Starlink

Starlink, a project by Elon Musk's SpaceX, aims to provide global internet access through a massive constellation of satellites. It's currently newsworthy due to several factors: SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites to power AI data centers, and is reportedly considering a $1.5 trillion IPO timed around Musk's birthday. Starlink faces increasing competition from Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, which plans to deploy thousands of satellites, and Chinese companies also racing to build rival satellite networks. Recent reports also highlight collision avoidance maneuvers required by Starlink due to other satellites, including those from China. Despite a public feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair's CEO, the airline is open to using Starlink's wifi in the future. Starlink's significance lies in its potential to revolutionize global internet access and its role in the growing space-based communications market.