rhetoric in Starlink Decision
Musk accuses the California Coastal Commission of 'violating the First Amendment' for citing his political activities in rejecting a request to conduct more Starlink launches in 2024.
SpaceX Tips Gigabit Speeds for Starlink After Successful Starship Test
It appears SpaceX plans to deliver gigabit speeds by tapping more radio spectrum and orbiting the satellites closer to Earth, according to a new FCC filing.
Vast Space Unveils Its Plan to Replace the International Space Station
Vast's Haven-2 concept joins three other commercial space-station proposals that have been submitted to NASA, and would string together modules launched from 2028 through 2032.
Starship Scores a Booster Catch on Its Fifth Flight Test
The company's giant rocket completes a precision return to its launch tower to be caught by two 'chopsticks' arms.
California Rejects Bid to Increase Starlink Launches, Citing Musk's Controversies
Elon Musk's conduct played a role in a California commission denying a proposal to increase Falcon 9 launches in the state from 36 to 50 this year.
Satellite Launch for Amazon's Starlink Rival, Project Kuiper, Delayed Again
Amazon's rocket provider for the satellites, United Launch Alliance, is prioritizing launches for two US Space Force missions in Q4, forcing Amazon to wait until early 2025.
Approaching Solar Storm Might Affect Starlink, Satellite Communications
The 'severe' G4 solar storm approaching the Earth could be a repeat of the G5 incident in May, which briefly disrupted Starlink service.
FCC Approves Emergency Cellular Starlink Service for Hurricane Helene Victims
UPDATE: Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite service for text messaging is now online in Florida for T-Mobile users as the state braces for Hurricane Milton.
This Long-Tailed Comet Is Poised to Put On a Good Show in October: How to See It
The emergence of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS into the evening sky presents a great opportunity for casual viewers and astronomy buffs to see one of nature's wonders.
NASA Spacecraft Sends Laser Signal From 290 Million Miles Away
The Psyche spacecraft beams data over a distance comparable to the space between Mars and Earth when the two planets are farthest apart.
Amazon's Project Kuiper 'Exploring Options' for Cellular Satellite Service
Amazon tells UK regulator Ofcom that it’s 'seeking to develop the most versatile technical solutions' for direct-to-cell phone service.
Starlink Rival AST SpaceMobile Starts to Unfold Its Massive Satellites
The company's BlueBird satellites were tightly packed for rocket travel, but AST is now unfurling them with the goal of beaming internet data to consumer phones on the ground.
SpaceX Slams AST SpaceMobile as a 'Meme Stock' Out to Stop Cellular Starlink
SpaceX urges the FCC to ignore 'the anticompetitive advocacy of AST and its collection of investors and partners.'
Starlink May Have Another Cellular Satellite Rival: Hughesnet Parent EchoStar
After selling its Dish TV business, EchoStar wants to focus more on cellular service through its Boost Mobile brand, including using satellites to deliver connectivity to phones.
Astronomers: Letting Satellites Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere Is Easy, But Is It Safe?
Obliterating satellites in the atmosphere 'may pose a significant risk to the Earth's climate and the ozone layer' and should be studied, the American Astronomical Society says.
SpaceX Hits Pause on Falcon 9 Launches Again After Rocket Trouble
The Falcon 9's second stage missed its target in the ocean due to a problematic rocket burn, prompting the company to delay further launches.
