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NSF and SpaceX reach agreement to reduce Starlink effects on ... (SpaceNews)

NSF has reached an agreement with SpaceX to mitigate the effects of the company's second-generation Starlink satellites on astronomy.

Viasat appealed an earlier FCC order amending SpaceX’s first-generation Starlink license, allowing more satellites in lower orbits, on the grounds that FCC failed to follow NEPA. The agreement is voluntary, since beyond the FCC requirement for such an agreement in the Gen2 Starlink license there is no law or policy requiring SpaceX or other satellite operators to mitigate the effects of their constellation on astronomy. Given the size of Starlink and other planned constellations by other companies, “it is critical that federal agencies responsible for making decisions on the future of the night sky – an essential element of the human environment – follow existing laws.” “It is unprecedented for IDA to resort to the court system to resolve disputes. SpaceX determined the lasers posed no risk to the spacecraft, and NSF said that by removing the satellites from the database, astronomers will be saved “multiple closures” as Starlink satellites pass overhead. That coordination agreement was a condition of the Gen2 FCC license, said Richard Green, an astronomer at the University of Arizona who has led efforts to address how satellite constellations could interfere with astronomy.

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NSF and SpaceX reach astronomy coordination agreement (SpaceWatch.Global)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and SpaceX reached an agreement to reduce the impact of Starlink Gen2 satellites on astronomy.

The company also committed to coordinating dynamically with US radio astronomy facilities and to minimize the impact on remote geographical radio astronomy sites in polar regions. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) and SpaceX reached an agreement to reduce the impact of Starlink Gen2 satellites on astronomy. SpaceX was granted a licence from the Federal Communications Commission in December to deploy a quarter of its planned 30,000-satellite Gen2 system.

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SpaceX files papers to launch Starlink in South Korea (Economic Times)

The rocket company, which is expected to set up a subsidiary in South Korea to qualify for registration, filed the request with the country's Ministry of ...

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SpaceX gears up to launch internet satellite service Starlink in S Korea (Business Standard)

Starlink said on its website it will start its internet service in the country sometime during the second quarter of this year.

[SpaceX](/topic/spacex) is expected to set up a subsidiary here to qualify for registration, reports Yonhap news agency. It might not apply for frequency and instead offer service using ground stations in China and Japan. [SpaceX](/topic/spacex) filed the request with the Ministry of Science and ICT earlier this month to launch Starlink in the country, according to the sources.

SpaceX inches toward launching internet satellite service Starlink in ... (Yonhap News)

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- SpaceX, a U.S. space company owned by Elon Musk, has applied fo...

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SpaceX Applies to Resister as Telecom Business Operator in S. Korea (KBS WORLD Radio News)

U.S. spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX, owned by business mogul Elon Musk, has reportedly applied to register as a telecommunications business operator in ...

The report said the U.S.-based company decided to establish a subsidiary instead of joining hands with local telecom service providers to launch the service in Korea. SpaceX earlier said the Starlink service will become available in the first quarter of this year in South Korea, but recently posted a revised notice that the service will be available from the second quarter. The ministry has to complete the review of the application within 30 days under related regulations, but the process will likely take more time.

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Elon Musk's buddies in Silicon Valley are predicting he will emerge ... (Fortune)

But he could enjoy a major turnaround this year, according to Silicon Valley insiders, and it would be thanks to one of his other companies, SpaceX. These ...

“I think the reason why is that in order for Elon to have complete financial flexibility and to do what he needs to do and—he talked about this on our pod, about the difficulties and the dangers of margin loans and all of that stuff—he’s gonna create breathing room for himself. [speaking on](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3UjMit3xGY) the All-In podcast about the outlook for 2023. You can get some pretty extreme things happening in a down market.” But he could enjoy a major turnaround this year, according to Silicon Valley insiders, and it would be thanks to one of his other companies, [SpaceX](https://fortune.com/company/spacex/). “People are underestimating the TAM [total addressable market] of this product. It gained attention last year due to the war in Ukraine, where its user terminals That would put it at roughly $75 billion, host Calacanis noted. [ told Fortune in December](https://fortune.com/2022/12/20/ipo-outlook-2023-may-be-the-year-unicorns-like-stripe-chime-and-instacart-list-their-shares/) that the equity capital markets environment was “the worst it’s been since the great recession.” [ noted this week](https://fortune.com/2023/01/09/2023-ipo-market/), “the American IPO market was basically dead last year.” [ said in early 2021](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-09/musk-says-starlink-to-ipo-once-cash-flow-more-predictable) that Starlink would go public once its cash flow could be predicted “reasonably well.” [Tesla](https://fortune.com/company/tesla/) CEO Elon Musk recently [ broke a world record](https://fortune.com/2023/01/11/elon-musk-breaks-guinness-world-record-for-largest-loss-of-wealth-in-history-after-182-billion-drop/https://fortune.com/2023/01/11/elon-musk-breaks-guinness-world-record-for-largest-loss-of-wealth-in-history-after-182-billion-drop/) for the largest loss of a personal fortune in history, having shed an estimated $182 billion since November 2021 (another estimate puts it closer to $200 billion). Calacanis’ closeness to Musk was revealed in court, when his [private text messages](https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/09/elon-musk-texts-twitter-trial-jack-dorsey/671619/) to the

