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SpaceX to Send Revolutionary Starfall Cargo Capsule into Orbit

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:11:44 +0000

In the near future, SpaceX’s orbital capsule Starfall may become a platform for deploying military cargo directly from space. The Starfall system is planned to be launched into low Earth orbit using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The private aerospace company SpaceX is initiating test activities for its Starfall cargo capsule, an orbital platform under […]

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SpaceX Dominance: Elon Musk’s Company Has Launched More Satellites into Orbit Than the Rest of the World Combined

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:58 +0000

SpaceX has reached another notable milestone that highlights its dominant position in the launch industry. Elon Musk’s company has now placed more spacecraft into orbit than the rest of the world combined. Moreover, its lead is likely to continue expanding over the coming months and years. Investor and former space industry executive Christian Keil drew […]

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Tehran threatens Elon Musk: Ukraine could save SpaceX

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:53:03 +0000

The Iranian regime has issued threats against Elon Musk’s business interests in the Middle East, stating its intention to target his space-related projects. At the same time, some analysts suggest that the founder of SpaceX could respond to the situation by cooperating with Ukrainian defense technology developers in efforts to counter Iranian drones. Against the […]

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“Rassvet” Over Russia: Or How to Catch Up with Starlink While Falling Behind

Yuri Svitlyk — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:01:35 +0000

Russia’s “competitor” to Starlink began its path to success with one of the first 16 “Rassvet” satellites already returning to its creators. Satellite No. 4 chose not to concern itself with minor details such as reaching operational orbit and concluded its mission during the launch phase instead. The remaining spacecraft are still in orbit for […]

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SpaceX Prepares Its Most Powerful Starship: New Version Passes Key Test

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:59:05 +0000

SpaceX has completed another critical milestone on the path to the debut launch of its upgraded Starship heavy-lift rocket. The mission is currently scheduled for the first half or mid-May. This flight will be the twelfth within the broader Starship test program, but it will mark the first orbital attempt for the Version 3 configuration. […]

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Mysterious Anomaly in Orbit: SpaceX Loses One Starlink Satellite

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:22:07 +0000

SpaceX reported a loss of contact with the Starlink 34343 satellite following an unspecified anomaly that occurred while it was in orbit. At the time of the incident, the spacecraft was operating at an altitude of approximately 560 km above Earth. Given this relatively low orbital altitude, the company’s assessment indicates that any resulting debris […]

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All About Starship V3: Technological Platform for the Next Spaceflight Era

Yuri Svitlyk — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:39:54 +0000

The first flight of Starship V3, featuring the new Raptor V3 engines, could take place as early as March. We took a closer look at the available details. It has been reported that SpaceX is planning another major milestone in its Starship program for early March. Elon Musk shared an update on the X platform, […]

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Starlink on Russian Drones: Defense Ministry and SpaceX Work to Address the Issue

Svitlana Anisimova — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:23:03 +0000

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, together with SpaceX, is already working to address the issue of Russian drones using Starlink satellite communications. Immediately after reports emerged of Russian drones with Starlink access being detected over Ukrainian cities, the Ministry’s team contacted SpaceX directly within hours, proposing specific measures to resolve the problem and block […]

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Qatar Airways Becomes the First Airline to Equip Its Boeing Aircraft with Starlink

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:53:06 +0000

Qatar Airways has become the first airline in the world to equip a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with the Starlink satellite internet system. At the same time, the carrier has completed the installation across its entire Airbus A350 fleet in just eight months. As of now, Qatar Airways operates three Dreamliner aircraft with high-speed Wi-Fi, bringing […]

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NATO intelligence warns that Russia is exploring the possibility of attacks on Starlink satellites

Svitlana Anisimova — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:13:45 +0000

Intelligence agencies from two NATO countries warn that Russia may be working on a new type of weapon aimed at targeting the Starlink satellite constellation by creating clouds of small debris in low Earth orbit. Materials reviewed by Associated Press journalists on condition of source anonymity describe a so-called “area-effect” system intended to weaken Western […]

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