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SpaceX has begun Starbase Pad 2 testing, marking a major step forward in the development of the Starship launch system. The campaign will activate the new launch pad, test propellant loading systems, and operate Super Heavy Booster 19 equipped with Raptor 3 engines for the first time. These tests are essential preparations for the upcoming Starship Flight 12, which will debut the next-generation Block 3 version of the rocket and bring SpaceX closer to its goal of fully reusable space transportation.

At 8:19 PM · Mar 8, 2026, SpaceX successfully conducted a Falcon 9 Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, deploying 25 satellites into low-Earth orbit. The mission included a successful booster landing on the droneship “Of Course I Still Love You” and further expanded the Starlink satellite internet constellation, which now includes thousands of satellites delivering broadband connectivity worldwide.

The successful testing of Starlink Direct to Cell Zambia marks a historic milestone for satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Africa. Through a partnership between MTN Zambia and Starlink, the first data session and fintech transaction were transmitted using satellite communication and existing LTE devices. The technology enables smartphones to access voice, messaging, and data services in remote areas where traditional networks are unavailable, paving the way for expanded digital connectivity across Zambia and beyond.

Starlink emergency internet provides fast, reliable connectivity during disasters when traditional communication infrastructure fails. By leveraging a network of low-Earth-orbit satellites, Starlink enables organizations like ITDRC to deploy mobile WiFi hotspots, emergency communication centers, and satellite terminals that reconnect communities and support first responders. As disaster preparedness becomes increasingly important worldwide, satellite internet solutions like Starlink are becoming essential tools for maintaining communication when it matters most.

Starlink Mobile satellite emergency alerts represent a major advancement in disaster communication technology. Through the collaboration between MediaTek and Starlink, smartphones equipped with satellite-capable modems can receive critical warnings from systems such as CMAS, WEA, and ETWS even outside traditional cellular coverage. Demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2026, the technology highlights how satellite-to-mobile connectivity could transform global emergency communication and help protect communities during natural disasters.