Satellite Internet

Tech News

Scientists can easily intercept military data from satellites

US researchers found it surprisingly easy to access private text messages and military data using homemade satellite scans that cost as little as €500.

14/10/2025

Business

Virgin Atlantic signs Wi-Fi deal with Starlink in a double UK first

Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to offer streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers in a new deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

09/07/2025

Tech News

Eutelsat working to increase satellite service in Ukraine

European authorities are working with Eutelsat, a French satellite operator, to deploy more satellites in Ukraine.

07/03/2025

Space

EU accepts SpaceRISE bid for satellite mega-constellation project

The EU accepted an offer from a consortium of European satellite network operators to build a sovereign Internet mega-constellation.

01/11/2024

Space

Satellite reentries deplete ozone layer, new study shows

Internet satellites at the end of their lifespan produce chemicals that damage the ozone layer.

19/06/2024

Space

'Internet beyond clouds': ESA looking at building satellite network

The European Space Agency (ESA) is studying how to build a spoof-proof mega-constellation of satellites to deliver "4K video in your pocket" broadband.

13/06/2024

Tech News

Euroviews. Do we have a plan on how to deal with subsea cables sabotage?

Governments around the world must look beyond land and sea to preserve the internet connectivity on which we all depend. Undersea internet cables are at risk. That puts internet access for everyone in Europe and beyond at risk, Jeff Huggins writes.

16/04/2024

Mobility

SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy rocket

After its Starship rocket exploded minutes after lift-off last month, SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket on Sunday.

01/05/2023

Mobility

Are Hollywood, Sci-Fi and Jeff Bezos turning young people off space?

A landmark survey shows young people are more apprehensive of space and unaware of the benefits the industry brings to their daily lives.

06/07/2022

Mobility

SpaceX's Starlink signs first deal for in-flight WiFi using satellites

The first Starlink-connected plane is due to take flight by the end of the year with around 100 aircraft to be fitted with SpaceX's terminals.

22/04/2022

Tech News

SpaceX to help rival OneWeb launch satellites after Russia dispute

The British satellite internet company is turning to SpaceX after launches with Russia’s Soyuz were cancelled over the war in Ukraine.

22/03/2022

Tech News

Starlink brings internet - and danger - to Ukraine, expert warns

The satellite internet connection from SpaceX could be a lifeline for those whose internet connection has been disrupted by the war in Ukraine. But there may be risks involved.

01/03/2022