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world3 days ago•9 min saved

Starlink outage tests Russia's battlefield edge in Ukraine

SpaceX's Feb. 4 verification move cut off unregistered Starlink terminals in Russian-occupied Ukraine, knocking out real-time satellite communications and crippling drone ops and artillery coordination for Russian forces. Ukrainian intercepts and battlefield footage show Russian firepower thinning, aiding Ukrainian gains of about 77 square miles in the southeast before shelling resumed. Russians are scrambling for alternatives—relying more on radios and slower, less reliable gear—while Western support could become a lever as Moscow falls further behind in rapid tech-enabled warfare.

via Politico|

#communications #russia #spacex

technology4 days ago•4 min saved

Twilight Falcon 9 lifts 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched a twilight Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, deploying 29 Starlink satellites (Starlink 6-110) into low Earth orbit; the first stage then landed on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cape-canaveral #falcon-9 #satellites

military5 days ago•32 min saved

Starlink-Enabled BAI Push Expands Russian Reach Into Ukraine's Rear

Russia has intensified battlefield air interdiction (BAI) across Ukraine, expanding drone and glide-bomb strikes into the operational rear using Starlink-enabled networks and mesh communications to disrupt roads, rail, and bridges. SpaceX's February 2026 Starlink block degraded but did not halt these attacks, prompting Russia to seek alternatives (Barrage-1, Rassvet) and mothership drones. Ukraine and its partners must bolster kinetic air defense, electronic warfare, and mid-range strike capabilities to protect logistics and deter a spring-summer offensive, focusing on the Fortress Belt and major corridors like the E-50.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#bai #drones #logistics

world6 days ago•24 min saved

Winter fatigue on Ukraine’s frontlines signals a protracted war with no clear end

Five years into Moscow’s invasion, Ukraine’s front lines are characterized by fatigue, fear, and stalemate: neither side is close to victory, casualties mount on both sides, and morale hinges on small wins. A temporary boost came when Russia’s drone operations were hampered after SpaceX’s Starlink move, but Moscow is retooling its communications and the conflict shows little sign of wrapping up as peace talks stall and manpower remains a strain.

via The Times|

#front-line-morale #russia-ukraine-war #starlink

space-exploration6 days ago•52 min saved

Falcon 9 breaks reuse record on twin Starlink mission

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions to deploy Starlink satellites on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster, B1067, marked a record 33rd flight, delivering 28 satellites and returning to Earth after landing on a droneship in the Atlantic, while the first-stage booster B1063 from the California launch completed its 31st flight and landed on a Pacific droneship. Together the two launches placed a combined 53 Starlink satellites into orbit, marking SpaceX's 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.

via Space|

#falcon-9 #launch #rocket-reuse

space-exploration9 days ago•52 min saved

SpaceX braces for second Bahamas landing as Starlink launch lifts off from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral with 29 Starlink satellites in a 5 p.m. ET window. If all goes to plan, the first stage will touch down on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions in Exuma Sound—the company’s second Bahamian landing—about eight minutes after liftoff, while the 29 Starlink satellites will deploy roughly 64 minutes after liftoff. The Bahamas has cleared SpaceX to resume landing rockets in Exuma Sound following last year’s debris rain.

via Space|

#bahamas #falcon-9 #space-exploration

space-exploration9 days ago•52 min saved

SpaceX cleared to resume Bahamas rocket landings after debris review

The Bahamas’ Civil Aviation Authority approved SpaceX to restart Falcon 9 first‑stage landings in Bahamian waters after regulatory and environmental reviews concluded following last year’s debris incident from a Starship test flight. Regulators said all required reviews were completed, clearing SpaceX to resume Bahamian drone‑ship landings from Florida launches, with the first Bahamian landing having occurred on Feb. 18, 2025, and SpaceX planning to return to Exuma Sound landings soon to support new orbital trajectories.

