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Aparna R March 10th, 2023 10:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Launch 17 Successfully Deploys 40 Satellites With SpaceX

OneWeb, the low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite company backed by Bharti, has confirmed the successful deployment and contact of 40 satellites launched last night from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX's Falcon 9 carried the satellites of OneWeb and successfully deployed them. OneWeb is very close to achieving global coverage. Also Read: OneWeb Successfully Deploys 40 Satellites With SpaceX Launch 17 of OneWeb This is OneWeb's seventeenth to date... Read More

Srikapardhi March 2nd, 2023 4:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Salt Partners SpaceX to Deliver Continuous Connectivity Across Switzerland

Sky's the limit, says Salt, a leading European telecommunications provider based in Switzerland, as it partners with SpaceX to provide continuous coverage through satellite technology. Salt says this is a first-of-its-kind agreement in Europe as it leverages SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation along with its mobile network to connect Salt's current and future mobile customers to Starlink satellites. This partnership will enable Salt customers with enhanced connectivity and coverage. Also Read: First... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 28th, 2023 6:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX Launches 21 Second-Gen or V2 Mini Starlink Satellites

Starlink, a satellite broadband company owned by SpaceX, saw 21 V2 mini or second-generation satellites going to low-earth orbit (LEO). SpaceX said that the 'V2 Mini' satellites represent a step forward in Starlink's capability. On Feb 27, at 6:13 PM ET, a total of 21 second-generation Starlink satellites were launched from Florida by SpaceX. The launch was successful, as all 21 satellites were deployed at the LEO and would now... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 16th, 2022 9:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Elon Musk Owned SpaceX Looking to Raise $1 Billion

SpaceX, a spacecraft engineering company, founded by the billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly looking to raise about $1 billion. This would mark the company's valuation at $150 billion. This would be more than the valuation marked earlier this year of $125 billion. The development has been reported by Reuters. The report said that SpaceX is looking to sell its shares for $85 apiece. Investors could get the new shares either... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 21st, 2022 7:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Partners With SpaceX to Resume Satellites Launches

Bharti Owned OneWeb has entered into an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to resume satellite launches. The first launch that both the companies will do together is anticipated to take place in 2022 itself. At present, OneWeb’s total satellite constellation stands at 428 satellites, meaning 66% of the planned fleet. OneWeb plans to offer low latency, high-speed satellite broadband services to people across the globe. OneWeb CEO Thanks SpaceX Neil... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 8th, 2021 9:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Follows DoT in Ordering Starlink to Stop Selling Pre-Bookings

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has sent a letter to Starlink asking the SpaceX owned satellite broadband company to stop selling pre-bookings in India. As per an ET report, the regulator has said that due to not having necessary approvals and licenses, the company shouldn’t engage in any sort of telecom business and collect any related fee from the Indian consumers. The timing of the letter is a... Read More

Ria Lakshman December 1st, 2021 4:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpaceX’s Starlink Launches 53 More Satellites From Cape Canaveral

Elon Musk’s flagship company SpaceX launched an additional 53 Starlink satellites from Pad 40 of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today at 7.19 am EST. The 230-foot Falcon 9 rocket successfully vaulted off the pad and delivered the satellites to the low-Earth orbit in about 15 minutes. Weather stood favourable for the launch. According to the U.S. Space Force’s 45th Weather Squadron, mostly clear sky and mild temperatures were reported.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 28th, 2021 1:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink India Not Allowed to Sell Connections Without License

Starlink India is not allowed to sell pre-bookings anymore. The company had started selling pre-bookings for $99 or approximately Rs 7500 last year. SpaceX owned Starlink needs to get regulatory approvals and license to sell services in India before it can sell pre-bookings. According to an ET Telecom report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked the company to comply with the Indian regulatory framework and stop taking new pre-bookings... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 24th, 2021 1:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Expands to 20 Countries, Apologises for Order Delays

SpaceX owned satellite communications (Satcom) company Starlink has apologised to customers for delays in estimated delivery times of the product. Through an email verified by TelecomTalk, Starlink has said that these delays have occurred due to the silicon shortages over the last six months, which has affected the expected production rate and targets of the company. Users who want to check the estimated delivery time of their Starlink kit can... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 4th, 2021 9:11 AM 2 COMMENTS

Starlink Subsidising Costs for Indian Users Heavily

Starlink, a SpaceX owned satellite broadband service provider, is subsidising costs for the Indian users heavily. The service is quite expensive, and if the cost was passed on to the customers, it would become unaffordable. Sanjay Bhargava, India head for Starlink, said that the benefits offered by the connection must outstrip the costs involved. According to an ET Telecom report, Bhargava said Starlink only wants to focus on areas that... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 2nd, 2021 12:38 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Plans to Operate 80% of Devices in Rural India by 2022 End

Starlink, a SpaceX owned satellite broadband company is currently in the process of figuring out the regulatory approval process in India. The company plans to enter the Indian market by mid-2022. Starlink’s India Director, Sanjay Bhargava along with his wife Anita Kapur Bhargava recently shared a video presentation demonstrating the company’s plan of rolling out satellite broadband service in rural India next year. Starlink Wants to Operate at Least 200,000... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 3rd, 2021 6:07 PM 2 COMMENTS

Starlink Will Focus in Regions Based on Pre-Orders

SpaceX owned satellite broadband company Starlink is going to keep its focus on the regions where it gets the most amount of pre-orders from. Sanjay Bhargava, India Head for Starlink, said that getting government approval for providing services is a very complex process. Thus the company wants to target a quick approval for its pilot programme, and the best way to do that is by focusing on the pre-orders that... Read More