SpaceX stories

SES has successfully launched its seventh and eighth O3b mPOWER satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, enhancing its medium Earth orbit constellation.

One NZ has launched its Satellite TXT service powered by Starlink, enhancing mobile coverage across New Zealand to 40% of the country's landmass.

Tioex has made strategic investments in OpenAI and Databricks, acquiring shares worth USD $2 million as it focuses on accessible AI opportunities.

Jelena Lawton has been appointed as Enterprise Mobility Sales Lead at One New Zealand, enhancing mobility solutions for businesses across the country.

One New Zealand has gained approval to test SpaceX's Starlink service, aiming to improve connectivity and resilience across Aotearoa amid climate challenges.

One New Zealand, in partnership with SpaceX, has bolstered its telecommunications network with the launch of over 100 Starlink satellites, set to enhance nationwide mobile coverage.

Australia's first State Government-funded satellite, Kanyini, has been successfully launched into orbit onboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission, marking a significant milestone for South Australia's space sector.

One New Zealand has clinched the Best in Test mobile network award for 2024, marking its third consecutive win, highlighting top performance in voice, data, and reliability categories.

Wireless Logic gains authorised reseller status for SpaceX's Starlink, enhancing global IoT deployment capabilities by incorporating Low Earth Orbit satellite connectivity.

Kongsberg NanoAvionics is set to launch four satellites into orbit as part of SpaceX's next mission, enhancing global 5G and earth observation capacities for Luxembourg, Spain, and South Korea.

Amid a lowered cost to develop satellite networks, questions arise as to whether 3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT will serve as a progression catalyst or incite standstill tensions.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise sends its enhanced Spaceborne Computer-2 to the International Space Station, augmenting AI and machine learning capabilities with unprecedented flash-based storage power.

One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.

One New Zealand has opened its first 'resilient store' in Napier, offering uninterrupted service during power outages.

Noel Leeming becomes first retailer in New Zealand to offer Starlink broadband internet, with hardware available from late December.

Space Machines Company has secured the support of SpaceX as a launch partner in carrying SMC's Optimus Orbital Transfer Vehicle to space next year.

Microsoft is entering the private space exploration market with Azure Space, hiring a team of experts to build cloud capabilities for the space industry.

Its 56 high-throughput spot beams will place capacity over selected regions in South East Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Fleet Space Technologies' Project Galaxy hits a milestone, registering 1 million IoT devices within 24 hours and adding 2 million more to its waiting list.

HPE has launched a supercomputer on the ISS, enabling astronauts to analyse data in space, speeding up research without Earth-based delays.