Starlink news
Starlink appears in 17 stories we have published between August 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside SpaceX, Tesla and Amazon.
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Elon Musk donates $158 million to Ken Paxton’s Senate bid as Texas ties deepen
Elon Musk has significantly expanded his political and financial influence in Texas, donating at least $158 million to support Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign and $5 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s reelection effort. These contributions coincide with Musk’s relocation of Tesla and SpaceX to Texas, legal disputes over Abbott’s communications with Musk, and Paxton’s ongoing controversies.
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Elon Musk donates $158 million to Ken Paxton’s Senate bid as Texas ties deepen
Elon Musk’s $158M donation to Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign and $5M to Governor Greg Abbott’s reelection highlight deepening political ties in Texas.
Elon Musk spends $366 million to back Republicans in 2026 US midterms as Starlink restrictions lift in Ukraine
Elon Musk has spent $366M supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 US midterms, while Starlink's military service in Ukraine returns to normal after…
Elon Musk reportedly invests $1 billion in Skydance amid documentary controversy
Elon Musk’s reported $1 billion investment in Skydance, the merged Paramount-Warner Bros.
United Airlines credits Starlink Wi-Fi for passenger shift from rivals
United Airlines reports passenger shifts from competitors due to Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, with 50% fleet coverage by Oct 2026 and full rollout by 2027.
India considers hardware security layer for satellite internet oversight
India is exploring a hardware security layer to monitor satellite internet services like Starlink, citing national security and data sovereignty concerns.
Orkut’s creator seeks revival with focus on authentic connections
Orkut Büyükkökten is attempting to revive the iconic social network Orkut, with a petition gathering over 270,000 signatures.
FNB adds crypto trading as Starlink hits capacity limits in Kenya
South Africa’s FNB adds crypto trading via VALR, Starlink halts new sign-ups in Kenya due to capacity constraints, and Airtel Money expands with a Mastercard…
Former AI Researcher Testifies as Pentagon Cuts Ties With Anthropic Over Safety Dispute
Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, testifies at a New York City AI hearing as the Pentagon halts use of Anthropic’s tools over safety guardrails.
Starlink’s six dish models compared: Which one fits your needs?
Starlink now offers six satellite dish models for residential, portable, and enterprise use. Here’s how they stack up in speed, size, durability, and cost.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon form joint venture to eliminate dead zones
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have formed a joint venture to use satellites to eliminate mobile coverage dead zones in the US. No launch timeline announced.
SpaceX’s Starship Set for First Orbital Flight: What’s at Stake
SpaceX’s Starship is set for its first orbital flight on September 28, aiming to deploy Starlink satellites and test orbital refueling. Here’s why it matters.
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time in Milestone Flight
SpaceX’s Starship achieved orbital flight during its 14th test, deploying 26 Starlink satellites and testing reusability despite an early engine shutdown.
Fire at Starlink Station in Poland Investigated as Potential Sabotage
Polish authorities are investigating a fire at a Starlink ground station near Warsaw, critical for Ukraine’s internet, as potential sabotage amid hybrid warfare concerns.
Elon Musk Documentary Trailer Drops, Allegations and Legal Threats Follow
A new four-hour documentary about Elon Musk, directed by Alex Gibney, premieres on October 9. The film alleges election interference via Starlink and has drawn legal threats.
Eutelsat OneWeb seeks urgent security clearance for India satcom launch
Eutelsat OneWeb seeks urgent security approval to launch satellite broadband in India after 18-month delay, risking satellite obsolescence.
Starlink reapplies to offer satellite internet in India after earlier rejection
Starlink has submitted a new application to offer satellite internet in India, targeting rural areas with low connectivity. Regulatory challenges persist.
Starlink Reapplying for Gen 2 Satellite Authorization in India
Starlink reapplying for Gen 2 satellite authorization in India 2026 to offer D2D connectivity. Learn about the program's impact on the Indian tech industry.