The world of technology is changing every day - and we want to share the most interesting events from the world of satellite Internet, space engineering, and mobile communication solutions.
This week, several events took place that will affect the future of satellite communications: Starlink officially enters aviation, Starship prepares for a new generation of flights, and scientists analyze how mass launches are changing the orbital space around the Earth.
Starlink expands coverage in aviation
Textron Aviation has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to use Starlink technology in Cessna Citation Longitude aircraft.
The solution was made possible after the certification of a kit from AeroMech that allows Starlink to be connected to aircraft systems. The technology uses a network of satellites in low orbit to provide stable high-speed internet even in remote regions - where traditional aviation networks usually do not work.
The connection involves installing an antenna, power supply, and Wi-Fi hotspot, without any complex technical changes to the aircraft design. And while this solution is currently focused on business aviation, analysts see it as a step towards the wider implementation of satellite Internet in civil transportation.
Earlier this year, United Airlines also received approval to use Starlink technology. The company plans to install satellite internet on all regional aircraft, at a rate of more than 40 installations per month.
Starship: final successful test and transition to a new version
On October 13, 2025, SpaceX conducted its 11th Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, the second consecutive success after a series of early failures this year. It was also the final test for the Starship V2 configuration.
The October 13 flight was the last for the V2 version. Now SpaceX is moving on to Starship V3, a larger and technologically updated prototype that the company is positioning as the first candidate for orbit.
According to SpaceX management, the first flight of the V3 is possible by the end of the year or early next year. Preparations are also underway for infrastructure for launches from Florida (Kennedy Space Center/ Cape Canaveral), but specific dates have not yet been announced.
The next stages of testing should demonstrate upper stage return to the launch pad and in-orbit refueling - necessary conditions for distant missions, such as NASA's Artemis program (landing astronauts on the South Pole of the Moon) and the long-term vision of missions to Mars.
How does this launch affect the quality of satellite communications?
More reliable and reusable space platforms are accelerating the development of orbital communications infrastructure - from mass satellite services to specialized channels for aviation and ground applications. We are closely monitoring Starship's progress, as consistent launches and returns are key to faster satellite constellation renewal and better coverage where it is really needed.
How many Starlink satellites fall to Earth every day?
As Starlink expands its connectivity capabilities, some of its satellites are gradually leaving orbit. According to observations by astronomer Jonathan McDowell, by 2025, 1–2 Starlink satellites will be leaving orbit every day, and this number is increasing.
There is no reason to worry, as the satellites are specially designed to burn up completely in the upper atmosphere, without posing a danger to people. The quality of coverage is also not affected, as new launches constantly compensate for planned losses, maintaining network stability.
At the same time, scientists are drawing attention to the possible impact of satellite combustion on the atmosphere: during this process, aluminum oxide particles are formed, which can affect climate processes and the composition of the air in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
Orbital congestion and why it matters
With over 6,000 Starlink satellites already in orbit, and SpaceX continuing to launch more, other players could join this “orbital infrastructure” in the coming years, including Amazon with its Project Kuiper.
If all planned satellite systems implement their programs, there could be over 50,000 active objects orbiting Earth.
Experts emphasize that this creates risks of orbital overload and collisions - the so-called Kessler syndrome, when debris from one spacecraft triggers a chain reaction.
Conclusions from Adaptis
All the news, from the increase in the number of satellites to the emergence of new orbital technologies, is not chaos and certainly not a reason for excitement (if the news about the falling Starlinks made you feel uncomfortable walking in the open air). But an opportunity to observe a new stage in the formation of a global communications ecosystem in real time, where the sky, sea and land are gradually connected into a single network.
From terrestrial cables, we are moving to orbital solutions that allow us to be online in flight, in the desert, or in the middle of the ocean. This is not just a technological advance - it is a restructuring of the very logic of communications, where the line between "connected" and "out of range" is blurred.
And our job at Adaptis is to ensure that this connection remains reliable, accessible and secure in all conditions: at altitude, on the road or in the field - where it really matters.
