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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…

The Times of India

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.

Space

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.

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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.

Euronews

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?

Space

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.

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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

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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.

Radio France Internationale

Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX mega-merger could be his biggest business risk so far

THE NEW SPACE RACE: The entrepreneur wants to take AI off-planet, but investors sometimes have more earthly requirements, writes Karl Matchett

The Independent UK

Elon Musk vows to put a million satellites in orbit to create huge AI data centers

‘Space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale,’ Musk wrote on SpaceX’s website Monday

The Independent UK

SpaceX hits €1.06tn after xAI merger as Musk consolidates empire

A €1.06tn valuation for the combined SpaceX-xAI business narrows the gap with Tesla, as Musk leans harder into AI and space while Tesla fights slowing growth and a shrinking subsidy backdrop.

Euronews

SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?

SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission?

Space

Putin’s close ally sparks WW3 fears, says the only acceptable outcome is the ‘Russian flag over Berlin’

He claims it is about security, but it's bigger than that.

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Senate panel delays action on satellite licensing bill

Proposal would speed federal approval of new satellites as SpaceX seeks to build a large constellation of AI data satellites.

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Euronews

Fact check: Is Elon Musk allowing Russia to use Starlink to attack Ukraine?

Claims that Russian forces are increasingly accessing Starlink in Ukraine have prompted questions about how the technology works and why restricting access is complex.

The Times of India

One million AI satellites to orbit Earth? SpaceX's mind-blowing plan of data centers in outer space explained

SpaceX has proposed a radical plan to deploy up to a million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for AI. This ambitious project aims to meet soaring AI compute demands, offering potential energy efficiency over terrestrial facilities. While promising a revolution in computing, the proposal faces significant concerns regarding space…

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Groundhog Day launch sends SpaceX Starlink satellites into Earth orbit from California (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

The Independent UK

A Kremlin official confirms that U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks are resuming this week

A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week

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Euronews

Musk’s SpaceX and Ukraine’s defence ministry to block Russia’s use of Starlink

Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to check and prevent Russian forces from using Starlink on attack drones against Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow says foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘targets’ in latest threat

Both the UK and France have pledged to send troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal

Tom’s Hardware

Starlink uses emergency fix to block Russian drones using its devices to bomb Ukraine — company looking for permanent solutions to stop unauthorized use of its service

The Ukrainian government has successfully blocked unauthorized Starlink terminals from operating within its borders, stopping Russian drones from using the internet service to strike targets deep within the country.

The Times of India

Qatar Airways launches QVerse Island, virtual Doha experience in Fortnite

Qatar Airways has launched QVerse Island in Fortnite, a virtual representation of Doha designed to inspire travel. Players explore iconic landmarks and complete missions, with opportunities to win real flights and rewards. This initiative leverages gaming to engage potential travelers early in their planning process.

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI explore merger for space-based AI

The deal would unite SpaceX’s reusable rockets, Starlink internet satellites, the X platform and the AI chatbot Grok

Space

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from two coasts in two days

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from California on Jan. 29, 2026. The company repeated the feat the next day with 29 satellites from Florida.

Euronews

Airbus defence chief: Europe could make 'quantum leap' in space but must abandon 'grand schemes'

The EU's answer to Elon Musk's Starlink system will only be operational in 2029. As the CEO of Airbus Defence and Space sees it, the EU went about it completely the wrong way.

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