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New ship, new year: SpaceX to deploy model Starlink satellites on next Starship launch

Last updated: January 4, 2025 3:56 am
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SpaceX Prepares for Starship Test Flight with Payload Deployment

SpaceX is gearing up for its next Starship test flight, which will mark a significant milestone in the company’s ambitious space exploration program. The upcoming rocket launch is expected to demonstrate payload deployment for the first time, showcasing SpaceX’s capability to deploy satellites using its cutting-edge Starship spacecraft.

The payload for this test flight will consist of 10 Starlink “simulators,” designed to mimic the size and weight of the next-generation satellites that SpaceX plans to deploy in space. These model spacecraft will travel alongside the upper stage, known as Starship, before splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

The V3 version of these satellites, set to be the first real payloads for Starship, will revolutionize SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation deployment. With Starship’s impressive payload capacity, the company aims to launch 60 V3 satellites per mission, significantly increasing the network’s capacity by adding 60 terabits per second of data transmission.

Compared to the current V2 Mini satellites, the V3 satellites will offer more than 10 times the downlink and 24 times the uplink capacity per satellite. This enhancement will enable SpaceX to boost the performance and efficiency of its Starlink network, ultimately reducing the costs per satellite launched.

Leading up to the seventh test launch, SpaceX has announced a series of upgrades to the Starship rocket. These improvements include enhancements to the propulsion system, avionics, and heat shield, aimed at enhancing the reliability and performance of the spacecraft. Additionally, SpaceX plans to attempt to “catch” the Super Heavy booster during this test, building on the success of a similar feat achieved during the fifth test in October.

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For more information on the upcoming Starship test flight and SpaceX’s innovative advancements in space technology, visit SpaceX’s official website.

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