
SpaceX to attempt first Starship launch into Earth orbit
The company plans a 10-hour flight from Texas that would deploy 26 Starlink satellites, a milestone attempt after a series of earlier test failures, according to France 24.

The company plans a 10-hour flight from Texas that would deploy 26 Starlink satellites, a milestone attempt after a series of earlier test failures, according to France 24.
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia has the technological and military capabilities needed to ensure its security.
Kyrylo Budanov said Ukraine critically needs additional Patriot interceptors and broader Starlink and Starshield capabilities to counter Russian missile systems, according to Ukrinform.

Moscow claims the facility supported mobile internet and Starlink satellite communications used by Ukraine's military.

Starlink's rapid growth, alongside SpaceX's reusable rockets and Starship program, could widen the company's competitive advantage in space, according to CNBC.

Stubb said Ukraine needs stronger air defense capabilities and suggested wider Starlink coverage across Russian territory could help repel Russian attacks, according to Russian state media.
A report from Ukrinform (Ukraine) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.

Polish authorities say a fire at a satellite station that helps provide internet coverage to Ukraine was an act of sabotage, amid Danish warnings about Russia.

The mission will also mark the first attempt to deploy next-generation V3 Starlink satellites, according to a TechCrunch report.

A report from BBC Science & Environment sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.