Tag: Starlink
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Ryanair Signals Openness to Starlink WiFi on Planes Amid Musk Feud
Ryanair Keeps an Open Mind on In-Flight Connectivity Ryanair, the larger low-cost carrier in Europe, has signaled that it would be open to adopting Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet for its fleets in the future. The move comes as the airline navigates industry-wide demand for better onboard connectivity and as tensions between the tech mogul…
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Ryanair eyes Starlink wifi on planes amid Musk feud
Ryanair signals openness to Starlink on future flights Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, has signaled it would consider Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service for in-flight connectivity in the future. The comment from the airline’s finance chief comes at a time when the relationship between Starlink and several aviation players is under scrutiny, not least…
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Ryanair weighs Starlink WiFi on planes amid Musk feud
Ryanair hints at Starlink as future in-flight WiFi option Ryanair has signaled it would consider Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service for its fleet in the future, as the Irish airline weighs how best to connect passengers mid-flight. Speaking about potential technology partners, the company’s finance chief indicated the carrier would evaluate “whoever is the…
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Starlink to Move Thousands of Satellites for Space Safety
Introduction: A proactive step for crowded orbits In response to a mishap involving one Starlink satellite and a near miss with several others, SpaceX announces that it will lower thousands of its broadband satellites to a safer, more sustainable altitude. The decision highlights how rapidly Earth’s orbital environment is becoming crowded and dangerous, even for…
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Starlink to Reposition Thousands of Satellites for Space Safety
Starlink’s Bold Move for Space Safety In a move underscoring how crowded and potentially hazardous Earth orbit has become, Starlink says it will actively reposition thousands of its internet satellites. The plan aims to improve space safety in the wake of a spacecraft mishap and several near-collision scenarios that highlighted the rising risks of satellite…
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Starlink Moves Thousands of Satellites to Boost Space Safety
Introduction: A Bold Step for Space Safety Starlink, the satellite internet venture from SpaceX, announced a sweeping operational change: the company will lower thousands of its satellites to safer, lower orbits. This move follows a recent mishap involving a Starlink satellite and a near collision with others in the crowded near-Earth environment. The decision underscores…
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SpaceX Sets a Stunning Record: 167 Orbital Flights in 2025 Redefines Rocket Launch History
The Year of Launches: SpaceX Rewrites the Record Books Every year seems to bring another milestone for SpaceX, but 2025 stands out even in a company known for breaking barriers. The aerospace giant has achieved an astonishing 167 orbital flights in a single calendar year, edging past earlier records and demonstrating a cadence of launches…
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Starlink Import Ban in Uganda Amid Election Fears
Uganda Imposes Immediate Starlink Import Restrictions Uganda has announced an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices. The move, reported in an internal memorandum circulated to government agencies, underscores growing concerns about how online access could shape political processes around elections. While the government has…
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Uganda’s Starlink Import Ban Raises Election Tech Fears and Internet Access Questions
Overview: A New hurdle for Uganda’s internet landscape Uganda has imposed an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices. The decision, revealed in an internal government memorandum and reported by international outlets, comes amid heightened concerns about election-related internet access and information control. As voters…
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Uganda’s Starlink Import Ban Raises Election Internet Fears
Overview of the Restriction Uganda has ordered an immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices. The directive, circulated as an internal memorandum and reported by international outlets, signals a broader government worry about how satellite-linked internet could influence the political process. While the government has…