SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites to expand global internet coverage | – The Times of India

In the early hours of June 28, after a day of severe weather warnings and storm activity across Central Florida, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch, which occurred at 12:26 a.m. from Launch Complex 40, followed hours of anticipation as meteorologists issued…

Chinese satellite reportedly beats Starlink by transferring data 5x faster using a tiny laser | – The Times of India

In a pioneering advance for satellite communications, Chinese scientists have stunned the global space community by transmitting data from a staggering altitude of 36,000 kilometres using a laser no more powerful than a nightlight. This 2-watt laser, part of a cutting-edge satellite experiment, achieved an extraordinary 1 Gbps data rate, outperforming Starlink’s network by fivefold….

Starlink cleared for India operations, still faces security checks before launch

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Saudi-US Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025 — Reuters Elon Musk’s Starlink received a licence to launch commercial operations in India from the telecoms ministry, two sources told Reuters on Friday, clearing a major hurdle for the satellite provider, which must also show it meets security…

Elon Musk’s Starlink faced Tim Cook’s rejection; now it delivers internet directly to iPhones | – The Times of India

In a dramatic turn of events, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service, once firmly rejected by Apple, has now become an unexpected ally for the tech giant’s iPhones. Back in 2022, Musk reportedly offered Apple a $5 billion deal to integrate Starlink into their devices, a proposal CEO Tim Cook declined. Years later, Apple users are…