SpaceX has slated the 11th Starship launch for October 13, 2025, from its South Texas Starbase facility. San Antonio Express-News
The 400-foot rocket will launch dummy Starlink satellites into orbit, exercise its upper stage, and attempt maneuvers like controlled descent into the Indian Ocean — all part of Musk’s vision for reusable space fleets. San Antonio Express-News
Alongside rocket ambitions, Musk’s satellite internet venture Starlink is making headway in India — having secured a key license and reached distribution agreements with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. AP News+2Reuters+2
Starlink is also partnering with India’s UIDAI to enable Aadhaar-based e-KYC for onboarding, simplifying signups and regulatory compliance. The Times of India
These efforts position Musk’s space network as a player in bridging connectivity gaps — especially in remote or underserved regions.