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India Today
2 days ago
- Science
- India Today
523 crashes: Musk's Starlink satellites are falling from space due to Sun's fury
Elon Musk's SpaceX has been responsible for deploying one of the biggest satellite networks in the Low Earth Orbit as it ramps up the launch of new Starlinks every week in a bid to provide global broadband they have come at a big consequence. The company has lost over 500 satellites in five year, a new analysis satellites have faced the brunt of the Sun's fury during Solar Cycle 25 which has seen intense activity from the star in our Solar System with several big coronal mass ejections that have triggered geomagnetic storms on Earth and chaos for satellites in Elon Musk's Starlink has lost 523 satellites from 2020 to 2024, the years associated with the peak of the Solar solar cycle is an approximately 11-year cycle that tracks the rise and fall of activity on the Sun's surface, particularly the number of sunspots — dark, cooler areas caused by magnetic activity. This cycle affects the Sun's magnetic field, solar flares, coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and the overall "space weather" that impacts Earth — including disruptions to satellites, GPS, and power the Sun is in maxima, a period during which the Sun is most active, sunspot counts are highest, and powerful solar flares and CMEs are more frequent.A team of scientists, led by space physicist Denny Oliveira of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center analysed the developments and wrote in a paper, "We clearly show that the intense solar activity of the current solar cycle has already had significant impacts on Starlink reentries."advertisementThe reason is the orbital decay rates (in km/day) of the satellites caused by increased drag forces from the solar radiation. It is worth mentioning that the biggest solar storm of the current cycle that hit Earth in 2024 led to instant crashing of 42 Starlink satellites that had been launched just days before into tracking the objects in the sky noted that in January 2025 alone, over 120 Starlink satellites re-entered Earth's atmosphere, and burned up creating spectacular the re-entries produce visually stunning fireballs, they also raise concerns about atmospheric pollution. The disintegration of satellites adds metallic vapours to the atmosphere.
Otago Daily Times
02-06-2025
- Science
- Otago Daily Times
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
I went chasing the Aurora along the coastline where it was very strong and visible to the naked eye as it danced. As well as later on in Mosgiel when it peaked again and was spectacular. Seeing Starlinks satellites launching through the middle of the Aurora over the beach was an added bonus! The first photo of the coastal photo, is taken at Blackhead, Dunedin Along with the second photo where you can see the long light smudge which is Starlink's satellites. The third with the water in the forefront is Brighton Beach, Dunedin. The others are in Mosgiel with Saddle Hill in the background. - Madison Murray
Zawya
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
SOUEAST establishes Saudi Subsidiary, Saudi Arabia's largest automotive spare parts center
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia- -(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SOUEAST has officially launched the Saudi Arabia subsidiary. On the same day, SOUEAST Saudi spare parts center officially opened, and a signing ceremony for the cooperation of the spare parts center with Starlinks was completed, marking a key milestone in its expansion across the Middle East. This move reinforces the brand's localization strategy, ensuring enhanced customer service, faster logistics, and a stronger presence in the Saudi market. Strategic Expansion: Saudi Arabia as a Regional Community Saudi Arabia, as the largest auto market in the region, plays a vital role in SOUEAST's layout in the Middle East. By establishing local centers, the company aims to develop models tailored for Saudi customers, ensuring reliability in the region's driving conditions. "Saudi Arabia is central to our long-term vision," said Mr. Zhang Yuanwei, General Manager of SOUEAST Motor Saudi Arabia. "Our subsidiary enables us to work closely with local partners, ensuring that our models and services align with Saudi customers' needs." 10,000m² Spare Parts Center: A New Benchmark To streamline aftersales services, SOUEAST has invested in the largest auto spare parts center in the Middle East, located in Jeddah. Covering 10,000 square meters, the facility ensures a 100% parts supply guarantee, significantly reducing waiting times for customers. Equipped with an intelligent warehouse system, the center enables parts to be delivered in 24 hours and guarantees all emergencies can be resolved in 48 hours all across the country. "We are eliminating delays and setting a new standard for aftersales service in the region," added Mr. Zhang. User-oriented & Digital Integration The Saudi subsidiary will operate with a fully trained local service team, ensuring fast-response maintenance and transparent support. SOUEAST is also integrating digital tools to improve convenience for customers. The Future of Urban Mobility in Saudi Arabia With its new subsidiary and advanced spare parts center, SOUEAST is reinforcing its commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The brand's ongoing investments in localization, logistics, and service innovation aim to position it as a leader in the Saudi auto market.
