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SpaceX’s 250th Starlink Milestone: A New Era in Satellite Connectivity

by News Editor

April 28, 2025

On April 27, 2025, SpaceX marked a significant milestone by successfully launching its 250th Starlink mission from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch placed 23 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit, enhancing global internet connectivity with 13 boasting direct-to-cell capabilities.

A rocket launch carves an orange arc into a dark night sky in this long-exposure photo. — Long-exposure photo of SpaceX’s 250th dedicated Starlink launch. (Image credit: SpaceX)

The Launch Details

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10:09 p.m. EDT, carrying Starlink satellites crucial for the burgeoning megaconstellation, which now comprises over 7,200 operational satellites. About eight minutes post-launch, the rocket’s first stage successfully landed on the drone ship “Just Read the Instructions” in the Atlantic, marking the 20th reuse of this booster, as detailed in the SpaceX mission description.

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Starlink’s Expansion and Impact

This year alone, 48 more Falcon 9 flights were seen, with 31 dedicated to Starlink. Since its inception in May 2019, nearly 8,400 Starlink satellites have been launched, each contributing to a vast communication network.

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Cyprus Government Moves to Cut Electricity Prices

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 13, 2025

According to the government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the energy regulator are set to meet this week to discuss a formula to lower the price of electricity.

This development comes from President Nikos Christodoulides’ remarks over the weekend, where he urged the EAC not to increase electricity rates. Christodoulides confirmed that he had a meeting with the EAC, asking them not to impose any increases at this juncture.

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The government spokesman emphasized that the current administration is committed to bringing down the price of electricity in any way possible. Letymbiotis noted that the state-run power utility and the regulator would make their own assessments based on the wider direction of the government regarding reductions in the coming time period.

It is worth noting that Cypriots pay the second-highest rates for electricity in Europe when adjusted for spending power, according to Eurostat data released last week. Only consumers in the Czech Republic paid more for their household energy bills than those in Cyprus.