via Space|

#bahamas #falcon-9 #rocket-landing

world9 days ago•0 min saved

Ukraine gains ground as Russia battles sanctions and Starlink snags

Ukraine has made its fastest territorial gains in five years, while Russia endures battlefield losses and mounting pressure. Disruptions to Starlink are hampering Russian command and control, and Western sanctions are curbing oil exports as Moscow redirects to India, though Indian demand has fallen; Kyiv appears stronger than at the start of 2025 as the war enters its fifth year.

via Semafor|

#russia #sanctions #starlink

world10 days ago•13 min saved

Starlink Shutdown Strains Russian Frontline Comms, Gazprom Terminals Under Fire

SpaceX cut access to Starlink terminals along the Ukrainian front, leaving Russian troops with unreliable domestic Gazprom equipment that often cannot handle video or stable connections. Intercepted calls show soldiers complaining about Gazprom terminals and scrambling for non-analog alternatives; Ukrainian intelligence says the Starlink shutdown disrupted coordination, logistics, and drone operations. SpaceX had begun shutting down gray- and black-market Starlink terminals in Russia and occupied areas on Feb 4, but Ukrainian forces still rely on official Starlink terminals.

via Kyiv Post|

#frontline #gazprom #russia

world11 days ago•2 min saved

Gazprom terminals lag behind Starlink after Russian blackout, Ukraine intel says

Ukraine's HUR says Russia cannot replace Starlink after SpaceX's whitelist crackdown; intercepted chats describe Gazprom Space Systems terminals as 'ass' and unable to handle video relays, with Gazprom's five-satellite Yamal network insufficient to cover the front. The result is disrupted command-and-control, drones, and logistics amid sanctions on Gazprom Space Systems.

via Euromaidan Press|

#drones #gazprom-space-systems #hur

world11 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine advances on multiple fronts as counteroffensive regains territory

Ukraine’s counteroffensive is gaining momentum, reclaiming land in Zaporizhzhia and on other fronts (Kharkiv, Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka) with ISW noting advances roughly 80 km east of Zaporizhzhia city. Kyiv says momentum is aided by Russia’s disrupted access to Starlink, following actions to block Russian drone comms, and by Ukrainian cyber operations that disabled Russian Starlink terminals. Moscow reportedly struggles to secure launch positions for a planned summer 2026 offensive, as Kyiv presses forward across multiple fronts.

via Euronews.com|

#counteroffensive #russia #starlink

world11 days ago•6 min saved

Starlink blockade hinders Russia's elite drone unit, ISW reports

ISW says SpaceX’s ban on unregistered Starlink terminals in Ukraine is already hampering Russia’s Rubikon Center drone unit and its deep-strike capabilities; a Ukrainian commander says Russia will likely need about six months to find a workaround, while Ukraine’s unmanned forces must balance rear-area strikes with frontline defense.

via Euromaidan Press|

#drones #isw #rubikon-center

space12 days ago•3 min saved

SpaceX Launches 29-Starlink Mission on President’s Day, Lands Booster at Sea

SpaceX launched the Starlink 6-103 mission from Cape Canaveral before dawn on President’s Day, deploying 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit with a Falcon 9 booster that landed on a droneship; weather concerns were monitored but did not prevent liftoff. It marks SpaceX’s 14th Starlink launch this year, expanding the constellation to about 9,600 satellites, and logging the 142nd drone-ship landing and the 572nd booster landing to date.

via Spaceflight Now|

#cape-canaveral #falcon-9 #satellites

europe12 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine achieves its fastest land gains in 2.5 years, aided by Starlink disruption

Ukraine recaptured 201 square kilometers of territory from Russia in five days—its biggest gain in 2.5 years—amid reports that Russian forces faced Starlink outages that disrupted communications and command-and-control, according to AFP analysis of ISW data.

via France 24|

#europe #russia #starlink

technology12 days ago•5 min saved

SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With Predawn Launch Despite Weather Hurdles

SpaceX successfully launched the Starlink 6-103 mission from Cape Canaveral, adding 29 satellites to the Starlink constellation now exceeding 9,600 satellites, despite forecasts of poor weather; the Falcon 9 booster B1090 completed its 10th flight and landed on the droneship, highlighting SpaceX’s reusability and its goal of delivering global broadband.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#falcon-9 #satellite-constellation #spacex