STARLINK SATELLITES
SpaceX's Falcon 9 grounded after failure dooms batch of Starlink satellites
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Friday following the craft's breakup in space and the loss of its Starlink satellite payload. This incident marked the first failure in more than seven years for the rocket, which is a mainstay for the global space industry.
Trai told to suggest pricing & terms for satellite spectrum
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has requested the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to propose pricing, terms, and conditions for the administrative allocation of satellite airwaves under the newly enacted Telecommunications Act, 2023. This move comes as the Act mandates spectrum allocation for satellite services without auctions. Trai officials, while confirming the reference from DoT, anticipate providing recommendations after consulting stakeholders, aiming to finalize rules by year-end. This administrative spectrum allocation is intended for point-to-point connections, excluding direct retail consumer services, pending definition through forthcoming regulations.
US court rejects challenges to FCC approval of SpaceX satellites
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the FCC's approval of SpaceX's plan to deploy thousands of Starlink satellites for broadband internet. Challenges from DISH Network and astronomers were rejected. SpaceX aims to expand its satellite network for wider internet coverage.
Sri Lanka paves way for Musk's Starlink to enter telecoms market
Sri Lanka's parliament approved amendments to a decades-old law on Tuesday, enabling Elon Musk's Starlink, a satellite unit of SpaceX, to set up operations in the nation.
Starlink, Project Kuiper requests for landing rights under process: IN-SPACe chairman
Both companies have yet to get permits to provide satcom services in India — their applications are pending before the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) — but Goenka said this would not delay the grant of landing rights to them by the space sector regulator.
Will Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites deplete ozone layer? The full report
The ozone can be depleted by the internet satellite like Elon Musk’s Starlink. There are more than 8,000 internet satellites in low-Earth orbit.
Ozone layer at risk from Elon Musk's Starlink satellites? New study shows
With 6,000 of the 8,100 objects currently in low Earth orbit belonging to Starlink, the environmental impact of these satellites is raising concerns among scientists. The findings reveal that the reentry of satellites in 2022 resulted in a 29.5% increase in atmospheric aluminum above natural levels, injecting approximately 17 metric tons of aluminum oxides into the mesosphere.
Jio-SES JV Orbit Connect gets IN-SPACe authorisation to enter satcom space
Orbit Connect India, a joint venture between Reliance Jio Platforms and SES, has obtained crucial landing rights and market access authorizations from IN-SPACe, India's space regulator. This move positions Jio against Bharti Enterprises-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Elon Musk's Starlink, and Amazon's Kuiper in India's satellite communications sector. Jio is also seeking trial satellite spectrum from the DoT for advanced trials on its nationwide satellite broadband network, aiming for an early allocation to begin trials.
Sri Lanka approves Starlink's satellite internet service, ushering in a new era of connectivity
In his post, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the transformative potential of this move for Sri Lanka, particularly for the country's youth.
Sri Lanka gives preliminary approval to Elon Musk's Starlink
Sri Lanka's telecommunications regulator gave preliminary approval after a public consultation, the president's office said in a short statement. Musk and Wickremesinghe had discussed ways to expand internet connectivity in rural Sri Lanka and potential collaboration on renewable energy, the president's office said.
Elon Musk's Starlink brings internet to Amazon tribe isolated for 1,000 years; Now they face porn addiction
The remote Marubo tribe in the Amazon has connected to the internet via Elon Musk's Starlink, bringing both benefits and cultural challenges. While it aids in emergency responses and communication, concerns arise over its impact on youth behavior and cultural preservation. The tribe grapples with balancing modern technology's advantages and maintaining their traditional way of life.
Amazon tribe gets internet connectivity after long wait, you will be shocked to know what they do with it
A remote Amazon tribe has finally got hooked to the Internet, largely due to the efforts of tech tycoon Elon Musk and his organization that helped set things up. However, the tribe has taken to scrolling social media and adult film sites, according to reports.
Elon Musk's Starlink back up after brief outage
SpaceX's Starlink, which owns around 60% of the roughly 7,500 satellites orbiting earth, is dominant in the satellite internet sphere.
DoT aims to notify rules under Telecom Act soon
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aims to notify rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 within 100 days of the new government taking charge. The rules will streamline the regulatory framework, ensuring compliance, and cover spectrum allotment, satellite communications, biometric data, and more, with a focus on customer data security and technology changes.
Elon Musk arrives in Indonesia's Bali to launch Starlink satellite internet service
Elon Musk launched Starlink in Bali with President Joko Widodo and Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, signing agreements for internet services. He also participated in the World Water Forum. Notable visits by Tim Cook and Satya Nadella for investment in Indonesia.
Elon Musk, Indonesian health minister, launch Starlink for health sector
Musk, the billionaire head of SpaceX and Tesla, arrived on the Indonesian resort island of Bali by private jet before attending the launch ceremony at a community health centre in the provincial capital, Denpasar.
Starlink experiencing degraded service, Elon Musk says satellites under pressure
Starlink, the satellite unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is experiencing a degraded service, its website showed on Saturday, adding that the team is investigating the issue.
Indonesia says Elon Musk's Starlink granted licences to operate
Starlink's network of low Earth orbit satellites can provide internet to remote locations or areas that have had normal communications infrastructure disabled. Indonesia is a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands and Jakarta is seeking to connect millions more of its population who are not hooked up to reliable internet services.
Elon Musk's Starlink one step away from getting greenlit in India with in-principle govt nod
The Telecom Ministry has granted an in-principle approval to Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite communications services in India, ahead of Musk's visit to the country. The approval follows almost three-and-a-half years of deliberation and awaits final vetting by the Home Ministry. Once approved, Starlink will receive a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license, a crucial step for offering satellite communication services in India.
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