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technology1 year ago

SpaceX Set for Falcon 9 Launch of 23 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, with 12 satellites dedicated to the Direct to Cell (DTC) component of its constellation. The mission marked a record turnaround for the Falcon 9 first stage booster, B1080, which landed on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions.' This launch is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to enhance its DTC service, which aims to improve global telecommunications coverage in partnership with T-Mobile.

via Spaceflight Now|
#directtocell#falcon9#satellites
technology2 years ago

"SpaceX and T-Mobile's 2024 Launch Introduces Direct-to-Phone Satellite Service"

SpaceX has launched the first six Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, designed to act as space-based cell towers for T-Mobile and other global carriers. These satellites will enable texting, calling, and browsing in remote areas without the need for specialized hardware. The service will start with text messaging in 2024 and expand to voice and data by 2025. T-Mobile will begin field testing the technology soon, aiming to provide coverage in areas currently unreachable by traditional cellular networks. Elon Musk has noted that while the service will enhance connectivity in remote locations, it is not intended to compete with existing terrestrial cellular networks due to bandwidth limitations.

via Ars Technica|
##directtocell#satellitecommunications
science-and-technology2 years ago

"SpaceX's Inaugural 2024 Falcon 9 Launch: Direct-to-Cell Starlinks Set for Tuesday Liftoff"

SpaceX is set to launch its first Falcon 9 rocket of 2024, carrying 21 Starlink satellites, including the first six with direct-to-cell (DTC) capabilities, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch, which was delayed from December due to undisclosed issues, is part of SpaceX's ambitious plan to deploy around 840 DTC satellites within six months to provide global communication services, even in remote or disaster-stricken areas. The service will utilize T-Mobile's mid-band PCS spectrum in the U.S., allowing phones to connect directly to satellites when no other networks are available. The mission's first stage booster will attempt a landing on the droneship shortly after liftoff.

via Spaceflight Now|
##directtocell#falcon9