Everything we know about Elon Musk's Starlink satellites and future internet plans

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  • Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its first batch of Starlink satellites several years ago.
  • Musk said he plans to eventually create a constellation of up to 42,000 satellites.
  • The internet service is ideal for remote sites and played a role in Ukraine's early efforts against Russia.

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New side hustle alert? People are renting out Starlink satellite-internet dishes on Facebook Marketplace for around $30 per day

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SpaceX Starlink terminal in Odesa Ukraine
People are renting out Starlink terminals on Facebook Marketplace.

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Elon Musk refused Ukraine's request for Starlink that would help it attack Russian ships with exploding sea drones, report says

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Elon Musk at the Viva Technology conference in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.

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Starlink has become the 'blood' of Ukraine's communication infrastructure, but officials are reportedly growing concerned about relying on Elon Musk's tech

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People gather around a table with an internet router to use their smartphones.
Residents of Kherson, Ukraine gather to use Starlink internet in November 2022.

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SpaceX 'flame deflector' system for Starship launches may breach environmental regulations, report says

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SpaceX used its "flame deflector" system in a test on Friday.

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Amazon Funds $120 Million Facility for Satellite Megaconstellation Project in Florida

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Amazon is building a facility in Florida for Project Kuiper, which aims to launch a projected 3,236 satellites into Earth’s low orbit. The company will build the $120 million facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) at Kennedy Space Center.

What do we have to lose if Starlink satellites and others like them take over the night sky? Studying dark matter, observing distant galaxies, and finding signs of extraterrestrial intelligence.

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18 April 2020, Brandenburg, Sieversdorf: Two "Starlink" satellites can be seen as stripes of light in the night sky (shot with an exposure time of 15 seconds).

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Satellites Are Lagging Years Behind on Cybersecurity

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Space companies and telecommunication providers are racing to litter the Earth’s skies with tens of thousands of new twinkling satellites capable of completing a vast variety of tasks, from research and internet communication to military espionage. Up until now, the security practices of these hefty floating…

SpaceX Valuation Hits $140 Billion Following Recent Share Sale

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SpaceX’s worth is nearing $150 billion after signing a share sale agreement with new and existing investors this week.

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Starlink is key to Ukrainian operations, but the Russians 'will find you' if you use it too long, soldier says

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“Psycho”, 22 from the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade disconnects their Starlink on the front line at Orthodox Christmas, during a ceasefire announced by Russia over the Orthodox Christmas period, from the frontline region of Kreminna, Ukraine, January 6, 2023.
“Psycho”, 22 from the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade disconnects their Starlink on the front line at Orthodox Christmas, during a ceasefire announced by Russia over the Orthodox Christmas
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