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United Airlines Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide in 2025

United Airlines has signed a substantial agreement with SpaceX to equip more than 1,000 of its aircraft with free, high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi by 2025. This move positions United as a leader in inflight connectivity, targeting enhanced services for business and premium travelers.

2024-09-13T05:03:18.038972-07:00

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Polaris Dawn Astronauts Share Space Music and Photos via Starlink

2024-09-13T06:32:00.204777-07:00

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France's Milestone: Secure Space Laser Links with Cailabs

2024-09-13T07:15:23.501256-07:00

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Challenges Emerge in U.S. Satellite Innovation Amid SDA's Ambitions

2024-09-13T06:04:53.775009-07:00

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France's Milestone: Secure Space Laser Links with Cailabs France, in collaboration with Cailabs, has pioneered a world-first in laser communication by testing secure links between a nano-satellite and a ground station. This test, backed by the French Defense, highlights the advantages of laser technology over traditional radio frequencies in satellite communications.

2024-09-13T07:15:23.501256-07:00

France's Milestone: Secure Space Laser Links with Cailabs

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Polaris Dawn Astronauts Share Space Music and Photos via Starlink Polaris Dawn mission astronauts, including musician Sarah Gillis, have beamed a 'Star Wars' themed music video and photographs back to Earth using SpaceX's Starlink satellites. This creative endeavor highlights their continued achievements during the mission as they orbit our planet.

2024-09-13T06:32:00.204777-07:00

Polaris Dawn Astronauts Share Space Music and Photos via Starlink

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Challenges Emerge in U.S. Satellite Innovation Amid SDA's Ambitions The Space Development Agency's (SDA) ambitious plans for satellite advancement are facing significant hurdles as they contend with the complexities of rapid technological innovation. These challenges underscore the broader issues in modernizing military satellite capabilities within existing frameworks.

2024-09-13T06:04:53.775009-07:00

Challenges Emerge in U.S. Satellite Innovation Amid SDA's Ambitions

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United Airlines Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide in 2025 United Airlines has signed a substantial agreement with SpaceX to equip more than 1,000 of its aircraft with free, high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi by 2025. This move positions United as a leader in inflight connectivity, targeting enhanced services for business and premium travelers.

2024-09-13T05:03:18.038972-07:00

United Airlines Launches Free Starlink Wi-Fi Fleetwide in 2025

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites with Direct to Cell from West Coast On Thursday, SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This launch adds to a growing constellation exceeding 6,400 satellites, advancing global cell phone connectivity.

2024-09-12T17:03:32.313226-07:00

SpaceX Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites with Direct to Cell from West Coast

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Solar Activity Escalates with X-class Flare; Geomagnetic Storms Possible This week has seen a surge in solar activity, marked by an X-class solar flare. This increase in solar output elevates the potential for geomagnetic storms, which can impact satellite operations and provide enhanced aurora displays through the upcoming weekend.

2024-09-12T10:09:11.946886-07:00

Solar Activity Escalates with X-class Flare; Geomagnetic Storms Possible

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NASA's Mini Satellite Records First Major Gamma Ray Burst Marking a significant milestone, NASA's small satellite has successfully detected its inaugural large-scale gamma ray burst, an achievement backed by the efforts of early career engineers and scientists. This breakthrough underscores the satellite's capabilities in advancing space science research.

2024-09-12T06:04:28.587267-07:00

NASA's Mini Satellite Records First Major Gamma Ray Burst

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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Completes Historic First All-Civilian Spacewalk The Polaris Dawn mission, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, marked a milestone in commercial spaceflight by conducting the first-ever all-civilian spacewalk. The breakthrough event involved SpaceX’s advanced EVA suits and showcased the potential of private space exploration ventures.

2024-09-12T05:03:40.949907-07:00

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Completes Historic First All-Civilian Spacewalk

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