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2024 - 5 - 28

Starlink: The Internet Space Race

Aviation - Botswana - Elon Musk - Internet - Satellite - Space Industry - SpaceX - Starlink

Elon Musk's Starlink is causing a stir in the space industry with its satellite internet service. Find out more here!

Starlink, Elon Musk's ambitious satellite internet project, recently faced a brief outage but quickly recovered. SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites from Florida, continuing to expand its network in low-Earth orbit. The disruption caused by Starlink in the space industry is palpable, with concerns and discussions arising about its impact on connectivity providers.

The recent outage experienced by over 40,000 Starlink users highlighted the challenges of relying on satellite-based internet. Despite the hiccups, Starlink remains a frontrunner in the quest for global high-speed internet access. The mesmerizing sight of the 'satellite train' in the Florida night sky captivated onlookers, showcasing the rapid growth of Starlink's satellite constellation.

In the competitive landscape of the space industry, Starlink's emergence has cast a shadow over traditional connectivity providers. The demand for reliable internet services, especially in remote areas, continues to drive Starlink's popularity and expansion. As SpaceX launches more satellites into space, the race for universal connectivity reaches new heights.

Interestingly, SpaceX's ability to recover quickly from outages demonstrates the resilience and scalability of the Starlink network. With the increasing number of satellites launched, Starlink's service disruptions are closely monitored, signifying its crucial role in the future of global internet connectivity.

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Musk's Starlink back up after brief outage (Reuters)

A Starlink satellite internet system is set up on a caravan truck of a tourist, parked in a street in Ronda, Spain February 12, 2024. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/FILE ...

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida on May 28 (Space.com)

SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Tuesday morning (May 28).

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SpaceX sends 23 Starlink smallsats soaring after Memorial Day ... (SatNews Publishers)

Previously scheduled to launch on Monday, Memorial Day, on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:24 a.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from ...

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The Space Review: Starlink's disruption of the space industry (The Space Review)

That launch took place five years—almost to the minute—after another Falcon 9 lifted off from nearby Space Launch Complex 40 and put 60 Starlink satellites into ...

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Elon Musk's Starlink down, over 200 service outages in 24 hours ... (Livemint)

The service has reported over 240 outtages during the last 24 hours, it added. This is a breaking story, more updates ...

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Musk's Starlink back up after brief outage (Deccan Herald)

A Starlink unit as seen in the outer space. Credit: X/@SpaceX. Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite unit of ...

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Memo: Starlink Casts A Shadow Over Rival Connectivity Providers ... (Aviation Week)

An upstart provider of inflight connectivity to business aviation is not listed as an exhibitor at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition ...

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'Satellite train' visible in Florida night skies this past week (Daily Commercial)

'Satellite train' visible in Florida night skies this past week · SpaceX began launching spacecraft for the company's Starlink broadband network to a lower orbit ...

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Starlink Internet Down: Company Responds To Outage Reports (Times Now)

Starlink, a high-speed internet project by Elon Musk's SpaceX, was down on Tuesday. Downdetector, a platform that reports online outages, showed more than ...

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SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink internet satellites into space (Xinhua)

The satellites were launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, according to SpaceX.

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Musk's Starlink down for thousands of users, Downdetector says (Midwest Communication)

(Reuters) - Elon Musk's Starlink services are down for 41393 users, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com on Tuesday.

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Xinhua News | SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink internet satellites ... (Xinhua)

Xinhua News | SpaceX launches 23 more Starlink internet satellites into space-

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OPUL Jets partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to its fleet ... (Business Airport International)

OPUL Jets has announced an upgrade to its fleet through a new partnership with SpaceX's Starlink Aviation. This will equip OPUL Jets' compatible fleet OPUL ...

Musk's Starlink down for thousands of users, Downdetector says (KFGO News)

(Reuters) - Elon Musk's Starlink services are down for 41393 users, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com on Tuesday.

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Botswana Government Grants Musk's Starlink an Operating License ... (BNN)

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SpaceX's Starlink Licensed in Botswana | Space in Africa (Space in Africa)

Earlier this year, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) announced that importing, using, or selling Starlink kits or services was ...

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Breaking: Starlink gets licence to operate in Botswana after meeting ... (TechCabal)

Botswana has finally granted an operating licence to Starlink a year after the satellite internet service provider applied for one.

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Starlink is now licensed in Botswana - TechCentral (TechCentral)

Botswana has granted a licence to SpaceX's Starlink unit. There's still no word on its licensing in South Africa.

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Elon Musk's Starlink back up after brief outage (Business Recorder)

SpaceX's Starlink, which owns around 60% of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth, is dominant in the satellite internet sphere. Elon Musk SpaceX Starlink ...

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Botswana lifts ban on Elon Musk's Starlink, approves operating license (Business Insider Africa)

Botswana has granted a license to SpaceXs Starlink unit, becoming the latest African country to permit the internet services company to operate in it.

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Botswana Grants Starlink License To Operate Its Satellite Internet ... (Tech Nova GH)

Regulators in Botswana were asked to fast-track approval of the license after President Mokgweetsi traveled to the US to meet with Starlink executives. Zoom in.

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After Zimbabwe, its Botswana granting Starlink a license (Benjamin Dada)

For both markets, licensing is a significant step towards improving digital infrastructure and reducing the digital divide.

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Starlink secures licence in Botswana nearly four months after initial ... (Techpoint Africa)

According to a report, on May 8, 2024, Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, met with SpaceX executives who expressed an interest in obtaining an operational ...

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Starlink's Approval In Botswana Could Have a Huge Impact On ... (Tech Nova GH)

The addition of Starlink could make the telecom space a little more competitive in the long term. The current key operators in Botswana include Mascom Wireless, ...

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Botswana gives green light to Starlink to operate (Drive Tesla Canada)

Botswana is the latest African nation to approve Starlink services in their country. In a Facebook post announcing the decision, President Mokgweetsi Masisi ...

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Ars Live: How profitable is Starlink? We dig into the details of ... (Ars Technica)

SpaceX began launching operational Starlink satellites five years ago this month. Since then, the company has been rapidly developing its constellation of ...

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