Starlink Broadband Satellites

Impact of Geomagnetic Storm on Satellites

February 10, 2022

Elon Musk’s Starlink lost dozens of satellites because they got caught in a geomagnetic storm, after their launch on February 3, 2022. Highlights Starlink had launched 49 satellites, of which 40 were impacted. These satellites were fell down from orbit before ..

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NASA on SpaceX Satellite Deployment Plan

February 10, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently raised concerns on SpaceX’s plan to deploy around 30,000 satellites for its Starlink. What concern NASA has raised? SpaceX had previously received authorisation for around 12,000 satellites to offer broadband internet. It also ..

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Starlink in India

January 5, 2022

Satellite Internet Company of Elon Musk, Starlink, is facing a tough time in Indian market. Starlink’s India head Sanjay Bhargava also announced to quit the company. Highlights Starlink rolled out internet services quietly in India, in early 2021. But it ..

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SpaceX launches rocket carrying Blacksky, Starlink satellites

December 3, 2021

The SpaceX recently launched fifty satellites. These satellites are to join the Starlink mega constellation. The satellites were launched on Falcon 9 rocket. About the launch SpaceX launched 48 Starlink satellites and two Earth Observation satellites called Blacksky Global. The ..

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Why is Govt asking people not to subscribe to Starlink Internet Services?

November 27, 2021

Indian Government cautioned people not to subscribe to Starlink Internet Services, which is led by Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s satellite broadband arm Starlink. Key Points Government is doing so because, the internet service is not licensed yer to offer satellite-based internet ..

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Starlink launches new smaller dish to connect with satellites

November 13, 2021

Internet Service project, Starlink unveiled a new smaller and rectangular dish, which interested customers can buy to understand SpaceX’s growing satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. Key Facts As per The Verge, the dish is a thinner and lighter-weight option ..

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SpaceX incorporates subsidiary in India

November 2, 2021

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary in India on November 1, 2021 to start local broadband operations. Key Facts The satellite broadband arm of SpaceX, Starlink, aims to start broadband services in India from December 2022. It has 2 lakh ..

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Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide Internet globally

July 1, 2021

According to Tesla and SpaceX chief executive, Elon Musk, Starlink was on track to provide global internet coverage. Starlink has over 70,000 users across 12 countries, presently. Key Points He underlined; SpaceX is ready to spend about $30 billion to ..

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SpaceX launches 60 Starlink Broadband Satellites

May 28, 2021

Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, launched 60 Starlink Broadband Satellites with Falcon 9 first stage booster into the orbit. Satellites were launched from Space Launch Complex 40 in Florida. Background This two-stage-to-orbit had also launched Sentinel-6A mission earlier. Highlights It was ..

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