Starlink
Muon Space partners with SpaceX for Starlink satellite connectivity
Muon Space, a California-based startup, announced a partnership with SpaceX to equip its satellites with Starlink terminals, enabling continuous high-speed data links in low-Earth orbit. This marks the first commercial use of Starlink for in-flight connectivity beyond SpaceX itself. The integration aims to drastically reduce data latency for missions like wildfire detection.
SpaceX launches 10,000th Starlink satellite milestone
SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on Sunday by launching its 10,000th Starlink satellite during a Falcon 9 mission from California. The company deployed 28 satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, bringing the total to 10,006 spacecraft in low-Earth orbit. This comes amid rapid expansion of the broadband network, which now serves over 7 million subscribers worldwide.