SpaceX launches 12th mission of the month

SpaceX launched its 12th mission of the month on Sunday, sending 23 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit. The 23 Starlink satellites started their journey to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:08 pm ET and were successfully deployed just over an hour later. Liftoff and ascent of […]

The post SpaceX launches 12th mission of the month appeared first on TESLARATI.

Starlink V4 dish hits Target shelves

Starlink’s V4 dish hit Target shelves recently. Target customers may purchase Starlink’s mesh standard kit for $599.99 through Target’s online shop.  Starlink’s mesh standard kit includes the V4 dish, Wi-Fi router, cables and base. It also includes a Quick Start Guide. According to the company, Target’s Starlink kits are designed to be self-installed, enabling customers to get online […]

The post Starlink V4 dish hits Target shelves appeared first on TESLARATI.

SpaceX lands 300th Falcon rocket during latest Starlink mission

During its most recent Starlink mission, which occurred last night, SpaceX landed the 300th Falcon rocket. The 300 mark is split between both Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy but does not count as recovered rockets, as two of these rockets, a Falcon Heavy center core and a Falcon 9, tipped over at sea after successful […]

The post SpaceX lands 300th Falcon rocket during latest Starlink mission appeared first on TESLARATI.

SpaceX partners with Vast for Starlink partnership for its new space station

Vast and SpaceX have reached an agreement to use Starlink on its future commercial space station. Haven-1, which is planned to launch atop a Falcon 9 no earlier than August 2025, will be outfitted with Starlink terminals to ensure occupants aboard the station will have access to high-speed communications courtesy of the SpaceX Starlink network. […]

The post SpaceX partners with Vast for Starlink partnership for its new space station appeared first on TESLARATI.

SpaceX breaks Falcon 9 flight record

SpaceX successfully launched and landed a Falcon 9 for the 20th time on Friday, April 12th, marking a new milestone for flight-proven rockets. The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, which broke its own turn-around record with just 2 days, 19 hours, and 42 minutes between launches. […]

The post SpaceX breaks Falcon 9 flight record appeared first on TESLARATI.

Starlink seeking regulatory clearance for international cellular service trials

A filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revealed that Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to expand trials of its cellular Starlink system to other countries. The filing proposes a 180-day testing period for the technology starting May 1, and it would cover countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.  […]

The post Starlink seeking regulatory clearance for international cellular service trials appeared first on TESLARATI.

SpaceX completes another middle-of-the-night Starlink mission

SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink satellites to orbit very early this morning. The launch was originally meant to launch at 12:04 am ET but was shifted a couple of times due to unknown reasons until settling on a launch time of 1:40 am ET. Engines full power and liftoff! pic.twitter.com/L4MbnK53wz — SpaceX (@SpaceX) […]

The post SpaceX completes another middle-of-the-night Starlink mission appeared first on TESLARATI.

SpaceX begins deployment of Direct to Cell capable Starlinks

SpaceX began the deployment of their Direct to Cell Starlink satellites following a successful launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Saturday evening. Of the 21 satellites launched, 6 of them feature an advanced modem that is capable of connecting directly to cell phones the same way phones connect to land-based cell towers. Liftoff […]

The post SpaceX begins deployment of Direct to Cell capable Starlinks appeared first on TESLARATI.

SpaceX sends another 23 Starlink satellites to orbit

SpaceX sent another 23 V2 mini Starlinks to orbit early this morning from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Launching just before dawn, the Falcon 9 roared to life, sending an early wake-up call to residents across the Space Coast. Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/xqlmWIs17E — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 5, 2024 SpaceX […]

The post SpaceX sends another 23 Starlink satellites to orbit appeared first on TESLARATI.

SpaceX marine fleet kicks into high gear

As SpaceX looks to continue its quest to achieve over 140 launches this year, its marine fleet is functioning at an insane pace. SpaceX currently operates a trio of autonomous spaceport drone ships, two fairing recovering ships, and two Crew/Cargo Dragon recovery ships. In years past, SpaceX has been able to comfortably launch missions and […]

The post SpaceX marine fleet kicks into high gear appeared first on TESLARATI.