American Airlines has signed a contract with SpaceX to equip more than 500 narrowbody aircraft with Starlink satellite internet service. The rollout is scheduled to begin in 2027.
The airline announced the agreement on Tuesday. It covers the carrier's Airbus fleet and will allow passengers to access high-speed Wi-Fi on those planes starting early next year. American said it has no plans to switch providers on its widebody aircraft, which currently use Viasat and Panasonic systems.
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Tesla has confirmed that its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi will include built-in Starlink V5 satellite connectivity. The announcement appeared in social media posts and a new display at the company's Santana Row showroom in San Jose.
The US Federal Communications Commission has ruled in favor of SpaceX, promising faster speeds, lower costs, and greater reliability for Starlink and other satellite services. The decision provides a sevenfold capacity boost for satellite internet providers.
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SpaceX launched its 13th Starship test flight from South Texas on July 24 after weather and engine delays. The vehicle carried 20 next-generation V3 Starlink satellites on its first payload mission.
SpaceX plans to launch its initial public offering on the Nasdaq on Friday, with shares priced at $135 each. The offering is expected to raise $75 billion and value the company at about $1.75 trillion.
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SpaceX sent a demonstration capsule for its secretive Starfall system into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch marks an early test of technology intended to return cargo manufactured in space.