New satellite rules could prove catastrophic for UK business Opinion Satellite interference rules are being rewritten. The risks for defence and UK business interests could be catastrophic, writes Mark Allatt.
Profit almost doubles at Elon Musk’s Starlink as sales surge Tech Turnover at Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet constellation, spiked in the UK as its profit almost doubled in 2024, it has been revealed. New accounts filed with Companies House show that Starlink’s turnover increased from £2.5m to £4.2m during its latest financial year. Starlink’s pre-tax profit also rose from £121,166 to £203,456. A statement signed [...]
First Earth-imaging satellite launched by MoD on Elon Musk rocket Tech The UK military has launched its first satellite which can capture daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface. The satellite, named Tyche, will support military operations as well as environmental disaster monitoring, mapping information development and tracking the impact of climate change globally, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. The satellite was launched on [...]