Tonga’s internet restored five weeks after massive eruption
A volcanic eruption in Tonga last month killed six people, destroyed homes, and knocked the tiny nation offline. Five weeks on, it’s finally been reconnected.
Elon Musk’s Starlink helping to restore Tonga’s internet
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has deployed a team of Starlink engineers to help get Tonga back online after a recent volcanic eruption cut its internet link.
Elon Musk asked to help Tonga reconnect to the internet
A New Zealand lawmaker has asked SpaceX chief Elon Musk to help reconnect Tonga to the internet after Saturday’s volcanic eruption knocked it offline.
Astronaut’s photos show Tongan ash cloud in Earth’s atmosphere
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared photos showing ash from the Tongan volcanic eruption lingering high in Earth’s atmosphere.