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Starlink in Iran? Ex-Israeli PM reveals covert smuggling operation | World News

Starlink in Iran? Ex-Israeli PM reveals covert smuggling operation | World News

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In a revelation made by a former Israeli prime minister on Tuesday, Tel Aviv is alleged to have smuggled trillionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Starlink internet receivers into Iran in order to aid anti-government protesters in Tehran. Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit in ​Jerusalem, Naftali Bennett, who served as prime minister from 2021 to 2022, said that he had initiated a “process of acquiring and smuggling into ​Iran tens of thousands of Starlink receptors that would allow ⁠continuity of the internet and social networks,” Reuters reported. The role of satellite internet technology The California-based internet company Starlink provides satellite internet connections. Iran had earlier accused the US and Israel of smuggling Starlink devices into the country to sabotage Tehran’s security. Iranian administration has not given a licence to Starlink to operate in the country; however, Musk has said previously the service remains active in Tehran. Political friction and policy criticisms in Israel Former Israeli PM Bennett said the Starlink devices were intended to coordinate and eventually topple the Iranian government. Referring to Israeli Prime …

‘Misleading claims’: Starlink denies approval delay, says discussions with Centre ‘encouraging’ | World News

‘Misleading claims’: Starlink denies approval delay, says discussions with Centre ‘encouraging’ | World News

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 10, 2026 11:43 AM IST The Elon Musk owned-SpaceX Starlink on Wednesday said it is in discussions with the Centre and has received positive responses regarding its role in supporting the India’s connectivity objectives. The satellite internet provider earlier applied for permission to launch satellite communication services in India. While it had already received a letter of intent from the government, the final licence is yet to be granted. Is Starlink rollout stalled by government? Responding to a Bloomberg report that cited unnamed sources and claimed that the government has “effectively stalled approvals” for Starlink’s commercial rollout. The report said that the government was concerned over the use of Starlink satellite terminals during the Iran conflict. Lauren Dreyer, vice-president of Starlink Business Operations, however, dismissed the report. Starlink remains in active and productive discussions with the Government of India contrary to misleading stories based upon unsubstantiated claims from anonymous sources. We have worked with the Government through all of the required regulatory and compliance processes in a… https://t.co/BQdcDHmPaf — Lauren Dreyer …

How Elon Musk used SpaceX to benefit himself and his businesses | Technology News

How Elon Musk used SpaceX to benefit himself and his businesses | Technology News

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In January 2018, Elon Musk needed $100 million. Instead of calling a bank, he turned to SpaceX, the rocket company he founded and where he serves as CEO. Over the next three years, Musk borrowed a total of $500 million from his company. The loan terms were significantly lower than what most banks offered, with an interest rate that fluctuated from less than 1% to nearly 3%, according to internal SpaceX documents obtained by The New York Times. The documents did not say how Musk planned to use the money, which he paid back to SpaceX by the end of 2021. The loans and their exceptionally kind terms, which are not permitted at public companies, were possible only because SpaceX is privately held. They were just one way Musk has used SpaceX as a kind of piggy bank over the last two decades, according to an examination by the Times based on corporate filings, lawsuits, internal documents and interviews with people close to the firm. Musk not only secured loans from SpaceX to himself, but …

As Starlink signs letter of intent with Meghalaya, a look at Elon Musk’s growing interest in India | Explained News

As Starlink signs letter of intent with Meghalaya, a look at Elon Musk’s growing interest in India | Explained News

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Days after it was reported that billionaire Elon Musk attended a call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump – something that New Delhi has denied – the senior leadership of SpaceX and Starlink, two of Musk’s most prominent companies, met with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Starlink also signed a letter of intent with the North-Eastern state of Meghalaya to “explore the possibilities of providing high speed internet connectivity” through its satcom service. The company has previously signed similar agreements with Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa. It was a pleasure to meet Ms. Gwynne Shotwell, President & COO, @SpaceX, Ms. Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Global Business, @Starlink and the India leadership team today. pic.twitter.com/GNSF6UoGNV — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) April 1, 2026 “It was a pleasure to meet Ms. Gwynne Shotwell, President & COO, @SpaceX, Ms. Lauren Dreyer, Vice President, Global Business, @Starlink and the India leadership team today,” Scindia said in a post on Musk-owned social media platform X on Wednesday. Though Starlink received the necessary regulatory approvals for launching its …

Looking forward to serving India with Starlink: Elon Musk

Looking forward to serving India with Starlink: Elon Musk

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said he is looking forward to serving India with his affordable internet service Starlink.  He responded to an X post by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia who met Lauren Dreyer, Vice President and Senior Director–Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX. A pleasure to meet Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations (SpaceX) and the senior leadership team to discuss advancing satellite-based last-mile access across India,” said the minister. Scindia further said that as we work to advance PM Narendra Modi’s vision of a digitally empowered India, “satellite technology will play a pivotal role in extending connectivity to the most remote parts of the country and strengthening internet access to every citizen in rural and hard-to-reach regions, ensuring that digital inclusion accelerates broader development.” Earlier, after facing a configuration glitch that displayed Starlink’s India pricing on its local website, the company said this week that the glitch has now been fixed and “those numbers do not reflect what the cost of Starlink service will be in India”. The …

