Starlink to provide global coverage of internet services by Sept, subject to regulatory approvals

On Tuesday, in a statement, Starlink’s president Gwynne Shotwel said, the company expects to be able to provide continuous global coverage of internet services by around September, subject to regulatory approvals. “We’ve successfully deployed 1,800 or so satellites and once all those satellites reach their operational orbit, we will have continuous global coverage, so that…

Elon Musk to spin off SpaceX IPO once revenue growth becomes steady, predictable

Elon Musk, Tesla Inc’s CEO plans on listing his space internet venture, Starlink, in the years ahead when revenue growth is predictable and smooth. “Public market does *not* like erratic cash flow haha,” tweeted Musk. In 2019, Musk said Starlink was an important new revenue stream for Space Exploration Technologies, SpaceX. In February 2020, SpaceX’s…

SpaceX could be valued at $36 billion in latest funding round

According to sources familiar with financing of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the company is looking to raise around $250 million, which could see its valuation touch $36 billion, reported CNBC. According to CNBC’s report, SpaceX plans on raising the amount at a price of $220 per share. The funding round is expected to close after the…

Qualcomm new patent licensing model designed to win clients and regulators

In a significant shift in its patent licensing strategy Qualcomm’s licensing chief stated its new licensing model is aimed at winning customers and easing regulatory concerns. In a strategic change of tactics, Qualcomm Inc’s patent licensing chief stated, the company has broadened its licensing model in order to lower licensing costs for the next generation…