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Olivia D

Technology

SpaceX Secures FCC Green Light for 7,500 Starlink Satellites

SpaceX Receives FCC Approval for Major Starlink Expansion In a significant development for global internet coverage, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX the green light to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites. This approval brings the total number of Starlink satellites planned for deployment worldwide to a staggering 15,000. Key Updates on ...

Kankan Rai

Technology

Russia Blocks Ukraine’s Starlink Service

Russian Attacks Disrupt Starlink Service for Ukrainian Military Just before Russian troops crossed the Ukrainian northern border, members of Ukraine’s 92nd Assault Brigade faced a setback. Starlink satellite internet service, crucial for communication, intelligence gathering, and drone operations, experienced significant slowdowns. Operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Starlink has been instrumental for the Ukrainian military, but ...