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SpaceX successfully launched four Astranis-built broadband spacecraft toward geostationary orbit Dec. 29, marking the first time a single commercial manufacturer has flown four of its own satellites on one mission to GEO.

🚀 Exciting Times Ahead for SpaceX! 🚀 SpaceX is on the brink of an incredible breakthrough with their next Starship launch! The groundbreaking launch isn't just another test—this time, they're deploying 10 Starlink 'simulators,' paving the way for the new V3 satellites. The V3 satellites are a game-changer, offering more than 10 times the downlink and 24 times the uplink capacity compared to the current models. Imagine boosting the Starlink network by 60 terabits per second! That's what SpaceX plans with just one Starship launch, thanks to its massive payload capacity. But that's not all! This mission signifies a leap in innovation with enhanced propulsion, avionics, and heat shield systems. Plus, after successfully catching a Super Heavy booster last October, SpaceX plans to repeat the feat! Starship isn't just a rocket; it's a testament to human ingenuity. 🌌 The future of connectivity and space exploration has never looked brighter! Source: TechCrunch #SpaceX #Starship #Space #Satellites #Innovation

Today marks another exciting step forward in space exploration as SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 7, rescheduled, due to weather concerns, to launch today at 4 PM CST (10 PM GMT). 🚀 The 24-hour delay has only added to the anticipation of what promises to be a historic moment for space innovation. 🛰️ 🌑 This mission marks a significant milestone as it features the inaugural flight of the Block 2 Starship, Ship 33, equipped with enhanced capabilities designed to pave the way for future exploration. A key objective of this flight is to deploy 10 Starlink simulators, each mirroring the size and weight of next-generation Starlink satellites. 🛰️ This demonstration is pivotal for advancing satellite deployment technologies and driving global connectivity. At Beboc, we’re inspired by SpaceX’s relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Their cutting-edge technology resonates with our mission to deliver innovative software solutions that empower industries to achieve their goals with greater efficiency and insight. 🌌 The countdown is on! ⏱️ Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gybmKTKQ Image credit: SpaceX #SpaceX #Starship7 #Innovation #Spaceexploration #emergingtechnology #techdevelopments

Four-satellite Astranis launch signals shift toward scaled GEO deployments: SpaceX successfully launched four Astranis-built broadband spacecraft toward geostationary orbit Dec. 29, marking the first time a single commercial manufacturer has flown four of its own satellites on one mission to GEO. The post Four-satellite Astranis launch signals shift toward scaled GEO deployments appeared first on SpaceNews. #neuco

SpaceX Falcon 9 today… 21 Starlink satellites launched for low Earth orbit, to provide global broadband internet, and direct-to-cell capabilities with 13 of these satellites. January 13, 2025, Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Starlink 12-4, Falcon 9 Specifications • Height: 70 meters (229.6 feet) • Diameter: 3.7 meters (12 feet) • Mass: 549,054 kg (1,207,920 lb) Thrust Statistics • First Stage: • Thrust at sea level: 7,607 kN (1,710,000 lbf) • Thrust in vacuum: 8,227 kN (1,849,500 lbf) • Second Stage: • Thrust in vacuum: 981 kN (220,500 lbf) The first stage booster, designated B1080, is on its 15th flight and landing. After stage separation, 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the flight, the booster is expected to land on the drone ship “A Shortfall of Gravitas” stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The landing attempt should take place approximately 8 minutes after liftoff. This mission is the 5th Falcon 9 launch of 2025, the 94th booster landing for SpaceX. https://lnkd.in/emTSpsQ5 • Lost spacecraft: SpaceX said Thursday that its Starship spacecraft — which was meant to lap Earth and splash down in the Indian Ocean — exploded not long after its 7th test flight took off from South Texas. The disintegration delayed some commercial flights in Florida. • “Chopsticks” catch: Despite the mishap, SpaceX did successfully guide the Super Heavy booster back to a landing at the launch site — making a pinpoint, mid-air touchdown between two extended arms, or “chopsticks,” attached to the Mechazilla tower.

