NYSE:CHA 10 February 2025

Secret SpaceX Launch, Starlink Triumphs, and Solar Storm Warnings – Space News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

SpaceX launched Israel’s Dror-1 satellite on Falcon 9’s 500th flight from Cape Canaveral July 13, with the booster landing successfully for the 13th time. Axiom Space’s Ax-4 crew undocked from the ISS July 14, returning the first astronauts from Poland, Hungary, and India. Starlink and T-Mobile began Direct to Cell service using over 657 satellites. China rolled out Tianzhou-9 to supply Tiangong station.

14 July 2025

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Satellite Surprises and Space Shake-Ups: Weekend Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

SpaceX launched Israel’s $200 million Dror-1 satellite on July 13, 2025 from Florida, with the Falcon 9 first stage landing for its 13th reuse. China moved Long March-7 Y10 and Tianzhou-9 to Wenchang for a Tiangong resupply. Rocket Lab launched a classified Pentagon payload from Virginia. India granted Starlink a 5-year license for broadband services, requiring spectrum and ground stations.

13 July 2025

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Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.

10 February 2025