Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest
The Space Force is leveraging commercial competition for the next phase of its PTS program.
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Starlink satellite internet service is down everywhere
Since around 3:30PM ET on Thursday, Starlink users have reported they can’t connect to SpaceX’s satellite internet service. The Starlink website first confirmed the issue with a banner message saying “Starlink is currently experiencing a service outage. Our team is investigating.” On X, Starlink posted a more detailed message at 4:05PM ET, saying “Starlink is […]
A troubled SPAC plans to buy iRocket for $400M but it already returned most of its cash
iRocket is aiming to hit the public markets but the SPAC vehicle doesn’t have much cash left.
Starlink-powered ‘T-Satellite’ service is now live on T-Mobile
T-Mobile’s satellite service is now available to people across the US — and not just T-Mobile customers. On Wednesday, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert announced that the Starlink-powered service is officially out of beta, though it only supports text messaging and location-sharing for now. The new satellite coverage option is called “T-Satellite,” and it’s currently available […]
Rocket Lab’s first hurdle to flying its new rocket is getting it to the pad
Rocket Lab is asking regulators to approve a temporary method to transport hardware to its new spaceport.
Don’t miss your chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is just around the corner, and with more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders heading to Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27 to 29, the Expo Hall is where connections get made and business gets done. If you’ve been thinking about showcasing your company, consider this your nudge — exhibitor […]
SpaceX worker injury rates at Starbase outpace industry rivals
SpaceX has been moving at a breakneck pace, and rapid progress comes at a cost. Worker injury rates at its Starbase facility are almost 6x higher than the average, data reveals.
Amazon’s Kuiper satellites to get boost from rival SpaceX
Amazon is looking to its main competitor to get its next batch of Kuiper satellites to orbit.
Auriga Space raises $6M to shoot rockets off an electromagnetic launch track
Auriga Space wants to reimagine launch by using electromagnetic forces.
Texas governor says his emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate or embarrassing’ to release
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is refusing to release months’ worth of emails sent to Elon Musk and his companies under public records laws, according to a joint report from ProPublica, The Texas Newsroom, and The Texas Tribune. After initially agreeing to an information request, the governor’s office argued that the emails are covered by a […]