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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.

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SpaceX valuation to hit around $400 billion in share sale - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

SpaceX valuation to hit around $400 billion in share sale - The Economic Times

SpaceX is planning to conduct a fundraising round and sell insider shares, potentially valuing the company at around $400 billion. This would make it the largest-ever valuation for a privately held U.S. company, surpassing its previous record of $350 billion. The valuation is driven by factors like the growth of its Starlink satellite internet unit and milestones achieved with its Starship rocket program. SpaceX may sell new shares to investors and insider shares in a secondary offering.

Jupiter 3 satellite pushes SpaceX rival closer to Starlink internet speeds

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Jupiter 3 satellite pushes SpaceX rival closer to Starlink internet speeds

Hughes Network Systems has launched high-speed satellite internet plans with speeds up to 100 Mbps to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. The launch of its new Jupiter 3 satellite aims to provide connectivity to rural areas, although it operates at a higher altitude than Starlink. The satellite uses Ka-band frequencies and spot beams to improve coverage and reduce interference. While Hughes' future in competing with SpaceX remains uncertain, satellite internet is becoming increasingly prevalent.

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

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m 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.

Elon Musk's SpaceX explores insider share sale, valued at over $175 billion

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX explores insider share sale, valued at over $175 billion

Billionaire Elon Musk's company, SpaceX, is reportedly in talks to sell insider shares at a valuation exceeding $175 billion. The potential tender offer is anticipated to be worth between $500 million and $750 million, with a potential share price of around $95. This valuation would make SpaceX one of the top 75 companies by market capitalization globally. The company's estimated revenue for this year is expected to be around $9 billion, potentially rising to $15 billion by 2024. SpaceX is also considering an initial public offering for Starlink, its satellite-based internet service.

Olee.space raises $3 Mn in seed round

Entrackr

Entrackr · 22h ago

Olee.space raises $3 Mn in seed round

Olee.space, a laser-based communication and photonics defense system, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round from Rockstud Capital and other global investors. The fresh funds will be allocated towards scaling production, advancing its quantum-secure communication protocols, and expanding its defense tech roadmap, Olee.space said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by James Solomon and Suman Hiremath, Olee.space is a photonics and defense technology company that builds next-generation systems in Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC), quantum-encrypted networking, and directed energy weapons. Its advanced solutions include resilient systems for terrestrial, inter-satellite, and ground-to-space links, designed for low latency, maximum security, and optimized data throughput. As per the Pune-based startup, Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) uses low-powered infrared laser beams to deliver ultra-fast, secure data links across land, air, sea, and space. Olee.space’s DEW platform, which is under development for anti-drone/UAV and anti-satellite operations, is designed to deliver precision tracking, real-time targeting, and neutralization of aerial threats. “I have always been fascinated by how lasers function. Working with light gives me happiness and I am here to do as much justice to this domain as any of my able team members. What we do here is rewarding to the country, and would continue doing so,” said James Solomon, founder and CEO of Olee.

Apple-backed Globalstar signs $64 million launch pact with SpaceX

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple-backed Globalstar signs $64 million launch pact with SpaceX

Apple-backed satellite network operator Globalstar has secured satellite launches from SpaceX, with Apple reimbursing 95% of the capital expenditures, including launch costs, worth $64 million. Apple plans to use 85% of Globalstar's network capacity to provide emergency satellite connectivity for iPhones when outside cellular networks. The scheduled launches for 2025 will send at least 17 new satellites into low Earth orbit. Apple previously invested $450 million in developing infrastructure to support Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 models, improving Globalstar's satellite network and ground stations to ensure emergency services connectivity.

Starlink achieves cash flow breakeven, says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Starlink achieves cash flow breakeven, says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced that the satellite internet project, Starlink, has achieved cash flow breakeven. Musk stated that Starlink now has over 100,000 users and is focusing on expanding its coverage both internationally and intercontinentally. The project aims to provide affordable high-speed internet access to underserved areas globally.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper May Soon Join Eutelsat OneWeb, Others To Secure Satcom Licence In India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Amazon’s Project Kuiper May Soon Join Eutelsat OneWeb, Others To Secure Satcom Licence In India

Amazon is in the process of obtaining the necessary licences from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for its satellite internet service, Project Kuiper. The company has submitted all required documents, including its network diagram, to the DoT for evaluation. The DoT has not yet granted licences to Amazon or SpaceX for global mobile personal communication by satellite services (GMPCS) in India. Project Kuiper plans to launch its satellite constellation and initiate service rollout by the end of 2024.

Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown

Reuters · 1y ago

Moon lander Odysseus mission to be cut short after sideways touchdown

Intuitive Machines, the company behind the private U.S. moon lander Odysseus, announced that they expect to lose contact with the spacecraft on Tuesday morning, cutting short its mission. The decision comes after a series of testing shortcuts and human errors were revealed, including a failure of the spacecraft's laser-guided range finders. The range finders were inoperable due to the company's decision to skip a test firing of the laser system. Despite the premature end to the mission, Odysseus became the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972 and the first lunar landing by a commercially manufactured and operated space vehicle.

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.

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