Starship could create more debris than an anti-satellite test if it explodes in orbit
As Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, gears up for an attempt to finally reach Earth’s…
China’s military mouthpiece PLA Daily cites SpaceX role in warning of satellite arms race
China’s official military newspaper has warned of an arms race over low-Earth satellites, citing developments such as SpaceX’s…
Why SpaceX may not be a model for Chinese companies to copy
The company raised US$75 billion when it went public on Friday and made its chief executive Elon Musk…
Chinese banks join the space race with satellite launches and rocket backing
Banks do not usually build space assets, but in China, lenders are increasingly leasing satellites, funding rocket firms…
China applies to put 200,000 satellites in space after calling Starlink a crash risk
Chinese firms have signalled plans to launch more than 200,000 internet satellites, filing submissions with a UN agency…
SpaceX’s Starshield satellites are reportedly transmitting signals on unauthorized frequencies
SpaceX may be violating international telecommunication standards by allowing its Starshield satellites to transmit to Earth on frequencies…
Cloudflare & UNICEF Giga join forces to improve school internet
Cloudflare has announced a partnership with UNICEF’s Giga project to support the measurement and improvement of internet connectivity…