Neowin News Feed for: Starlink

American Airlines will bring Starlink Wi-Fi to more than 500 aircraft starting in 2027

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:52:01 +0000

American Airlines has announced a major upgrade to its inflight connectivity by partnering with SpaceX to install Starlink Wi-Fi across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft. Read more...

Starlink high-speed internet coming to all Lufthansa, Eurowings, Discover, Brussels airlines

Paul Hill — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:14:02 +0000

The airline group is teaming up with SpaceX to equip 850 aircraft with high-speed broadband, offering free connectivity for many passengers by 2026. Read more...

Free Starlink internet arriving in Venezuela following capture of Nicolás Maduro

Paul Hill — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:16:01 +0000

SpaceX provides free Starlink to Venezuela for some time to support a peaceful transition after the capture of long-time leader Nicolás Maduro. Read more...

Starlink reveals why it's lowering thousands of satellites in 2026

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:34:01 +0000

Starlink announced that it will lower thousands of satellites orbiting the Earth over the course of 2026. Read more...

Elon Musk's Starlink loses all links as it goes down with a global outage

Sayan Sen — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:22:26 +0000

Starlink services are currently down and out, as users worldwide are reporting they are unable to access such services as a result of a possible global outage. Read more...

These airlines offer the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi

Usama Jawad — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:08:01 +0000

Ookla, the creator of Speedtest.net, has shared its findings regarding the in-flight Wi-Fi experiences offered by various airlines. Some of the results may surprise you. Read more...

Apple once wanted to launch a Starlink-like internet service for iPhones and homes

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 28 May 2025 02:36:01 +0000

Long before Starlink could launch its first satellites, Apple had a plan to offer a satellite-based internet service to both iPhones and homes. Read more...

Starlink internet inches closer to India as it gets Jio as new partner after Airtel

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:38:01 +0000

Hopes for Starlink's India launch are high, as it is teaming up with another telecom partner for its satellite internet service. Read more...

SpaceX inks new deal with Airtel to bring Starlink internet to India

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:16:02 +0000

Starlink Internet is making its way to India as part of a new partnership with telecom giant Airtel. Read more...

United Airlines installs Starlink on the first of many planes

Paul Hill — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:06:01 +0000

United Airlines says it has installed Starlink on its first regional plane. From May, it will outfit 40+ regional planes per month, through to the end of the year. Read more...

T-Mobile Starlink beta program kicks off, AT&T and Verizon users can also try it for free

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:18:01 +0000

T-Mobile, in collaboration with Starlink, has launched its satellite connectivity beta program. AT&T and Verizon users can also try the service without switching carriers. Read more...

Quiet week of Starlink launches set for the coming days - TWIRL #200

Paul Hill — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:24:01 +0000

We have a quiet week for the 200th edition of This Week in Rocket Launches. We are expecting that there will be three Falcon 9 missions carrying Starlink satellites. Read more...

Pixel 9 series owners can also join T-Mobile's Starlink satellite messaging service

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:36:01 +0000

Along with Samsung and iPhone users, Google Pixel 9 owners can now also join the T-Mobile Starlink beta to enjoy satellite texting. Read more...

After an extraordinary week in rocket launches, this week brings normalcy — TWIRL #197

Paul Hill — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:50:01 +0000

After an exciting week of rocket launches last week, we return to normalcy with lots of Starlink missions from SpaceX. Be sure to check the recap for several notable launches. Read more...

Blue Origin prepares (again) for historic launch of New Glenn - TWIRL #196

Paul Hill — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:54:01 +0000

Blue Origin is preparing again for its historic first launch of its New Glenn rocket. SpaceX will also launch Starship. Read more...

United Airlines to bring free Starlink access to planes from spring

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:30:02 +0000

United Airlines has said that the first plane, an Embraer E-175, will provide free Starlink access for loyalty scheme members, which is also free. Read more...

Blue Origin's New Glenn set for historic debut on Wednesday - TWIRL #195

Paul Hill — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 10:52:02 +0000

This week in rocket launches we have a busy schedule, including the first-ever launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn and the seventh launch of SpaceX's Starship. Read more...

SpaceX's 7th test test flight program will test payload deployment for the first time ever

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:42:01 +0000

Musk's SpaceX is prepping for its 7th test flight program which is expected to test payload deployment for the first time, carrying 10 mock Starlink satellites. Read more...

Good news for T-Mobile Samsung users: 'Satellite networks' now appears in settings

David Uzondu — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:34:01 +0000

Samsung users on T-Mobile notice a 'Satellite networks' option, paving the way for satellite texting support. Read more...

Europe begin working on a domestic rival to Elon Musk's Starlink

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:04:01 +0000

The European Union has signed a €10.6 billion contract with a consortium to develop a domestic rival to Elon Musk's Starlink by 2030. Read more...

SpaceX set for two missions while Space One to launch KAIROS for second time - TWIRL #191

Paul Hill — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:20:01 +0000

This week we will see two launches from SpaceX launching various satellites into orbit using the Falcon 9. Space One will also do the second launch of its KAIROS rocket. Read more...

