Tag: Satellite

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T-Mobile’s SpaceX Partnership Creates Satellite Communications Edge, CEO Claims

T-Mobile’s partnership with SpaceX’s satellite business reportedly gives the telecommunications giant a significant competitive advantage in satellite communications. According to the company’s incoming CEO, the collaboration could position T-Mobile two to three years ahead of competitors. The service enables text messaging and limited app access in areas without traditional cellphone coverage.

T-Mobile’s Satellite Communications Advantage

T-Mobile US expects to gain a substantial competitive edge through its strategic partnership with SpaceX’s satellite business, according to recent reports from Dow Jones Newswires. During an appearance on CNBC, incoming CEO Srini Gopalan indicated that the collaboration should position T-Mobile significantly ahead of its competitors in the emerging satellite-to-phone communication space.

by Aaron Vale
InnovationSoftwareTechnology

Programmer Successfully Runs Classic Doom Game on Orbiting ESA Satellite in Groundbreaking Experiment

A senior software developer has achieved what might be Doom’s most extraordinary port yet – running the classic game on an actual satellite in space. The experiment on ESA’s OPS-SAT satellite demonstrates the adaptability of open-source software for space applications and pushes the boundaries of orbital computing.

Historic Gaming Achievement in Orbit

In what represents one of the most unusual technological demonstrations in space history, a programmer has successfully run the classic 1993 game Doom on an orbiting satellite, according to reports from the Ubuntu Summit 25.10. The achievement marks perhaps the game’s most extraordinary port yet in its three-decade history of appearing on unexpected platforms.

by Elijah Porter
SatellitesTechnologyTelecom

Muon Space to Integrate Starlink Laser Terminals for Enhanced Satellite Connectivity

SpaceX will supply its advanced optical terminals to Muon Space for integration into Halo satellites, sources indicate. The collaboration aims to provide persistent, high-speed connectivity, significantly reducing data latency for applications like wildfire monitoring.

Strategic Partnership for Advanced Satellite Communications

SpaceX is reportedly supplying its specialized optical terminals to Muon Space, enabling the California-based satellite manufacturer to leverage Starlink’s broadband constellation as a global data-relay network, according to recent announcements. The partnership, revealed October 21, marks a significant step in expanding space-based connectivity options for satellite operators.

by Elijah Porter