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SpaceX pulled off back-to-back rocket launches from California and Florida in less than a day, expanding internet access for millions. Both boosters landed safely for reuse, proving space travel can be both reliable and sustainable.
The Asian Development Bank is funding a massive $70 billion project to connect power grids and digital networks across Asia by 2035. The plan will help renewable energy flow across borders and close internet gaps in developing countries.
A United Launch Alliance rocket just delivered 29 Amazon internet satellites to space in a single mission, matching its own weight-lifting record. The launch marks another major step toward bringing high-speed internet to underserved communities worldwide.
SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket is set to launch for the first time since October 2024, carrying a massive satellite that will bring high-speed internet to billions across Asia and the Pacific.
Nigeria just took a major leap in the space race with presidential approval for two new communication satellites that will expand internet access across the country and Africa. The move positions Africa's most populous nation as a growing force in the global space economy.
SpaceX's Starlink is bringing high-speed internet to French-speaking Africa through partnerships with local telecom giants instead of competing against them. Millions in rural areas could finally get reliable connectivity without expensive ground infrastructure.
A tiny Southeast Asian nation just proved poverty reduction works when governments get creative. Timor-Leste combined cash transfers, internet access, and education to transform nearly 75,000 households this year.
A new AI system is slashing Africa's mobile network repair times from four days to just 35 minutes while boosting efficiency by 75%. With internet users expected to more than double by 2030, this self-healing technology could transform connectivity across the continent.
Two of Nigeria's busiest airports just made staying connected completely free. Millions of travelers can now work, browse, and connect without worrying about data costs while waiting for their flights.
A cutting-edge satellite is bringing reliable internet and communications to South Africa's most remote and critical operations. The technology promises to keep mines, hospitals, and emergency services connected even when traditional networks fail.
Airtel Africa just added 4,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable in nine months, bringing internet access to millions more people across 14 African countries. The $603 million investment is powering everything from mobile banking to home internet in communities that need it most.