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From Battlefields to Space: How Ukraine’s Satellite Program Skyrocketed in 2024-2025

From Battlefields to Space: How Ukraine’s Satellite Program Skyrocketed in 2024-2025

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense formed a Space Policy Directorate in March 2025 to coordinate military space efforts. The EU and Ukraine signed a deal in April 2025 granting access to Copernicus data and space initiatives. In June 2025, the European Space Agency increased technical support for Ukraine’s SSAU. Ukraine’s only satellite under national control remained the crowdfunded ICEYE SAR, active since 2022.
16 July 2025
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2025 Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs HughesNet vs OneWeb & More

2025 Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs HughesNet vs OneWeb & More

Starlink’s LEO network delivers 100–250 Mbps for homes, 350–400 Mbps for business, with median latency near 45 ms and no hard data caps, but deprioritizes after 1 TB. HughesNet Jupiter-3 offers 50–100 Mbps down, 3 Mbps up, ~600–700 ms latency, and 24-month contracts. Viasat Unleashed reaches up to 150 Mbps, ~600 ms latency, and no hard caps. OneWeb enterprise plans provide 150 Mbps, 70–80 ms latency, and polar coverage.
16 June 2025
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Mobile & Portable Satellite Internet in 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Starlink Roam, HughesNet, Inmarsat, Viasat & More

Mobile & Portable Satellite Internet in 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Starlink Roam, HughesNet, Inmarsat, Viasat & More

SpaceX’s Starlink constellation surpassed 7,600 satellites by May 2025, offering service in over 100 countries with Roam hardware priced at $599 and plans from $150 per month. HughesNet, Viasat, Inmarsat, and Iridium provide competing satellite internet options with varying speeds, coverage, and costs. Amazon Kuiper aims to launch service by 2025. FEMA stockpiles Starlink terminals for disaster response.
13 June 2025
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The GEO Reboot: How 2040 Will Look from 36,000 km Up

The GEO Reboot: How 2040 Will Look from 36,000 km Up

Analysts expect about 200 new GEO satellites to launch between 2024 and 2040, replacing most of today’s 350-satellite fleet at a rate of 10–15 per year. NASA will phase out its TDRS relay satellites by the mid-2030s, shifting to commercial SATCOM services. The U.S. Space Force plans to retire large GEO missile-warning satellites after 2028, moving to lower orbits. Europe and commercial operators are advancing life extension, debris mitigation, and smaller GEO platforms.
13 June 2025
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High Seas Broadband Boom: Maritime VSAT & L-Band Services Market Set to Soar by 2032

High Seas Broadband Boom: Maritime VSAT & L-Band Services Market Set to Soar by 2032

The global maritime VSAT and L-band services market is projected to reach $12.4 billion by 2032, growing at about 8.5% annually. VSAT-based connectivity made up 77% of maritime satcom revenue in 2024, while L-band MSS contributed 23%. Marlink held a 20.2% share of the overall market in 2023. By late 2024, over 20,000 vessels were using SpaceX Starlink’s high-speed LEO services.
11 June 2025
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In-Flight Wi-Fi Takes Off: The Sky-High Race for Satellite Connectivity 2024–2030

In-Flight Wi-Fi Takes Off: The Sky-High Race for Satellite Connectivity 2024–2030

Euroconsult forecasts IFC-equipped aircraft will rise from 9,900 in 2021 to over 21,000 by 2030. SpaceX Starlink, with over 4,000 satellites, has deals to equip 2,000+ planes by early 2025. Spirit Airlines installed Thales FlytLIVE Ka-band Wi-Fi on most A320s in 2023, delivering up to 400 Mbps per aircraft. Hardware and installation costs average $300,000–$500,000 per plane, with annual bandwidth around $100,000.
11 June 2025
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Satellite Phones: Comprehensive Global FAQ

Iridium operates 66 LEO satellites at 780 km, offering true global coverage and 0.1–0.2 second latency; its Extreme 9575 handset costs about $1,400. Inmarsat uses 3–4 GEO satellites for near-global service, with IsatPhone 2 priced around $1,000. Thuraya covers 160 countries with two GEO satellites; XT-LITE costs $650. Several countries, including China and India, ban or restrict satphones.
7 June 2025
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Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

Out of Signal? These Phones Talk to Space! The Truth About Satellite SMS and Satellite Phones

The iPhone 14 launched Emergency SOS via satellite in 2022 using Globalstar, expanding to 17 countries by mid-2024. Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro became the first phone to support direct satellite voice calls in August 2023 via China’s Tiantong-1. Iridium and Globalstar offer different satellite coverage, with Iridium reaching the poles. SpaceX and T-Mobile plan Starlink Direct-to-Cell texting in 2024.
29 May 2025
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Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Libya had 12.4 million active mobile connections by June 2023, about 179% of its population. State firms dominate the sector, with Libyana and Al-Madar Al-Jadeed covering most of the country’s 4G users. Fixed broadband remains limited at 326,000 subscriptions in 2022. Libya ranked 161st of 179 countries for mobile speed in 2023, with median downloads of 8–16 Mbps.
16 February 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Gore Street Energy Storage Fund Shares Drop 1.8% Amid Insider Purchase
    April 29, 2026, 12:57 AM EDT. Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (LON:GSF) saw its stock decline by 1.8% to GBX 54 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, with volume falling 27% below average. The company's market cap stands at £272.75 million, trading below its 200-day moving average of GBX 56.14. Notably, insider Norman Crighton acquired 50,000 shares at GBX 54 each, valuing his purchase at £27,000. Gore Street specializes in battery storage facilities across the UK, Western Europe, and the US, offering critical support for renewable energy integration. Despite the recent dip, the stock faces a Sell rating from analysts, contrasting with other top picks in the sector.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026

29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT Sensex and Nifty Rise in Early Trade Despite Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Tensions April 29, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT. **Sensex** climbed 0.52% to 77,289.55 and **Nifty** gained 0.53% to 24,123.55 in early trade on Wednesday. The market showed strength across sectors including **auto**, **chemicals**, **realty**, **energy**, and **IT** despite rising crude prices and geopolitical tension around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 0.63% to $111.97 per barrel amid reports that the U.S. may extend its blockade of Iranian ports, escalating supply concerns. Oil
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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