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SpaceX Satellite net could start gigabit per second operation in 2020

Posted in Hardware on 30th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Initial prototype satellites are expected to be flown in 2017, and initial operation of the constellation could begin in 2020.

'Snoopers' charter' petition hits signatures target

Posted in Science on 29th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

A petition asking the UK government to repeal its new Investigatory Powers Act now has more than 118,000 signatures.

SpaceX wants to surround Earth with an internet service that's 200 times faster

Posted in Hardware on 28th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

On November 15, the company filed a lengthy application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch 4,425 satellites.

'Extreme surveillance' becomes UK law

Posted in Online on 24th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Investigatory Powers Act legalises range of tools for snooping and hacking by the security services.

SpaceX Files for FCC Approval for 4,425 Satellite Global Broadband Constellation

Posted in Hardware on 17th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Satellites, which will weight 386kg each, will orbit from 1,110 km to 1,325 km and provide services in the Ku and Ka frequency bands.