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Starlink

Why a Starlink outage disrupted military drone tests

A disruption in the satellite internet network operated by SpaceX under its Starlink system led to the interruption of military drone tests conducted by the United States.

17 Apr 2026-02:25
Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon reliance on SpaceX

A Starlink outage disrupted U.S. Navy drone tests, highlighting the Pentagon’s growing dependence on SpaceX for critical military communications, according to internal documents reviewed by Reuters.

16 Apr 2026-14:17
Amazon in advanced talks for Globalstar to rival Musk's Starlink

Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a deal that would strengthen the tech giant’s efforts to build its own satellite network, according to people familiar with the matter.

14 Apr 2026-12:40
SpaceX installs chip equipment in Texas facility

SpaceX has begun installing equipment at its advanced chip packaging facility in Bastrop, Texas, as the company moves closer to starting production later this year, according to sources familiar with the matter.

10 Apr 2026-12:16
Amazon eyes $9B Globalstar deal to rival Starlink

Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire satellite communications firm Globalstar in a deal valued at around $9 billion, as it intensifies efforts to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network.

02 Apr 2026-10:33
Amazon, Delta challenge Starlink with in-flight Wi-Fi

Amazon and Delta Air Lines have teamed up to bring satellite-powered in-flight Wi-Fi to hundreds of aircraft, setting up a direct challenge to Starlink in the fast-growing aviation connectivity market.

31 Mar 2026-15:20
Starlink satellite experiences on-orbit anomaly, SpaceX confirms

SpaceX confirmed on Monday that one of its Starlink satellites experienced an on-orbit anomaly on Sunday, leading to a loss of communications and the creation of debris.

31 Mar 2026-10:59
Iran detains 39 individuals and confiscates seven Starlink devices

Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced that authorities have arrested 39 individuals and seized weapons, ammunition, and at least seven Starlink devices in Tehran.

25 Mar 2026-16:58
Iran seizes hundreds of Starlink devices

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said it has confiscated hundreds of Starlink satellite internet systems, alleging they were smuggled into the country by the United States and Israel.

17 Mar 2026-16:12
SpaceX set to surpass 10,000 Starlink satellites with new launch

SpaceX is preparing to launch 25 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California, bringing the company close to having more than 10,000 satellites in low Earth orbit at the same time for the first time. This milestone comes less than seven years after its initial Starlink launch in May 2019.

17 Mar 2026-09:43