Project Kuiper
Amazon Will Launch First Kuiper Satellites Next Year

Amazon is nearly ready to begin deploying its Kuiper satellite internet constellation, with plans to launch the first two next year.

Microsoft Launches Azure Space - Partners With SpaceX, SES
Microsoft and Starlink Combine Cloud Computing and Anywhere Connectivity

Microsoft is expanding its focus on space, working with SpaceX to combine the power of Azure with the latter’s Starlink internet.

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FCC Denies Nearly $1 Billion in Subsidies for Starlink

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) dealt a major blow to SpaceX’s Starlink, rejecting its application for nearly $1 billion in subsidies.

ISS
Russia Plans to Leave the International Space Station After 2024

Russia appears to be planning to withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024, possibly with a view to building its own.

OneWeb Satellite
OneWeb and Eutelsat Are Merging to Take On SpaceX

OneWeb and Eutelsat have announced an agreement to combine forces in an all-stock deal.

DirecTV
DirecTV Joins SpaceX, OneWeb in Objecting to Dish Network’s 5G Plans

The hits keep on coming for Dish Network’s 5G plans, with rival DirecTV contacting the FCC with concerns about the impact on satellite TV.

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OneWeb Throws Its Weight Behind SpaceX in Dish Network Dispute

SpaceX received some help from satellite internet competitor OneWeb, with the latter sending its own study to the FCC in support of SpaceX.

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Nearly 100,000 Starlink Users Petition FCC to Block Dish’s 12GHz 5G

Starlink’s objections to Dish Network’s 5G plans have received a major boost, with nearly 100,000 users petitioning the FCC in support of Starlink.

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SpaceX Says Dish Network’s 5G Aspirations Could Render Starlink Internet ‘Unusable’

SpaceX has published an analysis raising alarms over Dish Network’s 5G network rollout, saying it will severely impact its own Starlink internet service.

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Starlink IPO Still a Few Years Away

Investors and employees hoping for a Starlink IPO will have to wait a while longer, with Elon Musk saying it’s still several years away.