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SpaceX has bought $17 billion worth of satellite spectrum from debt-ridden operator EchoStar to enhance Starlink direct-to-cell phone performance. The sale ends EchoStar’s plans to build its own constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO) that would beam 5G connectivity directly to smartphone users in under-connected areas on Earth. The company, founded in 1980, operates a fleet of 10 geostationary satellites, …

 Apple has just announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and as expected, added satellite messaging as well as a larger and brighter display. That’s in addition to a number of other hardware and software improvements. Beyond this, the company announced the Apple Watch Series 11, as well as the new Apple Watch SE 3. And perhaps most notably: All …

iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users are getting another year of free access to satellite connectivity features, according to a footnote on Apple’s newsroom posts for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. “The free trial will be extended for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users who have activated their device in a country that supports Apple’s satellite features prior …

Apple today announced it is providing existing iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users with an additional year of free access to its suite of satellite features. The company revealed this extension in its press releases for the new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models. The free period will be extended for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users who activated their …

In early September 2025, skywatchers in parts of the Eastern Hemisphere were treated to a total lunar eclipse as Earth blocked the sun‘s light from the moon. The eclipse occurred in the evening of Sept. 7 as the moon slipped into shadow and transformed into the infamous “blood moon” for a few minutes. Interestingly, satellites orbiting Earth saw something very, …

Apple just announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which now includes 5G, up to 42 hours of battery life and satellite connectivity. It also has a slightly bigger display — the size of the watch is the same, but the screen goes closer to the edges. The new Ultra gets notifications for signs of chronic high blood pressure and can …

An artist’s rendering of the Nusantara Lima satellite in gestationary Earth orbit. Graphic: Boeing Update Sept. 8, 8:08 p.m. EDT: SpaceX pushed back the T-0 liftoff time. An Indonesian company is looking to improve its space-based communications service with a state-of-the-art Boeing-built satellite bound for geostationary orbit. The spacecraft comes from Satelit Nusantara Lima (SNL), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s first …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Scientists have discovered that Earth’s seasons are not synchronized globally, revealing complex localized variations. 📊 Using two decades of satellite data, researchers identified “hotspots” of seasonal asynchrony across the planet. 🌿 Mediterranean and dryland ecosystems exhibit unique growth patterns, challenging existing ecological models. 🧬 The study suggests that seasonal shifts may impact biodiversity and promote genetic …

Amazon’s satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, will partner with JetBlue to provide in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027. It’s Project Kuiper’s first deal with an airline as it aims to keep up with the SpaceX-owned Starlink, which has already snagged satellite internet agreements with United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Air France, and several others. Amazon has been working on its Starlink competitor …

The timing of Earth’s seasons is no longer unfolding uniformly across the globe. A new satellite-based study published in Nature reveals surprising disparities in plant growth cycles, uncovering regions where ecosystems just kilometers apart follow different seasonal rhythms. What was once considered a predictable annual cycle is far more complex than previously thought. By analyzing two decades of satellite data, …