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💡 SolutionsStarlink Helped Iranians Share Truth During Internet Blackout
When Iran's government cut all internet access during deadly protests, thousands of citizens risked execution to use Starlink satellites and show the world what was happening. Their courage turned smuggled technology into a lifeline for truth.
🎬 VideosSpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites on Reusable Rocket
SpaceX successfully launched 29 satellites Sunday evening, bringing high-speed internet to more communities worldwide while the rocket's first stage landed safely for its 24th reuse. The workhorse booster has now flown more missions than most rockets complete in their entire lifespan.
🚀 InnovationStarlink Launches Payment Plan for Kenya Internet Users
Satellite internet provider Starlink just made high-speed connectivity affordable for thousands more Kenyans by offering payment plans instead of requiring full upfront costs. The move could finally bring reliable internet to rural communities that have been priced out until now.
🚀 InnovationKenya Greenlights Blockchain Satellite Internet Trials
A startup called Spacecoin just won approval to test a new kind of satellite internet in Kenya, one that runs on blockchain instead of a single company's control. While Starlink already dominates with thousands of satellites, this decentralized approach could offer more affordable, censorship-resistant internet to underserved areas.
🦸 Community HeroesStarlink Offers Free Internet to Iranian Protesters
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service dropped all fees for Iranian users, helping protesters share crucial information during a complete government internet shutdown. The move has enabled activists to document and share what's happening on the ground despite telecommunications blackouts affecting 85 million people.