Elon Musk responds to union minister Scindia’s post on Starlink: ‘Looking forward to serving India’

Elon Musk responds to union minister Scindia’s post on Starlink: ‘Looking forward to serving India’

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Published on: Dec 10, 2025 11:25 pm IST Musk was replying to a post by Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia. SpaceX founder Elon Musk on Wednesday signaled a renewed push for the rollout of Starlink, in line with India’s satellite broadband ambitions. The entry of Starlink – the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk – is expected to boost connectivity through affordable and high-speed satellite internet.(REUTERS) Replying to a post by Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, Musk said, “Looking forward to serving India with Starlink!” Scindia met Vice President of Starlink’s Business Operations (SpaceX) and the company’s senior leadership earlier today. In a post on X, Scindia said they had discussed “advancing satellite-based last-mile access across India.” The union minister further stressed on the role of satellite technology in expanding connectivity to the remote parts of the country. He said that Centre was working towards expanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “vision of a digitally empowered India.” Scindia said the technology would strengthen internet access “to every citizen in rural and hard-to-reach regions, …

‘Looking Forward To Serve India’: Elon Musk As Starlink Official Meets Telecom Minister | World News

‘Looking Forward To Serve India’: Elon Musk As Starlink Official Meets Telecom Minister | World News

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Last Updated:December 10, 2025, 20:41 IST Earlier today Jyotiraditya Scindia met Starlink officials to discuss expanding satellite-based last-mile internet access across India. Elon Musk(Getty Images) Tech mogul and Starlink chief Elon Musk on Wednesday said that he is looking to serve India with satellite-based internet service, Starlink. While replying to a post of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia meeting Starlink leadership, Musk said, “Looking forward to serving India with @Starlink!” Earlier today, the Union Minister of Communications met Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer and senior company officials to discuss expanding satellite-based last-mile internet access across India. “A pleasure to meet @LaurenDreyer, Vice President of @Starlink Business Operations (SpaceX) and the senior leadership team to discuss advancing satellite-based last-mile access across India,” Scindia said in a post on X. He further emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a digitally empowered nation, saying that satellite connectivity will be crucial for bridging the digital divide in remote and rural regions and accelerating inclusive development. “As we work to advance PM @narendramodi ji’s vision of …

Starlink rival ‘Project Kuiper’ rebrands to Amazon Leo

Starlink rival ‘Project Kuiper’ rebrands to Amazon Leo

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After several successful launches this year, Project Kuiper has its official name: Amazon Leo. It’s a nod to the term Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), which refers to orbits at an altitude of 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers) or less. That’s the region where Amazon’s constellation of 153 satellites orbit. The original code name referred to the Kuiper Belt, an asteroid belt in the outer solar system past Neptune. Amazon plans to launch over 80 missions containing some 3,000 spacecraft. Leo has had six launches so far, including three launches using SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets with a total of 72 satellites on board. Amazon’s main rival in this space is SpaceX’s Starlink, which recently launched its 10,000th satellite. Amazon is promising Leo will help “extend fast, reliable internet to those beyond the reach of existing networks,” much like Starlink has attempted to over the past several years. Starlink (and Amazon) may be able to achieve that under the right circumstances, and addressing a lack of good internet in many areas is an admirable goal. However, launching tens of …

Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch in India With Plans Priced Under Rs. 850 Per Month: Report

Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch in India With Plans Priced Under Rs. 850 Per Month: Report

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Starlink is said to be gearing up to introduce its satellite communication services in India after clearing most of the regulatory hurdles. With the launch allegedly getting closer, a report suggests that its plans could be priced as low as $10 (roughly Rs. 850) per month. Under the promotional schemes which are expected to be initially available, consumers could reportedly be offered unlimited data plans. With this, the Elon Musk-backed company aims to rapidly grow its user base to 10 million in order to offset high spectrum costs owing to volume benefits. Starlink Plans in India Earlier this month, Starlink received a nod from the government in the form of a Letter of Intent from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), granting it permission to kickstart satellite communication services in india. According to an Economic Times report, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is said to have recommended an additional Rs. 500 per month as a per urban user charge, potentially making satellite-based internet services more expensive than wired and wireless broadband connections. This is …

SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Brand-New Falcon 9 Rocket

SpaceX Successfully Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on Brand-New Falcon 9 Rocket

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SpaceX marked its 60th Falcon 9 flight of 2025 by successfully launching a brand-new Falcon 9 booster rocket on the 20th of May. This rocket carries 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. Among those, 13 feature Direct to Cell capabilities. Originally, it was targeting 11:58 p.m. EDT on May 19 (0358 UTC on May 20) for the launch, but that try was aborted just before liftoff, for reasons that the company did not immediately explain. It was finally launched on Tuesday (May 20) at 11:19 p.m. EDT (0319 GMT on May 21) from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. About the launch According to SpaceX’s mission overview, this was the first-ever launch for this particular Falcon 9’s (booster B1095) first stage. While most recent SpaceX missions have reused Falcon 9 boosters , a signature part of the company’s cost-saving and sustainability strategy ,Tuesday’s flight featured a rare first-stage debut. The rocket successfully completed its initial mission, separating from the upper stage around two and a …