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Elon Musk’s Starlink Set to Launch in India at Just INR 840!

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 3m ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink Set to Launch in India at Just INR 840!

Elon Musk’s Starlink plans to launch its high-speed satellite internet services in India for INR 840 monthly. This initiative, involving competition from Eutelsat OneWeb, Reliance Jio's venture with SES, and Globalstar, targets an extensive user base in India. Despite competitive pricing, the high initial hardware cost remains a barrier. Starlink awaits regulatory approval, facing challenges due to limited satellite coverage compared to India's robust terrestrial infrastructure. Regulatory developments are crucial for its expansion.

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Amazon set for launch of Starlink-rival satellites

Amazon is set to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites, competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The mission, Kuiper Atlas 1, will launch from Cape Canaveral, carrying 27 satellites. Project Kuiper aims to deploy 3,200 satellites, offering low-cost internet services. SpaceX's Starlink dominates the sector with over 6,750 satellites. Amazon's entry adds to the growing competition in the satellite internet race, raising concerns about orbital congestion and geopolitical implications.

SpaceX Falls short of Elon Musk’s 2023 goal for 100 falcon 9 launches

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Gizmodo · 1y ago

SpaceX Falls short of Elon Musk’s 2023 goal for 100 falcon 9 launches

SpaceX falls short of its goal to achieve 100 Falcon 9 launches in 2023, with just 88 launches completed. The latest launch, carrying 23 Starlink V2-mini satellites, marked the 254th continuous successful flight for the rocket. Adverse weather conditions and equipment problems caused delays, resulting in the longest interval between Falcon 9 launches in 2023. However, SpaceX still holds an impressive record, averaging a launch every four days throughout the year. The company plans to increase its flight rate to 12 flights per month in 2024.

Starlink to get licence to operate in India soon: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Starlink to get licence to operate in India soon: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Elon Musk's Starlink is set to receive approval to operate in India, with a Letter of Intent already issued. The company awaits clearance from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre. With approval expected soon, Starlink will join OneWeb and Reliance in providing satellite-based internet. Amazon's Project Kuiper also seeks entry into India. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently set spectrum charges for satellite communication companies, supporting subsidies for rural user terminals.

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market

SpaceX, the company founded by Elon Musk, is cracking down on users who are connecting to its Starlink internet service from unauthorized countries. Users in Sudan, Zimbabwe, and South Africa have received email notifications warning that their access to the service will be terminated. This action follows a Wall Street Journal investigation that exposed a black market for Starlink kits, allowing users to bypass local regulations. SpaceX aims to obtain approvals from regulators worldwide for Starlink, but unauthorized usage poses challenges. The crackdown has raised concerns, as it could cut off a vital lifeline for people in Sudan and hinder aid agencies' ability to communicate.

Elon Musk’s X Claims Indian Govt Gave ‘Executive Orders’ To Withhold Accounts, Posts

Inc42 · 1y ago

Elon Musk’s X Claims Indian Govt Gave ‘Executive Orders’ To Withhold Accounts, Posts

Elon Musk's company, X, has accused the Indian government of issuing executive orders to take action against specific accounts and posts on the microblogging site. The government has not yet responded to the allegations. While X's team plans to suspend the accounts and posts in India, they express disagreement with these actions, citing the importance of freedom of expression. This development comes as Elon Musk's satellite internet provider, Starlink, awaits licensing to operate broadband services in India after a prolonged wait of over three years.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX might invest $2 billion in Musk’s xAI | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX might invest $2 billion in Musk’s xAI | TechCrunch

SpaceX is reportedly investing $2 billion in Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, as part of a broader $5 billion equity raise. This marks SpaceX's first and largest investment in another company. xAI’s chatbot Grok is already used for customer service in SpaceX’s Starlink service, with further collaborations anticipated. Despite recent controversies, including Grok's offensive comments, Tesla plans to incorporate Grok into its vehicles, highlighting Musk's strategy of cross-company support.

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get approval in India by next week: Reports

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get approval in India by next week: Reports

Elon Musk's Starlink may receive approval to launch its space-based broadband services in India in the next few days, according to reports. The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) has reportedly received a clarification from Starlink regarding its shareholding pattern. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to issue a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Starlink soon. Once approved by telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal and communications secretary Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Satellite Communications Wing (SCW) will also grant approval. Starlink had applied for a GMPCS license in India in November 2022.

Starlink to soon get regulator's final approval for India entry

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Starlink to soon get regulator's final approval for India entry

Starlink, a satellite communications company owned by Elon Musk, is poised to receive final regulatory approval to operate in India. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is set to sign an authorization document with Starlink, allowing it to compete with Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite. Despite acquiring necessary permits, Starlink needs to establish earth stations and a control center in India for security compliance before launching commercial services. Security concerns previously hindered progress.

Elon Musk's Starlink to store Indian data locally: Govt

Economic Times

Economic Times · 21d ago

Elon Musk's Starlink to store Indian data locally: Govt

Elon Musk's Starlink has been mandated by the Indian government to store network data and user traffic locally within India. The company, set to provide satellite-based internet, will not route Indian data through foreign servers or gateways. Starlink, along with other satellite communication providers, is expected to significantly contribute to the Indian satcom sector's growth and generate employment. Awaiting spectrum acquisition, Starlink joins Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio-SES in India's expanding satcom market.

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from USA

Twitter · 2y ago

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from USA

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, successfully deployed an additional 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch took place on Saturday night (EDT) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The satellites were carried by a Falcon 9 rocket, and after separation, the rocket's first stage safely landed on SpaceX's droneship named 'Just Read the Instructions,' located in the Atlantic Ocean.

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