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Dish, Environmental Group File Lawsuits to Stop SpaceX Starlink ... (ExtremeTech)

They have different reasons for making this demand, but the end goal is the same: fewer Starlink satellites in orbit. ...

SpaceX has not issued a public statement on the lawsuit, but it has [asked to defend the FCC order in court](https://www.pcmag.com/news/dish-network-environmental-group-sue-to-stop-spacexs-second-gen-starlink) in a new filing. And even if it does redesign the v2 hardware to fit inside the Falcon 9, it’s going to need the bigger rocket to deploy them at scale. Concerns began percolating last year when the FCC granted SpaceX a license to launch 7,500 Gen 2 satellites that will orbit at altitudes of 500 kilometers or higher. However, the cases are probably long shots. International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is bringing the concerns of astronomers to court. [Starlink](https://www.extremetech.com/tag/starlink) Gen 2 network would cause disruption in its satellite TV business.

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Ukraine receives 30000 Starlink stations (Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news)

According to Ukrinform, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said this in a post on the Telegram messaging ...

Ukraine is currently considered one of the countries with the largest number of Starlink terminals. Thanks to them, Ukrainians stay connected in places where the usual network does not work during power outages," the minister added. Hundreds of Starlinks from this batch are already working at 'points of invincibility' across the country.

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SpaceX tells astronomers: Fine, we'll try to stop Starlink spoiling ... (The Register)

SpaceX has entered into a coordination agreement with the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to attempt to mitigate some of the negative effects its ...

However, the NSF points out that many radio astronomy observatories are sited in remote locations precisely because of this – to get away from as much of the electromagnetic clutter and interference as possible. Starlink has of course been greeted as a potential way to provide internet services in areas that are poorly served by terrestrial networks or which are hard to reach. Following this, the Laser Clearinghouse removed the coordination requirements for these lasers, meaning they do not have to be shut off every time SpaceX satellites pass nearby. According to reports, the FCC gave permission for the company to launch 7,500 of the nearly 30,000 satellites it hopes to send aloft, while deferring consideration of the rest of the constellation and making a coordination agreement with the NSF a condition of the licence. [partial approval](https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-partially-grants-spacex-gen2-broadband-satellite-application) for SpaceX to deploy its second-generation Starlink satellites at the start of December. The NSF said this week that Musk's space company is to cooperate on mitigating the impact of the Starlink constellation on optical and infrared ground-based astronomical facilities "to the extent practicable."

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Copec to use Starlink to bring satellite internet to Patagonia gas ... (BNamericas English)

Chilean fuel distributor Copec expects to connect 18 gas stations on the far south Austral highway with SpaceX's Starlink satellite service.

[GTC Industrias Eléctricas Ltda. - Company: - Project: - Current stage: In October, Lago Verde municipality in Aysén region acquired two Starlink kits to provide connectivity. In Chile, according to regulator In a first stage, Copec will install 74 antennas in the country. - Updated: 1 year ago - Updated: 12 months ago - Updated: 10 months ago - Updated: 8 months ago

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SpaceX applies for registration in South Korea to launch Starlink ... (Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am)

It is one of a growing number of small satellite manufacturers, which also includes Amazon.com'sper, Britain's OneWeb, Planet and Raytheon Technologies ...

It is one of a growing number of small satellite manufacturers, which also includes Amazon.com'sper, Britain's OneWeb, Planet and Raytheon Technologies Corporation's Blue Canyon Technologies. Starlink's Web site says its service will be available in South Korea in the second quarter of this year. Billionaire Elon Musk's company SpaceX has applied for registration in South Korea to launch its Starlink satellite Internet service in the country, Yonhap news agency reported, citing sources.

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Elon Musk's tech firm eyes Kenya entry by June (The East African)

Elon Musk's satellite Internet firm Starlink announced it will launch in Kenya in the second quarter of this year.

Starlink is targeting service in your area starting in Q2 2023. Availability is subject to regulatory approval. “Order now to reserve your Starlink.

