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SpaceX eyes Starlink hub with multiple ground stations in Vietnam

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

SpaceX eyes Starlink hub with multiple ground stations in Vietnam

SpaceX plans to establish a series of ground stations in Vietnam for its Starlink satellite network, signaling its launch in the country. This initiative follows Vietnam's allowance of Starlink under a pilot program, granting SpaceX local control despite foreign ownership restrictions. The Vietnamese government authorized Starlink to serve up to 600,000 customers. The project faces challenges, including potential U.S. tariffs on Vietnam. Ground stations facilitate data transfer monitoring, essential in Vietnam’s regulated environment.

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SpaceX expected to launch Starlink services in Vietnam from fourth quarter - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 18d ago

SpaceX expected to launch Starlink services in Vietnam from fourth quarter - The Economic Times

SpaceX plans to launch its Starlink satellite internet services in Vietnam by the fourth quarter of 2025. The Vietnamese government has approved a trial period with no foreign ownership limit until 2030. To proceed, SpaceX must complete investment formalities and establish a local unit. The company is working with Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and plans to set up a ground station. This development is part of SpaceX's broader strategy to expand its low-orbit satellite network globally.

SpaceX says it plans to sell satellite laser links commercially

Reuters · 1y ago

SpaceX says it plans to sell satellite laser links commercially

SpaceX has announced that it will be selling satellite lasers, which are used for fast in-space communications, to other satellite companies. The inter-satellite laser links, currently being used by SpaceX's Starlink satellites, enable data transfer at the speed of light, providing global internet coverage with fewer ground stations. Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, confirmed the company's plan to offer this technology as a supplier during a panel discussion at the Satellite Show conference. The technology will be introduced in the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission scheduled for this summer.

SpaceX's talks with Vietnam over Starlink on hold

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

SpaceX's talks with Vietnam over Starlink on hold

SpaceX's plans to provide communications services to Vietnam through its Starlink satellites have been halted due to restrictions on foreign ownership. SpaceX had been in discussions with Vietnamese authorities to provide satellite services for internet infrastructure upgrades and support for Vietnamese coast guard drones. However, talks were interrupted when it became clear that Vietnam would not lift limitations on foreign ownership for SpaceX. As a result, Starlink's pilot services for Vietnam's coast guard were suspended. It remains uncertain if talks will resume in the future. China's presence in the South China Sea is an additional factor in the situation.

Exclusive: SpaceX's talks with Vietnam over Starlink on hold, sources say

Reuters · 1y ago

Exclusive: SpaceX's talks with Vietnam over Starlink on hold, sources say

SpaceX's plans to provide communication services to Vietnam through its Starlink satellites have reportedly been put on hold. Vietnam, which has strict rules for satellite services, had been in discussions with SpaceX officials for several months. However, talks were suspended when it became clear that Vietnam would not soften foreign ownership limits for the company. As a result, Starlink's pilot services for Vietnam's coast guard, which used the satellites to guide drones in the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, were interrupted. It is currently unclear if talks will resume.

SpaceX uses dominance in rocket launches to boost Starlink

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

SpaceX uses dominance in rocket launches to boost Starlink

- SpaceX has requested satellite rivals, such as Kepler Communications and OneWeb, to share their wireless airwaves with its Starlink broadband internet business. - Attorneys from a law firm have met with the Justice Department's antitrust division to discuss whether SpaceX is abusing its dominant position in the rocket launching industry. - SpaceX is expanding the coverage of its Starlink network to reach more users globally. - T-Mobile announced that SpaceX had successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites capable of providing phone signals from space to smartphones. - U.S. and Canadian regulators are mediating a dispute between Kepler and SpaceX over spectrum sharing, which could give Starlink broader access to the Canadian market. - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has authorized SpaceX to provide cellular service in areas affected by Hurricane Helene through its Starlink satellites.

You Up? SpaceX sends first text message from Starlink satellites

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

You Up? SpaceX sends first text message from Starlink satellites

SpaceX successfully tested its Starlink satellites to send and receive text messages from low Earth orbit, using T-Mobile's network for the first time. The company aims to build a space-based cellular broadband network, allowing mobile network operators to offer connectivity in areas with poor terrestrial signal coverage. The satellites utilize custom silicon, phased array antennas, and advanced software algorithms to provide standard LTE service to cell phones on the ground. SpaceX plans to expand its services to include voice and data coverage in the future.

Lawmakers are demanding answers from SpaceX over claims that Starlink is being used in Russia

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Lawmakers are demanding answers from SpaceX over claims that Starlink is being used in Russia

House Democrats have initiated an investigation into SpaceX, the company owned by Elon Musk, over allegations that its satellite internet system, Starlink, is being used in Russia. Lawmakers Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin have demanded transparency from SpaceX regarding any potential purchases or usage of Starlink in Russia. The congressmen cited Ukraine's claims of "systemic" use of Starlink terminals in Russia and expressed concerns about potential violations of US sanctions and export controls. Elon Musk has denied that Russians are using Starlink, while Ukraine has claimed it is working with SpaceX to prevent Russian usage of the technology.

SpaceX President meets Scindia after Starlink's India licence nod

YourStory

YourStory · 1m ago

SpaceX President meets Scindia after Starlink's India licence nod

Earlier this month, Starlink, part of Elon Musk's SpaceX, received a license to provide satellite internet services in India, moving closer to commercial operations. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell met with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to explore collaboration opportunities in satellite communications to advance India's connectivity goals. Starlink, utilizing low Earth orbit satellites, joins Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications with licenses, while Amazon's Kuiper awaits approval. Starlink also partnered with Reliance Jio and Airtel for service expansion.

Samsung invests $1.8 billion more in Vietnam for OLED manufacturing plant

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Samsung invests $1.8 billion more in Vietnam for OLED manufacturing plant

Samsung Display Co, a South Korean electronic manufacturer, plans to invest $1.8 billion in a new factory in northern Vietnam. The facility will produce OLED displays for automobiles and technology equipment. Located in Yen Phong industrial park, the factory will be situated close to an existing Samsung electronics plant. This investment will raise Samsung's total investment in Bac Ninh to $8.3 billion. Vietnam has become a popular production hub for electronics companies, and Samsung has already established multiple manufacturing plants and invested $22.4 billion in the country.

US gave Musk's SpaceX $23 mn to deploy Starlink in Ukraine: Report

Inshorts · 1y ago

US gave Musk's SpaceX $23 mn to deploy Starlink in Ukraine: Report

The US Department of Defense gave Elon Musk's SpaceX a $23 million contract to deploy its Starlink satellite internet terminals in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported citing a US official. The contract reportedly began in June last year and will end next month. SpaceX started supplying Starlink terminals to Ukraine following the invasion of Russia.

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