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Elon Musk’s Starlink network hit with worldwide internet outage

Some countries and governments, such as Ukraine’s army, rely on Starlink for internet access

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Ukraine more dependent on Musk with Kyivstar-Starlink, experts say

Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, started testing a service that would deliver internet from satellites to cellphones.

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Ukraine to offer mobile internet via satellite in European first

Kyivstar says it will offer internet connectivity from satellites directly to people’s phones by mid-2026 after striking a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Business

Virgin Atlantic signs Wi-Fi deal with Starlink in a double UK first

Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to offer streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers in a new deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

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Space

Amazon launches first batch of internet satellites to rival SpaceX

Monday's launch, which carried around 27 satellites from an Atlas V rocket, follows two experimental satellites launched in 2023 as part of Amazon's 'Project Kuiper' internet satellites.

Europe News

Battleground: Big Tech — Where US tariffs and EU trade collide

The EU has a 90-day breathing space to negotiate while a blanket 10% US tariff rate continues to apply. The bloc is hoping for the best, while preparing for the worst - with targeting of US Big Tech among its options. How feasibly could Europe smite the tech it relies on?

Space

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit

Starlink is a satellite internet project developed by billionaire Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX. Its goal is to provide high-speed internet access to users around the world.

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Eutelsat working to increase satellite service in Ukraine

European authorities are working with Eutelsat, a French satellite operator, to deploy more satellites in Ukraine.

Space

SpaceX catches Starship rocket with 'chopsticks' in fifth test flight

The rocket booster was caught by giant arms at the end of the successful fifth flight test of SpaceX's latest craft.

Space

Starlink satellites are 'blinding' scientists looking out into space

As the number of satellites around the Earth increases, so does the risk of radio interference, a rising concern for researchers, according to a new study.

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Brazil judge takes €3m from X and Starlink accounts to pay fines

In an ongoing dispute between tech mogul Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, authorities withdrew money from their company accounts to pay fines.

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Musk's Starlink U-turns, says it will comply with Brazil's X order

Starlink has been in Brazil’s crosshairs since the blocking of Musk's social media company X.

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Elon Musk predicts human intelligence 'will be 1%' when AI takes over

Elon Musk gave his thoughts on AI's impact, space exploration, and Starlink during the 27th annual Global Conference organised by the Milken Insitute.

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Euroviews. Do we have a plan on how to deal with subsea cables sabotage?

Governments around the world must look beyond land and sea to preserve the internet connectivity on which we all depend. Undersea internet cables are at risk. That puts internet access for everyone in Europe and beyond at risk, Jeff Huggins writes.

Ukraine

Backlash after Musk says he can no longer fund Ukraine Starlink

SpaceX's founder said he will stop funding Starlink satellites in Ukraine, which are vital for communication in the war-torn country.

Mobility

SpaceX Starship booster rocket bursts into flames during ground test

The incident deals a likely setback to Musk's aim of launching Starship to orbit this year.

Mobility

SpaceX's Starlink signs first deal for in-flight WiFi using satellites

The first Starlink-connected plane is due to take flight by the end of the year with around 100 aircraft to be fitted with SpaceX's terminals.

Mobility

Amazon lines up launch plans for its satellite broadband project

The e-commerce giant will launch over 3,000 satellites with rocket operators including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.