In a major "leap" forward for its Starlink project, SpaceX launched a fresh set of 23 satellites into orbit from Florida's Space Coast on leap year day on Thursday (Feb 29), marking the company's 11th flight for this Falcon 9 first stage.

WATCH | SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit on leap day

Norwegian Member of Parliament Marius Nilsen has nominated billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing Musk's unwavering support for dialogue, free speech, and global connectivity, as per a Politico report.

Elon Musk nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian lawmaker 'for advocacy of free speech'

Elon Musk's SpaceX is deepening its ties with U.S. intelligence and military agencies through classified contracts ranging in the billions of dollars.

SpaceX forges tighter links with US spy and military agencies

Russian forces in occupied Ukraine are using terminals of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink, said Kyiv’s main military intelligence agency, on Sunday (Feb 11).

Russian forces in occupied regions are using Musk’s Starlink, claims Ukraine

In a significant development, Elon Musk's Starlink is on the brink of securing approval to launch space-based broadband services in India, with reports suggesting that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) may issue a Letter of Intent (LoI) by the end of this month.

Elon Musk's Starlink nears approval for space broadband services in India

Elon Musk's Starlink is reportedly on the brink of securing regulatory approval to roll out its space-based broadband services in India. According to initial reports, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has sought clarification from Starlink about its shareholding pattern.

Elon Musk's Starlink knocks on India's door, likely to get approval by Jan 24

The Israel Ministry is poised to grant approval for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service this week, with the intention to kickstart limited operations in the country, according to a communication ministry official cited by Bloomberg.

Israel to give Starlink green signal amid war, but with restrictions

Wars are no longer limited to planet Earth. They have reached space. Musk's Starlink satellites made that clear in the Ukraine war. Now they have a competitor. China is set to launch its own satellite network. What are its capabilities?

Gravitas | Space wars: China's counter to Musk's Starlink

China is trying to drill through the Earth's crust and reach the mantle. Beijing has unveiled a ship named Mengxiang that has been tasked with drilling through the Earth's surface. Why does China want to reach the mantle? How risky is this endeavour? Can it endanger your life?

Gravitas: China's plan to dominate the Earth's mantle | Details of the daring mission

SpaceX uphill track to the Stars continues with a minor setback on Saturday after the company's ambitious Starship lost its Co booster functionality minutes into takeoff. This marks the second unsuccessful test flight for the Starship with the previous one earlier in April this year.

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites into orbit, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base | WION

Billionaire Elon Musk has denied a report that his rocket company SpaceX was discussing an initial public offering for its satellite internet business, Starlink, as soon as 2024. Musk called the Bloomberg report "false". The news report stated that SpaceX had been moving Starlink's assets to a wholly owned unit that would ultimately be spun off.

Elon Musk denies Starlink IPO report | World Business Watch

Elon Musk's SpaceX is on track to book revenues of about 9 billion dollars & register earnings of over 3 billion dollars this year, across its rocket launch and Starlink businesses. Moreover, the company's sales are projected to rise to around 15 billion in 2024.

Report: SpaceX to book revenues of about $9 billion in 2023 | World Business Watch

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur is in the news again, as he constantly is. This time, he is making news because his 'Starlink' is helping to provide and restore internet access in the Gaza Strip, which is currently being relentlessly bombed by Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas' October 7 attack that sparked the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Explained | What is Starlink, the ambitious global internet service of Elon Musk?

Tesla chief and owner of X, Elon Musk on Saturday (Oct 28) said that Starlink will provide connectivity to internationally recognised aid organisations in Gaza. Musk said this while responding to US leader Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also called AOC, who asked on X how anyone can defend "such an act" after Israel snapped the internet and communications in the Gaza Strip last night.

Starlink to provide internet to aid groups in Gaza, says Musk in response to US leader

Israel says it is in talks with Elon Musk's SpaceX for setting up Starlink internet services as the war rages on. Musk's Starlink satellites have been aiding Ukraine for a year now. The billionaire's biography has revealed that he halted the service before a Ukrainian attack. Should business mogul get to take national-security level decisions?

Israel-Palestine war: Israel seeks to deploy Elon Musk's Starlink wartime backup | Gravitas

Ahead of its anticipated ground invasion in the Gaza Strip, Israel claims to be in discussions with SpaceX about establishing Starlink internet services to support its communications during combat.

Starlink in the warzone, this time in Israel

Amazon on Friday (Oct 6) launched its first pair of prototype satellites for its planned Kuiper internet network. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket emblazoned with the Amazon logo lifted off from Cape Canaveral shortly after 18.

Amazon launches first pair of prototype satellites for Kuiper internet network

Putin hailed Elon Musk. Musk was called an 'Outstanding' person. The praise by the Russian President comes days after Elon Musk refused a Ukrainian request.

Why did Putin praise Elon Musk while Ukrainian troops continue to use Starlink on 'all front lines'?

Starlink CEO Elon Musk reportedly tried to shut down Ukrainian access to its satellite communications network when Kyiv's forces were attempting to attack the Russian fleet off the Crimea coast last year, according to an excerpt from a biography written by Walter Isaacson titled Elon Musk.

Fearing a nuclear war, Elon Musk snipped Starlink services to thwart Ukrainian drone offensive on Russia

Indian satellite internet services may soon be available through Elon Musk's Starlink. The Department of Telecommunication authorities are expected to meet on September 20 to decide whether to allow Starlink to operate within the nation with the required license, according to The New Indian Express, citing officials familiar with the situation. In 32 nations throughout the world, Starlink's satellite internet services are accessible. During the communication blackout that occurred in Ukraine while at war with Russia, its services also played a significant role.

Starlink may soon offer internet services in India

People across the world turned their attention to the night sky when the Perseid meteor shower peaked on August 12 and 13 and so did this one telescope in Hawaii, United States which coincidentally captured an impressive sight.

WATCH | ‘Impressive’ meteor shower and satellite ‘train’ caught on camera

China's first communications satellite has been launched which is bearing an ultra-thin flexible solar wing as it puts to test the technologies for the 13,000-satellite broadband mega constellation which has been planned by the country in low-Earth orbit to create a rival to SpaceX’s Starlink.

China pushes through communications satellite to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

There are faults in Elon Musk's Starlink satellites. They are leaking electromagnetic radiation. Launched into space to enhance broadband connectivity across the planet. Elon Musk's Starlink satellite constellation is leaking 'unintended electromagnetic radiation'. These radiations are likely to affect astronomical research.

Are Elon Musk's Starlink satellites leaking radiation?

Elon Musk owned Starlink has applied to the Indian National Space promotion and authorization Center to get clearance for setting up Earth stations.

Starlink to enter India's satcom space

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