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SpaceX has approval to launch 12,000 satellites — with over 30,000 planned — to bring fast, low-latency internet to the world. Others like Amazon’s Project Kuiper and efforts in Europe and China, have their own mega constellation plans, raising concerns about the threat caused by overcrowding.

Reflect Orbital has already millions in funding, but scientists say sunlight beamed at night will be devastating for astronomical observations and animal life on Earth.

The V3 satellites promise to not only offer gigabit speeds, but bulk up the internet system’s capacity to serve customers. Currently, SpaceX is forcing users in certain parts of the US to pay an extra $500 or even $1,000 to sign up as part of a “ demand surcharge ” due to too many subscribers in their local area.

The world is rapidly shrinking as we demand to be connected wherever we are. To that end, satellites have become a compelling and affordable technology that can provide this global reach, open up new business opportunities and help to close the digital divide.

Xplore, formerly known as Xplorenet, is losing an agreement with one of its satellite providers, which means some customers will lose their service.

After announcing a strategic partnership last year, the two companies solidify their relationship with a commercial agreement to offer satellite-to-phone connectivity in 2026.