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As of August 2026, Starlink covered almost all of South America and had launched official service in more than 25 African countries. Starlink recently launched in countries  Bolivia, the Democratic […] The post Starlink Keeps Expanding appeared first on Electronics Weekly .

NASA is partnering with SpaceX to outfit the Artemis III Orion spacecraft with Starlink laser communications terminals to assist with high-definition video transmissions and data-heavy mission downlinks.

NASA’s PExT terminal has shown that spacecraft can seamlessly communicate through multiple government and commercial networks, a major step beyond traditional single-network systems. The mission is now expanding to test new capabilities that could help create a more flexible, reliable communications infrastructure for future space missions.

Direct-to-cell technology uses LEO satellites as spaceborne cell towers. It delivers LTE services to existing smartphones without hardware changes, bridging global coverage gaps. What Attendees will Learn How DTC works as a spaceborne cell tower — LEO satellites carry LTE eNodeB payloads in regenerative mode. How they serve unmodified phones using quasi-earth-fixed multi-beam antennas. How the sa…

China’s satellite laser downlink shows how a low-power beam from extreme distance could change the race for faster, more resilient space communications.

5G covers under 40% of landmass. This Whitepaper details how 3GPP Release 17 addresses six satellite challenges: delay, Doppler, path loss, polarization, spectrum, and architecture. What Attendees will Learn Why non-terrestrial networks are now integral to the 5G roadmap — Understand how the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 17 incorporates satellite-based connectivity into the …

JetBlue plans to become the first airline to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite broadband service, promising faster and… Read More

Instead of a dedicated satellite messaging system for emergencies, I decided to trust the new feature on my phone—and it worked The post How My iPhone’s New Satellite Messaging Function Kept Me Connected in the Backcountry appeared first on Outside Online .

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communication is emerging as a transformative technology, poised to revolutionize how we connect to the internet and communicate globally. It aims to bridge the digital divide by enabling seamless connectivity in areas where traditional cellular networks are unavailable or unreliable. This technology allows everyday devices like smartphones to connect directly to …

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that it is paying for Starlink service in Ukraine. It did not provide details on any contract with SpaceX for access to Starlink’s satellite-based Internet service. “We continue to work with a range of global partners to ensure Ukraine has the satellite and communication capabilities they need. Satellite … Continue reading "Pentagon to Pay for Starlink…

SpaceX blocked Ukraine’s ability to use Starlink’s Internet connectivity to control its offensive capabilities, including its use of drones on the battlefield. Its reasoning? Starlink’s capabilities were “never, never meant to be weaponized,” according to SpaceX president Gwynn Shotwell. “Ukrainians have leveraged it in ways that were unintentional and not part of any agreement.” Shotwell … Conti…

Back in December 2022, KDDI announced that the first mobile tower in Japan to use Starlink has started commercial operation in Hatsushima, a remote island in Sagami Bay. The press release said: Starting with this location, KDDI will expand its coverage to 1,200 remote towers in order to pursue its vision to bring an urban mobile experience to its rural customers. 「この地球上から、つながらない場所をなくす。」 日本には、山や離島…

It’s been a crazy week for Elon Musk as he closes his deal to acquire Twitter. However, for SpaceX, it’s business as usual as it partners with a Philippines-based business called Data Lake Inc. to offer Starlink service in the Philippines. The deal with Data Lake Inc. is a first for SpaceX in the Southeast … Continue reading "SpaceX to Offer Starlink Service in Philippines" Keeping reading SpaceX…