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You Could Be Waiting Up to a Month for Your 'Free' Starlink Mini Dish

'Don't worry, we're working on fulfilling these as soon as possible,' SpaceX says.

Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year

Starlink is getting ready to launch its second generation of satellites, and it's expected to match the speeds of a traditional terrestrial network. During a keynote at Mobile World Congress, Starlink execs detailed the roadmap for the company's upgrade towards the next generation of satellites called V2. "The goal of Starlink Mobile ... is to provide a terrestrial-like connectivity when you're connected to the satellite system," Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's senior vice president of Starlink engine

Deutsche Telekom to Launch First Starlink MSS D2D Service in Europe

Deutsche Telekom will leverage SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile V2 constellation for direct-to-device (D2D) services to close coverage gaps in 10 European countries, it said in a statement Monday. The agreement would... The post Deutsche Telekom to Launch First Starlink MSS D2D Service in Europe appeared first on Via Satellite.

SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches

EchoStar executives ponder how to spend billions of dollars from SpaceX

The first analyst who asked a question on today’s earnings call immediately asked how EchoStar Capital plans to spend its windfall of cash from SpaceX.

Stargazing into the future of SSA

SpaceX has disrupted the launch business with the Falcon 9 and the satellite communications business with Starlink. Now it may be taking aim at the emerging space situational awareness (SSA) field. In late January, SpaceX announced Stargaze, a new SSA service. Stargaze uses data from star tracker cameras on its Starlink satellites to track satellites […] The post Stargazing into the future of SSA appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceX Lunar Manufacturing Proposal Triggers Surge in APT Satellite Shares

On Monday, March 2, 2026, shares of APT Satellite Holdings Limited (01045.HK) surged by more than 7% following reports of SpaceX’s strategic pivot toward lunar-based manufacturing. The market reaction underscores […]

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

Lebanon's health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.

Former NASA chief turned ULA lobbyist seeks law to limit SpaceX funding

Exclusive: Starpath Unveils New Ultra-Thin Space Solar Panels

The panels are just 73g per square meter, and are priced around $15 per watt. The post Exclusive: Starpath Unveils New Ultra-Thin Space Solar Panels appeared first on Payload.

Austria Commissions its First Military Sat

Austria is prepping to launch its first military-commissioned satellite to fight a growing, invisible threat—interference with satellite navigation. The post Austria Commissions its First Military Sat appeared first on Payload.

In landmark move, Lebanon bans Hezbollah's military activity after rocket fire at Israel

In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam limits Hezbollah to political activity and bans any unauthorized military action from Lebanese territory; Hezbollah says its assault avenged the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as at least 35 are reported killed in Israeli strikes

Accelerating Artemis

On Friday, NASA shook up its Artemis lunar exploration plans with changes to planned missions and to the Space Launch System rocket. Jeff Foust reports on the changes and the many unanswered questions about those plans.

MWC: Starlink Mobile unveils plans for V2 satellites and more

After months of suspense, the terrestrial wireless industry is hearing from SpaceX about what it plans to do with its “Starlink Mobile” moniker. Spoiler: It’s big.

MWC 2026: Seen & heard on Day 1

From space ships to SpaceX, our Fierce team saw it all during Day 1.

Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah launches rocket attack

Hezbollah says its attack is in response to the killing of Iran's Khamenei and 'in defence of Lebanon and its people'.

Firefly Aerospace scrubs Alpha rocket's return to flight due to high winds

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

The Starlink 10-41 mission saw the Falcon 9 rocket head out on a north-easterly trajectory upon leaving pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff happened on March 1 at 9:56:40 p.m. EST (0256:40 UTC).

SpaceX's $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing

The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months.

CAS Space to launch Kinetica-2 in late March carrying prototype cargo spacecraft

Chinese launch firm CAS Space is preparing for the inaugural launch of its reusable Kinetica-2 liquid rocket in late March, carrying a prototype cargo spacecraft. The post CAS Space to launch Kinetica-2 in late March carrying prototype cargo spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.