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Starlink soars: SpaceX's satellite internet surprises ... - SpaceNews
May 9, 2024 · WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s ambitious Starlink satellite network is exceeding expectations at a blistering pace, according to a new report by Quilty Space, a market research and consulting firm ...
China launches first satellites for Thousand Sails megaconstellation
Aug 6, 2024 · PRESTON, United Kingdom — China successfully launched the first batch of 18 satellites Tuesday for the Thousand Sails low Earth orbit communications megaconstellation.
NASA selects three companies to advance Artemis lunar rover …
Apr 3, 2024 · CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — NASA has selected three companies to work on lunar rover concepts that would be offered as a service for Artemis lunar landings and scientific activities.
Musk outlines plans to increase Starship launch rate and …
Apr 6, 2024 · Updated April 8 with date of presentation. WASHINGTON — SpaceX could attempt to land a Starship booster as soon as the vehicle’s fifth flight as Elon Musk outlined plans to increase both the ...
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SpaceX providing Starlink services to DoD under ‘unique terms …
Oct 3, 2023 · A $70 million contract the U.S. Space Force awarded to SpaceX for Starlink internet services includes “unique terms and conditions” not included in previous commercial contracts.
SpaceX making progress on Starship in-space refueling technologies
Apr 27, 2024 · NASA says SpaceX is on track to demonstrate in-space refueling of Starship next year, a critical technology for returning humans to the lunar surface using that vehicle.
Starship survives reentry during fourth test flight - SpaceNews
Jun 6, 2024 · SpaceX conducted the fourth test flight of its Starship launch system June 6, with both the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage making it back to the surface intact.
SpaceX launches first upgraded Starlink satellites - SpaceNews
Feb 28, 2023 · The 21 satellites of Group 6-1 were the first of what SpaceX called the “V2 Mini” version of the Starlink satellite. The spacecraft are significantly larger and more powerful than the first ...