A message I sent to all Dawn staff this morning on the back of #Starship's success: Watch this to see a literal skyscraper land itself. Absolutely incredible. https://lnkd.in/ge2WC6HZ Although this is not our win, it should be celebrated as if it is, because we are part of a worldwide effort to become a spacefaring civilization, and we are major winners out of SpaceX's success: How do we win out of this? Dawn builds scalable space transportation. Our most developed product is satellite propulsion. It is scalable both in terms of thrust - ie small thrusters of 1N all the way up to many kN are possible. So you can use it on any satellites, for just about anything (once build bigger engines, make it throttleable and refuellable...that is all coming), even if it is not optimal for any one use case. But also scalable in terms of the quality we can produce. We already make ~250 per year which is genuinely world-leading. There is no reason this couldn't scale to 10,000. Falcon 9 rideshare currently launches >80% of all mass to orbit. A subset of these flights, Falcon 9 "transporter", launch >90% of all non-starlink satellites. The start of the transporter service was the start of Dawn's success in satellite propulsion as it drove many satellite builders to 'take the bus' to space, then use onboard propulsion to get to their own orbit. Starship will supercharge this effect. Hypothesis: Starship will 10-100x the mass being launched, and decrease price a further 2-5x. This could spur the start of the next goldrush as new businesses become viable from space. This would drive satellite builders to: -build many more satellites -be more sensitive to time both in procurement and on-orbit - they want first mover advantage in the goldrush -be less sensitive to mass - satellites will be bigger and less optimized -Require higher thrust systems - for fast manoeuvres and to move bigger satellites All of these factors shift the propulsion system tradeoff away from EP, and towards chemical propulsion. You can argue about how big this effect will be, but I don't think anyone can deny that some version of the above hypothesis will happen. It is already in motion. We are already having sales conversations with customers wanting to build satellites that take advantage of Starships massive payload capability. This is not academic/theoretical. In short, we bias heavily towards scalability, not performance, to account for the effect Starship will have. I am super bullish on the future of spaceflight! What an exciting industry to be a part of!!!!!

Here’s a roundup of some of the most exciting space news this week: 🤝 ICEYE and Lockheed Martin Partner to Advance AI Targeting Lockheed Martin and ICEYE are teaming up to integrate AI into targeting capabilities, a move that signals growing interest in leveraging AI for national security and defence. ICEYE’s SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) data and Lockheed’s established defence tech portfolio create a compelling synergy. This partnership reflects a broader trend of major defence players turning to New Space companies for cutting-edge solutions. 🌌 Shotwell’s Vision for SpaceX: Starship’s Long-Term Value While the Starlink constellation is becoming a moneymaker for SpaceX, the company’s president believes that the Starship launch system is expected to drive more long-term value. Starship’s potential to revolutionise space transport—whether through lunar missions, interplanetary travel, or point-to-point Earth logistics—positions it as a transformative asset. Shotwell’s optimism underscores how critical reusability and scalability are to SpaceX’s overarching mission to make humanity multiplanetary. At the same time, Shotwell is calling for more competition in the sector, particularly for Starlink, arguing that competition is critical for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 🚀 The Exploration Company Raises $160M for Nyx Europe’s The Exploration Company has raised $160M to advance its Nyx cargo vehicle, an alternative to SpaceX’s Dragon. With Nyx set to transport cargo to the ISS and beyond, this marks a significant step for European autonomy in space logistics. This Series B funding—one of Europe’s largest in spacetech—positions Nyx as a viable competitor in an area long dominated by SpaceX. As Europe strengthens its foothold in space, we can expect more collaborations and rivalries that could redefine the global supply chain in orbit. 🌍 ATMOS Space Cargo and Latitude Expand Reentry Capabilities Seraphim portfolio company, Atmos Space Cargo has signed a multi-launch agreement with Latitude to deploy its re-entry vehicles. Reentry capabilities are a critical piece of the puzzle for creating a sustainable and functional orbital economy, and this deal pushes the needle closer to routine operations in this domain. https://lnkd.in/e5bPPfKE

SpaceX is primed for its 7th Starship test launch on Jan 13, showcasing major upgrades like increased propellant capacity and enhanced avionics. This launch also tests satellite deployment with 10 Starlink simulators, marking a crucial step toward interplanetary travel. #SpaceX, #StarshipLaunch, #SpaceExploration, #MarsMission, #SpaceInnovation, #ElonMusk, #SpaceTechnology, #StarlinkDeployment, #SpaceTravel, #RocketScience

**SpaceX Launches Optus-X Satellite, Strengthens India’s Communication Infrastructure** SpaceX successfully launched the Optus-X telecom satellite from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, marking a new milestone in global space collaboration. The satellite, also known as GSAT-N2, will enhance India’s communication network by providing internet connectivity to remote areas and in-flight services. Falcon 9 lifted off at sunset on Nov 17, delivering the satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit. ISRO partnered with SpaceX due to payload limitations of its LVM-3 rocket, leveraging SpaceX’s expertise for this 4,700 kg satellite. The satellite features 32 beams (8 narrow, 24 wide) and a 14-year lifespan, aimed at boosting connectivity and supporting India’s growing data demands. This launch symbolizes a leap forward in India’s satellite communications and its growing footprint in global space exploration. STARLINK Indian Startup News Starlinks #Starlink #Elonmusk #Satellite