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spacetechnology1 year ago

"SpaceX's Starlink 6-44: Launch Watch from Florida to California"

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, March 13, with a launch window from 7:29 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST. The mission, known as SpaceX Starlink 6-44, will provide live coverage 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space. Spectators in Brevard County can view the launch from various locations, including beaches and parks, with Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore being the closest spots to the launch pad.

via Florida Today|
#cape-canaveral#internet-satellites#rocket-launch
spacetechnology1 year ago

"SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 Starlink Satellites from Florida"

SpaceX is set to launch 24 Starlink internet satellites from Florida today, marking the company's 18th mission of 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the launch available for live viewing on SpaceX's account. This mission will be the 13th launch and landing for the booster, and SpaceX aims to conduct 144 orbital missions in 2024.

via Space.com|
#falcon-9#internet-satellites#satellite-launch
technology2 years ago

Amazon's Project Kuiper: Successful Satellite Tests Pave the Way for Production

Amazon has announced that its prototype internet satellites for Project Kuiper have successfully completed operations and testing, validating all systems and use-cases. The company plans to invest over $10 billion to build a network of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit to provide high-speed internet access globally. With testing complete, Amazon aims to begin production of the first Kuiper satellites in December and launch them in the latter part of the first half of 2024. Specifics regarding broadband speeds were not disclosed, but the experience was described as operating like cable or fiber.

via CNBC|
#amazon#high-speed-internet#internet-satellites
technology2 years ago

"SpaceX's Starlink Surpasses 5,000 Internet Satellites with Latest Launch"

SpaceX has launched over 5,000 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, with plans to launch an additional 12,000 and waiting for permission to launch 30,000 more. The satellite constellation aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet service globally, particularly to areas with limited options. Starlink offers various plans, including business-focused and mobile priority options, with prices ranging from $250 to $5,000 per month. The company has partnered with T-Mobile to enhance coverage, but the ambitious project has faced opposition from rival carriers. Interested users can check availability through the Starlink app or website.

via Cord Cutters News|
#high-speed-internet#internet-satellites#satellite-internet
spaceflight2 years ago

SpaceX Launches 51 Starlink Satellites to Orbit.

SpaceX is set to launch 51 Starlink internet satellites to orbit today from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites is scheduled to lift off at 4:09 p.m. ET. If all goes according to plan, the Falcon 9's first stage will come back to Earth about 8.5 minutes after liftoff and touch down on SpaceX's Of Course I Still Love You droneship. This will be the 28th Falcon 9 flight of the year already.

via Space.com|
#falcon-9#internet-satellites#spaceflight
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Latest Launch Updates: Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Lightning Strike

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying two O3b internet satellites for SES, but a last-minute abort prevented the company from launching a Falcon Heavy rocket later in the night. The O3b mPOWER satellites will provide high-speed internet services around the world, while the ViaSat 3 Americas satellite, which was set to launch on the Falcon Heavy rocket, is the first of three new-generation broadband satellites for Viasat.

via Spaceflight Now|
#falcon-9#internet-satellites#o3b