Tag: Spacex
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FCC Approves DISH’s Sale of Spectrum from EchoStar to SpaceX and AT&T in $40 Billion Deal
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved a significant transaction that will reshape the wireless and satellite communications landscape. EchoStar Corporation is divesting substantial portions of its wireless spectrum holdings in a deal valued at approximately $40 billion, with portions going to SpaceX and AT&T. This move is expected to enhance nationwide connectivity, accelerate 5G…
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SpaceX Wants to Launch 1 Million Satellites to Build Data Centers in Space
SpaceX has submitted an ambitious application to the Federal Communications Commission for permission to deploy up to one million satellites dedicated to creating a vast orbital data center network. This proposal, filed late on January 30, 2026, represents a dramatic expansion beyond the company’s existing Starlink constellation, which currently operates more than 9,600 satellites providing…
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SpaceX Wins Huge Military Contract With The Pentagon
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX nine national security space launch missions valued at $739 million. The announcement came on January 9, 2026, through the Space Systems Command, with the task orders issued under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. This program structures national security launches into distinct lanes…
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SpaceX Gets Permission to Launch 7,500 New Starlink Satellites & That’s Just The Start
The Federal Communications Commission has granted Space Exploration Holdings, LLC, the operating entity for SpaceX’s Starlink network, approval to deploy an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites. This decision, announced on January 9, 2026, expands the authorized total for the Gen2 constellation to 15,000 satellites worldwide. This milestone builds on an earlier partial authorization from December…
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Starlink To Lower Thousands of Satellites in Orbit in 2026 To Boost Space Safety
Starlink is reshaping the skies. In a major update to its satellite internet network, the SpaceX-owned company has announced it will lower the orbits of around 4,400 satellites in 2026. The satellites, which currently operate at about 342 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth, will be repositioned to roughly 298 miles (480 kilometers), according to Starlink…
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SpaceX Unveils V3 Starlink Satellites, Promising Gigabit Internet From Space
SpaceX has revealed its next-generation V3 Starlink satellites, a significant leap forward in its mission to provide global broadband internet. The company announced that these advanced satellites will deliver gigabit connectivity to users and boost the Starlink network’s downlink capacity to an impressive 60 terabits per second. Each V3 satellite is designed to handle 1,000…
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DISH Sells Some of Its Wireless Phone Spectrum To SpaceX For $17 Billion Ending Its Plans To Become a Major Wireless Provider
EchoStar Corporation has announced a finalized a definitive agreement to sell its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to SpaceX for approximately $17 billion. The deal includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, valued at the time the agreement was signed. As part of the transaction, SpaceX will…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Update Improves Internet Performance Even When Trees Block The View of The Sky
In a groundbreaking announcement, SpaceX has unveiled a transformative update to its Starlink satellite internet service, enabling seamless connectivity even when trees or other obstacles partially block a home’s view of the sky. This technological leap, detailed in a recent statement from the company, promises to enhance the reliability and accessibility of high-speed internet for…
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SpaceX Introduces $15 Starlink Plan to Comply with Affordable Broadband Law
In a move to align with New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, SpaceX has rolled out a new $15-per-month Starlink internet plan for eligible low-income residents in the state. The plan, dubbed the New York Affordable Broadband Service Plan, offers download speeds capped at 25Mbps, meeting the minimum requirements set by the state law that took…
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Starlink Connects Over 6 Million People with High-Speed Internet Across 140 Countries and Territories
SpaceX’s Starlink, the revolutionary satellite internet service, has reached a monumental milestone, now connecting more than 6 million people with high-speed internet across 140 countries, territories, and numerous other markets worldwide. The announcement, made via the official Starlink account on X, highlights the company’s rapid growth and its mission to bridge the digital divide, bringing…