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Elon Musk's planned entry into Kenya appear to be another threat to ... (Business Insider Africa)

Elon Musk has expressed interest in making an entry into the Kenyan market via his satellite Internet firm Starlink. | Business Insider Africa.

Growing demands in streaming services also makes the country rife for service providers to establish a market presence. Starlink is targeting service in your area starting in Q2 2023. Starlink announced that it is currently “pending service coverage or regulatory approval”.

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Starlink is set to launch in Kenya in Q2 of 2023 (Dignited)

Kenyans in remote areas are about to get access to one of the world's newest satelite-based internet with the coming launch of Starlink.

You will need to put in a deposit of $99 that Starlink says is fully refundable to secure your slot in line for when this service launches. It remains to be seen how the existing ISTs and FTTH providers will respond to Starlink’s entry into the market, and how the pricing will evolve over time. However, its high cost compared to existing solutions is something to keep in mind. Starlink is targeting service in your area starting in Q2 2023. So, what does this mean for existing ISPs and FTTH providers in Kenya? Starlink’s satellite-based technology is not limited by the need for physical infrastructure and can reach even the most remote areas.

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How to setup SpaceX Starlink in Nigeria (TechCity)

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink satellite internet provider has gained popularity over the world. Having provided internet connectivity to countries like ...

Once the mounting is done, return to the app to finish the configuration. Next, just like you would a DSTV dish, check the area you want to mount your Starlink satellite for obstructions. The Starlink app is available on both Android and iOS devices. [SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/) Starlink satellite internet provider has gained popularity over the world. Starlink says it is self-installable. [Priced at](https://www.starlink.com/orders/?processorToken=5b1b347b-af4f-478a-b2c4-1ee1883152a5) $600 for the hardware and a $43 per month subscription, Starlink’s satellite internet is not very affordable.

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DISH Sues to Stop SpaceX's Second-Gen Starlink Satellites – Cord ... (Cord Cutters News, LLC)

SpaceX has set an aggressive timeline when it comes to the global expansion of its Starlink satellite internet service and the rollout of its second-gen ...

DISH and SpaceX have been fighting it out recently as both companies look to gain access to radio spectrum for their services. It is unlawful and should be set aside for several reasons,” the DISH said in its This new second-gen satellite will add new abilities, better speeds, greater coverage, and even work with T-Mobile phones to remove any dead spots, at least for texting.

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Starlink Satellites' Impacts on Astronomical Observations Will Now ... (Tech Times)

The new SpaceX-NSF agreement is expected to prevent Starlink satellites from photo-bombing astronomical observations. Here's how this can be achieved.

[SpaceX Starlink's Weirdest Facts: Open-Source Linux OS and Other Peculiar Things About the Satellite](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/285485/20221227/spacex-starlinks-weirdest-facts-open-source-linux-os-peculiar-things.htm) - When Nicole Oliveira began to take her first steps, she raised her arms to the sky, trying to catch the stars. [Microsoft and Viasat](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/284916/20221214/microsoft-viasat-bring-satellite-internet-remote-areas-under-airband-project%E2%80%94starlink.htm) partnered together to bring a new satellite internet service for remote areas. [link](https://www.livescience.com/photobombing-satellite-iau-warning). [FCC Limits SpaceX 2nd-Gen Starlink Satellite Deployment; Only Allowed Over 7000, But Why?](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/284322/20221202/fcc-limits-spacex-2nd-gen-starlink-satellite-deployment-allowed-over.htm) [PCMag](https://www.pcmag.com/news/spacex-signs-agreement-to-prevent-starlink-from-interfering-with-astronomy)'s latest report, the new agreement between SpaceX and NSF will lessen the chance of Starlink satellites photo-bombing astronomical observations.

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How to setup your Starlink hardware in Nigeria (Benjamin Dada)

Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more. Most satellite internet services come from a single geostationary ...

And if you can't wait, there are a couple of options to skip the waitlist completely. It currently has about 3,000 satellites in the earth's orbit and plans to launch thousands more in the coming years. The monthly living wage for a Nigerian family is Many customers find that a permanent mount provides the best installation and service. Starlink will assign you a quarter or month when your order date is close. This approach is the method Starlink employs to provide internet access to its customers. The videos you watch on YouTube are able to get to you because of a complex network of optical fiber cables connected to these data centers. But they need access to the internet to make that happen. These optical fiber cables are the backbone of the internet. Since Elon Musk announced, through a tweet in May 2022, that SpaceX’s Starlink is coming to Nigeria, there has been palpable anticipation on the internet. This means that with nothing more than a clear view of the sky, the internet service provider delivers high-speed, low-latency internet. [SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/), a space exploration company owned by Elon Musk offers a satellite internet service across 40+ countries all over the world.

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