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
SOUEAST Establishes Saudi Subsidiary, Saudi Arabia's Largest Automotive Spare Parts Center
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOUEAST has officially launched the Saudi Arabia subsidiary. On the same day, SOUEAST Saudi spare parts center officially opened, and a signing ceremony for the cooperation of the spare parts center with Starlinks was completed, marking a key milestone in its expansion across the Middle East. This move reinforces the brand's localization strategy, ensuring enhanced customer service, faster logistics, and a stronger presence in the Saudi market. Strategic Expansion: Saudi Arabia as a Regional Community Saudi Arabia, as the largest auto market in the region, plays a vital role in SOUEAST's layout in the Middle East. By establishing local centers, the company aims to develop models tailored for Saudi customers, ensuring reliability in the region's driving conditions. "Saudi Arabia is central to our long-term vision," said Mr. Zhang Yuanwei, General Manager of SOUEAST Motor Saudi Arabia. "Our subsidiary enables us to work closely with local partners, ensuring that our models and services align with Saudi customers' needs." 10,000m² Spare Parts Center: A New Benchmark To streamline aftersales services, SOUEAST has invested in the largest auto spare parts center in the Middle East, located in Jeddah. Covering 10,000 square meters, the facility ensures a 100% parts supply guarantee, significantly reducing waiting times for customers. Equipped with an intelligent warehouse system, the center enables parts to be delivered in 24 hours and guarantees all emergencies can be resolved in 48 hours all across the country. "We are eliminating delays and setting a new standard for aftersales service in the region," added Mr. Zhang. User-oriented & Digital Integration The Saudi subsidiary will operate with a fully trained local service team, ensuring fast-response maintenance and transparent support. SOUEAST is also integrating digital tools to improve convenience for customers. The Future of Urban Mobility in Saudi Arabia With its new subsidiary and advanced spare parts center, SOUEAST is reinforcing its commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The brand's ongoing investments in localization, logistics, and service innovation aim to position it as a leader in the Saudi auto market. For the latest updates from SOUEAST, visit
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon launches first internet satellites in SpaceX Starlink challenge
Amazon's first group of internet satellites was sent into orbit on Monday, marking the official start of a long-delayed project to compete with SpaceX's Starlinks. The United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket took off from Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida, carrying 27 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites. The satellites were sent about 280 miles above Earth, Amazon said. Project Kuiper is expected to include more than 3,200 advanced low Earth orbit satellites that will deliver 'high-speed, low-latency internet to virtually any location on the planet,' the e-commerce giant said. Amazon said it has more than 80 rocket launches planned with United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin to deploy the rest of the constellation. Blue Origin and Amazon are both owned by Jeff Bezos. 'We've done extensive testing on the ground to prepare for this first mission, but there are some things you can only learn in flight, and this will be the first time we've flown our final satellite design and the first time we've deployed so many satellites at once,' Rajeev Badyal, the vice president of Project Kuiper, said in a release Monday. The constellation is currently filled by Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Starlinks. SpaceX has launched more than 8,000 Starlinks since 2019 and celebrated its 250th launch on Sunday night, The Associated Press noted. Musk's SpaceX leads the aerospace and rocket industry, hosting nearly 100 launches last year and deploying thousands of its Starlink internet satellites. Blue Origin, founded in 2000 by Bezos, has lagged behind SpaceX when it comes to rocket launches. The competition heated up last year when Bezos filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration to limit Starship launches, citing environmental concerns. Musk at the time called the move an 'obviously disingenuous response,' nicknaming the company 'Sue Origin' at the time. And in 2021, Bezos sued NASA over awarding a lunar lander contract to SpaceX, but ultimately lost the suit. Bezos and Musk had various social media spats over the years, though the two exchanged positive and joking comments earlier this year, suggesting they may have reconciled some differences. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
