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Russia is launching a stratospheric balloon relay network to counter Starlink restrictions, but it has one major flaw — the wind

Russia is testing a 20-kilometer stratospheric balloon relay system after Starlink restrictions disrupted battlefield communications in Russian-controlled territories.

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'Iranians are resilient; they always find ways to speak:' How Iranians are overcoming unprecedented internet censorship

After the January 8 blackout, Iran's internet has not gotten back to normal yet — probably it never will. Yet, "Iranians are resilient; they always find ways to speak," even when the regime cracks down on VPNs.

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SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket in The Bahamas for 2nd time ever (video)

SpaceX landed a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after launching 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Trump exerting ‘unfair’ pressure on Kyiv during Geneva talks

Ukrainian president says he hopes Trump’s recent remarks are ‘just his tactics and not the decision’ as negotiators meet in Geneva. What we know on day 1,456

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine is ramping up its counteroffensive regaining territories from Russian troops

Ukraine is coming to the talks in Geneva with the significant counteroffensive momentum on the ground. Over the past several days Kyiv troops regained territories from Russian forces, wiping out weeks of Moscow gains, with the help of Elon Musk and Starlink.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Woman killed in latest Putin strikes after ‘tense’ US-backed talks in Geneva

Moscow pressures Kyiv further with more than 400 drones and missiles

The Independent UK

Double delivery: SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into orbit on launches from California and Florida

SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites launched on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, respectively.

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UAE partners with Elon Musk's Starlink to bring digital classrooms in 100 remote villages globally

The UAE has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to bring digital education to remote students globally. This initiative, launched at the World Government Summit 2026, uses satellite internet to overcome infrastructure barriers, enabling access to online learning platforms and resources. The first phase targets 100 underserved locations, aiming to bridge the…

The Times of India

Cold (space) war: why the US and the EU are still in the same boat

Ukraine and SpaceX announced they have found a way to prevent Russian armed forces from using Starlink, while Russian propagandists reacted harshly - not only toward SpaceX, but toward Palantir too. Meanwhile, communications from two European satellites were intercepted by Russian spacecraft.

Euronews

Trump administration ‘smuggled Starlink terminals into Iran’ amid brutal crackdown

It is believed the U.S. smuggled 6,000 satellites into Iran, despite it being a criminal offence to own Starlink in the country

The Independent UK

Major US airline announces Starlink Wi-Fi rollout

Southwest Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to partner with Starlink. Its current Wi-Fi doesn’t allow for reliable mid-flight movie-watching

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky rules out referendum on ‘bad deal’ as European leaders gather in Munich

Zelensky thanked the UK for a ‘new and timely air defence package’ worth £500m ahead of the conference

The Independent UK

SpaceX Falcon 9 deploys 24 Starlink satellites after California launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

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Russian crackdown on Telegram app prompts rare criticism from soldiers, pro-war bloggers and officials

Critics say restricting social media app risks harming communications between state, military units and public

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Ukraine war briefing: France to start making weapons with Kyiv

Ukraine says deal paves way for ‘large-scale joint projects’ while separately Kyiv opens exports of its locally made weaponry. What we know on day 1,448

Euronews

Is Elon Musk's SpaceX launching a Starlink smartphone?

Reports suggest that Musk's company is exploring a Starlink-branded device that could connect directly to its satellites.

The Guardian - UK

Russian military scrambles to find Starlink alternative after access blocked

Elon Musk’s SpaceX curbs illicit use of satellite internet network, which Ukraine says is already affecting operations

The Times of India

Elon Musk's Starlink entry in Pakistan delayed over data security concerns

Starlink, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is among five companies seeking approval to provide satellite-based internet services in Pakistan. However, officials say unresolved security considerations and broader geopolitical factors have slowed the clearance process. The report also cited the fallout between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as…

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SpaceX resumes Falcon 9 flights with Starlink satellite launch from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Feb. 7, 2025. The mission returned the Falcon to flight after an upper stage issue.

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20-gigawatt Chinese microwave weapon touted as ‘Starlink’s worst nightmare’ by country's media — portable 5-ton device can deliver full-minute destructive bursts

Scientists in China have developed an incredibly powerful microwave weapon capable of disrupting or damaging low-Earth orbit satellites.

Euronews

China develops compact microwave driver that could power a ‘Starlink-killer’ weapon

The compact pulse-power driver could enable high-power microwave attacks that are harder to detect and attribute than conventional anti-satellite weapons, potentially putting China ahead of the United States and Russia in the space-weapons race.

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When will SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket return to flight after 4 upper-stage issues in 19 months?

For the fourth time in the last 19 months, the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced a problem during a mission. How long will the vehicle be grounded this time?

TechRadar

Is Starlink really making a phone? Elon Musk says no, but hints at a ‘different device’ with AI powers

Elon Musk says SpaceX is not building a phone, but says a 'different device' could still be in the pipeline.

The Independent UK

China takes big step towards developing ‘Starlink killer’ weapon with compact high-power microwave

Device small enough to be mounted on trucks, aircraft, or even satellites

Radio France Internationale

France investigates four suspected of spying for China via satellite dish

French authorities have placed four people, including two Chinese nationals, under formal investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications from a base at ⁠a rental property in south-western France.

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