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(FILES) Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his trip to India, discussing topics like Tesla, Starlink and more. (AFP) News 

Elon Musk’s visit to India to discuss Starlink approvals, Tesla factories, and other topics

Adriana Marais, ,

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is planning a visit to India as his companies look to expand into the country, which is the world’s most populous nation. Tesla, his electric car company, is reportedly exploring potential factory sites in India as sales in the United States decline. Another Musk-owned company, satellite internet operator Starlink, is receiving preliminary approvals to operate in India, a government source told AFP. Also on the “free speech” agenda of what is likely to be a free speech absolutist is the large number of content removal orders…

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Elon Musk has come to the rescue of people in Gaza where the internet blackout has made it hard for them to connect with the world. News 

Starlink to Ensure Internet Access in Gaza Despite Blackout

Jim Hendler,

In the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, Gaza City recently faced an internet blackout, meaning millions of people were unable to use social media or even share their situation with the world. However, Elon Musk comes to the rescue by assuring the people of the region that his Starlink satellite network is working to help internationally recognized organizations providing aid in Gaza. Musk responded on X, formerly Twitter, to a question from US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. So what is Starlink, how does it work, and how can satellites deliver…

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Musk Starlink to provide communication links in Gaza. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (REUTERS) News 

Elon Musk Announces Starlink Will Provide Connectivity to Aid Organizations in Gaza

Adriana Marais

Elon Musk announced over the weekend that SpaceX’s Starlink will provide communication assistance to Gaza through partnerships with “internationally recognized aid organizations.” In response, Israel’s communication minister expressed opposition, stating that Israel would oppose this initiative. Musk said in a post on the social media platform X that it was not clear who has the authority for ground connections in Gaza, but we do know that “no terminal has requested a connection in that area.” A phone and internet blackout isolated people in the Gaza Strip from the world and…

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Billionaire Elon Musk said on October 28, 2023, that his Starlink satellite internet provider service would support internet access for "internationally recognised aid organisations in Gaza," which have faced a telecommunications blackout since October 27. (AFP) News 

Elon Musk Announces Starlink Internet Access for Gaza Organizations

Adriana Marais,

Elon Musk, the billionaire, announced on Saturday that his Starlink satellite service would provide internet access to “internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza.” These organizations have been experiencing a telecommunications blackout since Friday. Starlink is a network of satellites in low Earth orbit that can provide internet to remote locations or areas where normal communication infrastructure is disabled. Musk, who owns Starlink operator SpaceX, was responding to a post by Democratic US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in which she called the communication breakdown in Gaza “unacceptable”. “Starlink supports connections to internationally…

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Starlink is going to be the satellite provider while SpaceX does the heavy lifting for the company and make the service available. Space 

SpaceX to Enable Satellite Internet Access on Mobile Devices by 2024

Adriana Marais,

SpaceX’s satellite-phone-internet service will be available to consumers next year. The company wants to bring its online services to regular smartphones, making it attractive to consumers from every corner. The space company plans to send as many satellites into space as possible by next year to make the service work. SpaceX has offered a satellite internet service with plans to offer 2 Mbps LTE internet speeds on mobile devices by 2025. SpaceX can also keep its promise if it succeeds in getting the satellites ready to operate and provide services…

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Hapag-Lloyd AG, the biggest container shipping line based in Germany, said Thursday it will install SpaceX’s Starlink service aboard the ships it owns. (AFP) News 

Starlink Internet Service Connects Container Ships to the Web

Adarsh V.K,

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service is expanding further into the high seas, which have long been recognized as one of the world’s oldest and largest economic frontiers. Hapag-Lloyd AG, Germany’s largest container shipping company, announced Thursday that it will install SpaceX’s Starlink service on ships it owns and operates after a four-ship pilot program proved successful. Charters will not receive service under the current plan. According to Alphaliner’s data, 122 of Hapag-Lloyd’s 259 ships are owned by the company. For crews spending months at sea, a reliable ship connection is…

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Elon Musk’s Starlink, which currently covers 32 countries, could be available in India soon. (REUTERS) News 

Starlink by Elon Musk Set to Offer Satellite Broadband in India

Adriana Marais,

India may finally experience the advantages of Elon Musk’s Starlink after a long wait. The satellite network, led by the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has successfully brought internet access to even the most isolated regions globally. It has proven particularly beneficial in providing wireless internet connectivity to remote areas, conflict zones, and disaster-stricken locations. Although Starlink is currently accessible in approximately 32 countries, users in India have been unable to access its services, despite ongoing discussions between Musk and the Indian government. Now, if the latest report is to…

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Project Kuiper is slated to start customer broadband pilots in 2024. News 

Amazon Establishes Florida Facility to Compete with Starlink

Adriana Marais,

Amazon’s Project Kuiper, a competitor to Starlink, is making progress towards its launch. The company revealed that it is currently building a satellite-processing facility worth $120 million at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Amazon intends to send its initial satellites into space “in the coming months” and commence customer trials in the following year. Like Elon Musk’s Starlink, Project Kuiper aims to provide fast and affordable satellite broadband to areas “unserved or underserved by traditional internet and communications options.” (It’s an Amazon initiative, but should have a nice relationship with…

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Since its launch in 2019, SpaceX Starlink satellites have made more than 50000 collision avoidance moves to avoid hitting other objects. (AP) Space 

SpaceX Starlink Satellites Encounter Alarming Danger in Orbit

Adarsh V.K, ,

The low Earth orbit is increasingly becoming a hazardous environment as it becomes overcrowded. Currently, there are 4,411 SpaceX Starlink satellites operating in this region, with CEO Elon Musk intending to launch even more in the coming time. Consequently, these lower orbits are experiencing a significant rise in congestion. A recent report reveals that Starlink satellites had to perform over 25,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers within a span of six months to prevent collisions with other objects in space. On average, this amounts to approximately 137 maneuvers per day. According to a…

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Starlink is lobbying India to not auction the spectrum but just assign licences in line with a global trend. (PTI) News 

Starlink vs. Jio: The Struggle for Satellite Broadband in India

Adarsh V.K, , ,

Elon Musk is keen on introducing his Starlink satellite internet service in India, however, he is encountering significant opposition from Mukesh Ambani, the wealthiest person in Asia, who operates the Indian telecommunications behemoth Reliance Jio. After a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US on Tuesday, Musk said he was interested in launching Starlink in India, which “could be incredibly useful” in remote villages without internet or high-speed services. He didn’t talk about how Starlink conflicts with Ambani’s reliance on sharing government satellite broadband spectrum, setting the…

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The Starlink constellation consists of thousands of small satellites, each weighing approximately 260 kilograms (570 pounds) News 

Starlink Internet Service by Elon Musk May Soon be Available in India

Adriana Marais,

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, announced his intention to introduce Starlink, the satellite internet service, to India after his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US. Starlink is currently available in more than 56 countries. Starlink is the world’s first constellation of satellites that uses low Earth orbit to provide broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calling and more. “Hopefully, we’re looking forward to bringing Starlink to India as well. Starlink Internet, which I think can be incredibly useful for remote or rural…

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