Europe and India prep for Sun corona observation PROBA 3 mission - TWIRL #190

Paul Hill — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:16:01 +0000

ESA and ISRO are getting ready to launch the PROBA 3 mission this week which will see two satellites flying in formation to observe the corona around the Sun. Read more...

China set to launch cargo mission to its space station - TWIRL #188

Paul Hill — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:14:02 +0000

We have several rocket launches coming up this week but the most notable one will see China launch a cargo spacecraft to its space station. Read more...

SpaceX to send cargo to the International Space Station - TWIRL #187

Paul Hill — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:14:01 +0000

We have a lot of missions coming up this week, but perhaps the most interesting will be SpaceX launching cargo to the ISS to restock astronauts living there. Read more...

Government dilemma: Musk has been in secret talks with Putin, raising security concerns

Martin Hodás — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:06:01 +0000

Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022. It appears to be a closely held secret in government, a new WSJ report claims. Read more...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to launch Japan defense satellite - TWIRL #186

Paul Hill — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:34:01 +0000

One of the space missions this week will see Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launch the Kirameki 3 satellite for Japan's Ministry of Defense. Read more...

SpaceX to launch Starship's fifth test flight on Sunday in Texas - TWIRL #185

Paul Hill — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:34:01 +0000

SpaceX's Starship IFT-5 mission will attempt a controlled re-entry and landing in the Indian Ocean. The excitement builds as the launch window opens this Sunday. Read more...

SpaceX to launch Europa Clipper on Falcon Heavy for mission to Jupiter - TWIRL #184

Paul Hill — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:34:01 +0000

The Europa Clipper mission aims to uncover life's potential on Jupiter's moon. It will perform multiple gravity assists to reach Jupiter by 2030. Read more...

Vulcan rocket's second test flight on schedule for 12:00 UTC this Friday - TWIRL #183

Paul Hill — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 08:42:01 +0000

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket will undertake its second flight this Friday, featuring a mass simulator, experiments, and a double-engine Centaur upper stage. Read more...

T-Mobile and Starlink successfully tested wireless emergency alert (WEA) via satellite

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:08:02 +0000

Thanks to Starlink's satellites, T-Mobile users will soon receive emergency alerts on their phones even without cell service. Read more...

Polaris Dawn successfully launched on a historic mission featuring the first civilian EVA

Martin Hodás — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:28:02 +0000

SpaceX launched a record-breaking civilian mission that takes the crew higher than anyone else since the Apollo era. Read more...

Starlink complies with court order and blocks X in Brazil

Paul Hill — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:52:03 +0000

Starlink has reversed its decision not to block X in Brazil following a court order. It's not clear why it is now blocking the website, but it could be legal advice it got. Read more...

SpaceX crew prepares to go to space after delay - TWIRL #179

Paul Hill — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:58:02 +0000

We have several missions This Week in Rocket Launches but the most interesting will be the launch of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission. Read more...

SpaceX to perform first commercial spacewalk - TWIRL #178

Paul Hill — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:16:01 +0000

We have plenty of missions in This Week in Rocket Launches. The most interesting will be a crewed mission to orbit, where the first commercial spacewalk will take place, as well as the highest orbit. Read more...

SpaceX gears up for busy week with multiple Starlink deployments - TWIRL #175

Paul Hill — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:34:01 +0000

We're finally back to normal This Week in Rocket Launches with a full launch schedule and recap segment. SpaceX will dominate the week with Falcon 9 launches carrying Starlink satellites. Read more...

Falcon 9 flew just 15 days after failed launch. SpaceX simply stripped it of faulty hardware

Martin Hodás — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:10:02 +0000

SpaceX explained the issue that led to a failed flight of the Falcon 9 rocket, obtained early permission from the FAA, and launched another batch of Starlink satellites while it works on fixes. Read more...

SpaceX to go in heavy on Starlink launches this week - TWIRL #174

Paul Hill — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:24:01 +0000

Following a very quiet week in rocket launches, SpaceX and Rocket Lab will dominate the next week. SpaceX will be starting off on Sunday with back-to-back Falcon 9 launches with Starlink sats. Read more...

Starlink teases 8Gbps internet speeds powered by its mobile gateway tech

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:56:01 +0000

SpaceX posted the latest achievement of its space-powered internet and teased 8Gbps download speeds for a mobile gateway tech. It's exploring fiber-like speeds for offshore remote locations. Read more...

SpaceX ends streak of 334 flawless flights as Falcon 9 fails. Starlink survivors to die soon

Martin Hodás — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 19:04:01 +0000

The super-reliable Falcon 9 rocket experienced a rare anomaly, breaking its near-perfect track record. Its upper stage lost the engine during the orbit insertion of SpaceX's own Starlink satellites. Read more...

Launches from China and New Zealand coming up, watch the Ariane 6 maiden flight - TWIRL #173

Paul Hill — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 14:32:01 +0000

We have three launches coming up this week, two will be from China and the other will be from New Zealand. Also, be sure to check out the recap section this week for the maiden Ariane 6 flight. Read more...