Amazon to buy Globalstar for $11.57B in bid to flesh out its satellite biz

Amazon on Tuesday agreed to buy satellite company Globalstar, known for powering Apple’s “Emergency SOS” feature, for $11.57 billion in cash.

US Mobile’s upcoming hybrid plan aims to make satellite connectivity surprisingly affordable

US Mobile is set to launch a hybrid plan that pairs traditional cell service with Starlink satellite internet at a surprisingly affordable price.

A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters

Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry.

SpaceX may be exploring a Starlink phone, though Elon Musk says otherwise

SpaceX is reportedly exploring a mobile device that would tap directly into its Starlink satellite network, but Elon Musk has denied the plans.
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Scientists Warn Growing Satellite Constellations Could Trigger Orbital Collapse

A new study warns that crowded internet satellite constellations like Starlink may push low Earth orbit toward a collision cascade, threatening global communication and navigation systems.
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SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites

The Federal Communications Commission has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second generation Starlink satellites.

Here’s how Tesla could bring satellite internet to your car

Tesla has patented a polymer-based vehicle roof that supports satellite communication, hinting at built-in Starlink internet for future models and autonomous fleets.
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