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SpaceX scrubbed the planned year-end Falcon 9 launch of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM3 Earth-observation satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base due to a ground system issue at the launch pad. While the rocket and Italian payload remain healthy, additional troubleshooting and checks are underway, and a new target launch date has yet to be confirmed.

Brazilian documentarian and activist Maihara Marjorie began using Starlink satellite internet to share her real-time explorations of the Amazon and her interactions with Indigenous Peoples. She believes that “connectivity is a privilege,” and hopes that broader access will empower local people to tell their own stories to the world.

In Iqaluit, Nunavut, Starlink satellite internet is empowering Canadian dog sledders and hunters to stay connected with family and emergency services during extended hunting trips on the Arctic sea ice. Users like Syola note that Starlink has changed their lives by providing reliable communication where traditional networks are absent, and instances of getting stuck on the land illustrate the technology’s critical role as a safety tool in remote Arctic conditions.

SpaceX’s mission, as articulated by Elon Musk, centers on expanding human consciousness into space to better understand the universe. This vision has remained consistent since the early days of Falcon 1, with launch vehicle concepts like Falcon X and Falcon XX foreshadowing today’s Starship program. Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy served as critical stepping stones, while Starship represents SpaceX’s long-term commitment to Mars, deep-space exploration, and civilization-scale progress beyond Earth.

Starlink’s internet service is now officially available in the Cayman Islands, offering high-speed, low-latency connectivity to residents, businesses, and visitors. After years of regulatory discussions and preparations, Starlink’s broadband plans can now be subscribed to locally, providing streaming, work, communication, and digital services across the territory. This launch strengthens digital infrastructure in the islands and reflects Starlink’s broader global expansion.