Starlink

Russia says its strikes have destroyed roughly a quarter of Ukraine's internet infrastructure, including facilities used by Starlink. If confirmed, the claim would mark a significant escalation in attacks targeting Ukraine's communications networks, which are vital for both civilian life and military coordination. The extent of the damage has not been independently verified, and Ukraine has not confirmed the losses.

SpaceX has released its first-ever earnings report, showing that revenue has increased significantly while the company still fails to turn a profit. The disclosure offers a rare look at the finances of Elon Musk's space company, which has historically kept its numbers private. Observers are weighing whether the losses reflect heavy investment in Starship and Starlink or deeper structural challenges.

The Kremlin said it considers the use of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service for attacks against Russia to be "dangerous", according to Italian news agency Agenzia Nova. The statement comes amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes inside Russia and questions over whether Kyiv's forces are using Elon Musk's Starlink terminals to coordinate or guide such operations.

An astronomer is tracking the gradual orbital decay of Starlink satellites to measure density variations in the upper atmosphere, effectively turning the satellite constellation into a global 'planetary barometer'. The approach exploits how satellites sink faster when the thermosphere thickens, offering dense atmospheric data from thousands of spacecraft. Readers are debating the ingenuity of repurposing satellites many astronomers consider a nuisance for observational science.

Taliban authorities have arrested three people in Khost province, Afghanistan, over the alleged use of Starlink satellite internet terminals, according to the Kabul Tribune. The detentions highlight the Taliban's restrictions on internet access and their efforts to control unlicensed satellite communications, which bypass the country's state-controlled telecommunications infrastructure.

SpaceX heads into its earnings week with Elon Musk standing behind a claim that the company could one day reach revenue on the scale of Tesla. The projection has drawn attention given SpaceX's private status and its reliance on Starlink and launch contracts, and investors will be watching what the company reports to back up the ambitious sizing.

Starlink is rolling out gigabit download speeds to its existing customers, according to a report by Notebookcheck. The upgrade comes as the satellite internet service signals that subscription fees may rise. The move would put Starlink's top-tier speeds closer to competitive fibre offerings, though pricing changes could affect current subscribers.

SpaceX is reportedly aiming for a valuation in excess of $2 trillion as it prepares for an initial public offering, a figure that would make it one of the most valuable public listings ever. The reported target is drawing attention from investors and market watchers given the company's dominance in commercial launch and its Starlink satellite business.

SpaceX may be preparing a push into the US mobile market, building on its satellite connectivity ambitions, even as Elon Musk says the 'Star' branding across his companies has spread too far. Observers are watching whether the company will follow its Starlink internet service with a direct-to-consumer mobile offering, and how Musk squares that expansion with his branding comments.

Analysts are sharply divided on SpaceX stock, with the most bullish price target at $800 and the most bearish at $75, while shares trade near $149. The wide gap reflects deep disagreement over how to value the company's launch business against its Starlink ambitions and long-term risks.

PeakDo is teasing a new power bank designed for the Starlink Mini portable satellite dish, built around a semi-solid-state battery. Details remain scarce beyond the teaser, but the promise of semi-solid-state cell technology points to higher energy density and improved safety compared with conventional lithium-ion packs. The announcement is drawing attention from satellite internet users and gadget watchers interested in longer runtimes for off-grid Starlink Mini setups.