Solar storms are causing SpaceX's Starlink satellites to plummet back to Earth at an accelerated pace, according to NASA.

A NASA study reveals that increased solar activity, particularly during solar maximum, accelerates satellite re-entry due to heightened atmospheric dr ...

However, solar-induced geomagnetic storms exacerbate this process by expanding the upper atmosphere, increasing drag and hastening re-entry. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced during the peak ...

The Sun is now more active than it has been in over a decade. This intense phase is part of its natural cycle, which repeats ...

According to Feinman, if Lutnick’s “one-size-fits-all cap” is low enough, satellite internet companies will always win out.

Aside from lower maximum data transfer speeds, Starlink has higher latency than 5G connections as the satellites are hundreds ...

Network operators in South Africa must currently apply two different sets of transformation rules for obtaining operating ...

With over 7,000 Starlink satellites currently in orbit and thousands more planned, the effect is significant. SpaceX aims to ...

South Africa has denied accusations that a draft policy watering down Black ownership requirements for tech firms was not ...

KUWAIT CITY, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alghanim Industries (Kutayba Alghanim Group), one of the largest privately-owned ...

NASA study shows geomagnetic storms can reduce satellite lifetimes by up to 10 days, affecting the growing number of SpaceX ...