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China’s SpaceSail to Launch Satellite Internet in Brazil by 2026

December 20, 2025 by Mintu

China’s SpaceSail to Provide Satellite Internet Across Brazil: A New Era in Connectivity

In a significant development for global internet infrastructure, Brazil is preparing to welcome satellite internet services from Chinese provider SpaceSail, marking a direct competition to Elon Musk’s Starlink. Scheduled for the first half of 2026, this initiative is poised to dramatically enhance digital access across Brazil, particularly in remote and underserved regions. The announcement was confirmed by Brazil’s Chief of Staff, Rui Costa, who emphasized that the collaboration between SpaceSail and Brazil’s state-owned telecommunications entity, Telebras, aims to expand connectivity for critical sectors including schools, hospitals, and public administration. The partnership originates from a memorandum of understanding signed in late … Read more

SpaceX Set to Launch Starship Megarocket’s Flight 7 Test Mission

January 11, 2025 by Mintu

SpaceX is gearing up for the highly anticipated Flight 7 test mission of its Starship megarocket, scheduled for January 13, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST. This launch is set to mark another important milestone in the ongoing development of Starship, SpaceX’s fully reusable megarocket designed for ambitious missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The Journey to Megarocket’s Flight 7 Starship, standing an impressive 400 feet (122 meters) tall, has already made six previous test flights, with launches in March, June, October, and November of 2024. These flights have been critical in refining the rocket’s capabilities and overcoming the numerous … Read more

Starlink’s Global Internet Traffic Surges 3.3x in 2024

December 11, 2024 by Mintu

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, witnessed unprecedented growth in 2024, according to a report from Cloudflare. Global Internet traffic on the platform grew 3.3 times compared to the previous year, signifying its rapid expansion and increased adoption worldwide. This milestone solidifies Starlink’s position as the leading satellite internet provider, catering to unserved and underserved communities globally. Steady Traffic Growth Across 2024 Cloudflare’s annual report on internet trends revealed that Starlink’s traffic experienced consistent and steady growth throughout the year. The demand was especially pronounced in areas where traditional internet services have been unreliable or unavailable, such as rural and remote … Read more