Spotty airplane internet is overdue for an upgrade.
Project Kuiper is scheduled for 83 launches in the next five years.
Starlink’s sudden wartime internet infrastructure efforts have already faced challenges.
The country's telecommunications companies were able to repair a major subsea fiber optic cable badly damaged during last month's volcanic eruptions.
SpaceX lost 40 satellites after a geomagnetic storm prevented them from rising to their operational orbits.
SpaceX says its satellites will disintegrate upon atmospheric reentry and won't pose a risk to other space-based equipment.
Satellites are increasingly interfering with optical and radio astronomy, prompting the coordinated response.
The premium option is meant for businesses and rich people living in remote areas.
Musk offered to provide Starlink satellite internet to the region but acknowledged doing so would take some effort.
Photo-bombing Starlink satellites are increasingly complicating ground-based observations, especially those made during twilight.
The dish's Snow Melt Mode prevents snow build-up from interfering with the signal—and apparently provides a toasty outdoor lounge space for critters.
Musk advised employees to work over the weekend after reading Raptor engine production issues were far worse than previously thought.
The government also told the public not to buy Starlink internet because the company didn't have a license.
SpaceX, which owns Starlink, claimed Boeing's satellites would cause interference, but that argument didn't fly.
But first Amazon has to launch some dang satellites.
A supposed gamma-ray burst from an ancient galaxy was in fact something much closer to home, according to new research.
If anyone's keeping track, Musk previously said Starlink would probably be out of beta by the end of the summer.
Amazon complained in a letter to the FCC this week that Musk's SpaceX operates as though "rules are for other people."
Apple is reportedly planning to include hardware in its upcoming devices that will support satellite communication connectivity.
It appears the service has rapidly gained 10,000 new users in just a few weeks.
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