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A new report that billionaire Elon Musk held secret conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin could raise security concerns due to his top-secret clearance and the use of Starlink satellites in other countries. What Happened: Among the conversations Musk had with Putin in recent years...

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a pivotal figure in U.S. space exploration, has reportedly been in regular communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, What Happened: Wall Street Journal reported. These discussions have spanned personal, business, and...

Internet speeds provided by SpaceX‘s Starlink on flights will “improve significantly” once the company starts launching the third generation of satellites, company CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. What Happened: The third generation of Starlink satellites, Musk has previously said,...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday mocked what he termed as “overregulation” in the field of space travel on Sunday as he campaigned in Pennsylvania for former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Musk said on Sunday that his rocket manufacturing company had to study if its ambitious...

Elon Musk's Starlink isn't just aiming for the stars. It's making a tangible difference on the ground. What Happened: After pilot tests were launched in 2023 in partnership with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Starlink's satellite-powered internet has been installed in 40 health centers...

SpaceX‘s next generation of Starlink satellites will be so big that it can only be launched by the company’s bigger Starship launch vehicle, company CEO Elon Musk said on Monday. What Happened: SpaceX currently launches its Starlink satellites to the low-Earth orbit on its Falcon rocket...

In a bid to aid disaster recovery, Elon Musk's SpaceX will offer Starlink satellite internet service for free to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Hurricane Milton until the end of the year. What Happened: On Thursday, the official Starlink Twitter account posted, “For those impacted by...

SpaceX‘s Starlink team and T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) have activated their Direct-to-Cell coverage to provide emergency alerts for all phones and telecommunications carriers in areas affected by Hurricane Helene as well as Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, the company said on Tuesday....

The Federal Communications Commission or FCC has temporarily authorized Elon Musk-led SpaceX and T-Mobile U.S. (NASDAQ:TMUS) to provide direct-to-cell service via Starlink satellites in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene. What Happened: Over the weekend, SpaceX’s official...

On Friday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that they have been granted permission to deliver Starlink terminals and supplies to disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina. However, the approval allegedly met some resistance initially. What Happened: Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, and...

Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took aim at Elon Musk on Friday over allegations that federal authorities hindered flights delivering aid to Hurricane Helene victims. What Happened: Musk posted a screenshot implying that airspace was “shut down” and the Federal...

Several European telecom companies, including Vodafone, Telefonica, and Orange, are considering legal action against Elon Musk's SpaceX if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) relaxes radio emission rules for its Starlink system. What Happened: European telecom giants have expressed their...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company is gearing up to deploy a software update that will allow all Starlink satellite systems in areas affected by Hurricane Helene to work irrespective of payment. What Happened: The update will be deployed by Tuesday night or Wednesday, the CEO...

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday termed the denial of about $900 million in subsidies to its satellite internet segment Starlink as “contemptible political lawfare” on the heels of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) turning to Starlink to provide connectivity in regions...

Former President Donald Trump took credit for the deployment of Elon Musk-led Starlink satellites to aid communication restoration in areas affected by Hurricane Helene. However, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contradicted this claim, stating that the decision was already in place...