Amazon Leo Set for South African Launch

Amazon’s Leo satellite broadband service will enter the South African market by 2027 through a distribution partnership with Herotel, a Maziv-owned network operator. By leveraging Herotel’s existing telecommunications licenses, Amazon avoids the regulatory impasse that has stalled competitors like Starlink, which has faced long-standing friction over local equity ownership requirements, according to statements from Amazon … Read more

Elon Musk’s Orbital Data Centers Could Blind Earth’s Telescopes

The rapid expansion of satellite mega-constellations is threatening the viability of ground-based astronomy, according to data from the European Southern Observatory (ESO). While private companies aim to improve global internet connectivity, projections indicate that these orbital networks could obstruct up to 28% of the view for high-powered telescopes, prompting calls for an international cap on … Read more