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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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Secret SpaceX Satellites Caught Transmitting Signals in a Restricted Frequency Band

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:27:52 +0000

An amateur satellite tracker has accidentally discovered a secret group of SpaceX satellites transmitting signals on frequencies not intended for this type of communication. According to NPR, Canadian enthusiast Scott Tilley, who tracks satellites as a hobby, noticed unusual activity in the 2025–2110 MHz band – a range where no traffic is normally expected. To […]

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SpaceX Unveils Starlink V3 Satellite Designed for Gigabit Internet Connectivity

Julia Alexandrova — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:36:46 +0000

SpaceX has released the clearest image yet of its next major Starlink upgrade, confirming that the upcoming V3 satellite will be significantly larger and longer than previous models. The image was shared during a live broadcast of Starship’s 11th test flight. It shows the V3 satellite alongside the previous Starlink 1.5 version, V2 models, and […]

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SpaceX Successfully Conducts Eleventh Test Flight of the Starship Rocket

Svitlana Anisimova — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:12:24 +0000

SpaceX has successfully launched its giant Starship rocket, marking the eleventh test flight and the second consecutive mission to achieve all planned objectives. The rocket lifted off from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas. This flight represents the final test for the current version of Starship, which will soon be replaced by an even […]

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SpaceX to Launch Four Falcon Heavy Rockets Under New U.S. National Security Program

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:18:54 +0000

New missions have been announced for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), with a total value of $1.142 billion. According to the decision, SpaceX has been awarded five launch assignments, while United Launch Alliance (ULA) received two. This marks the second year of orders (OY2) under the National Security Space […]

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