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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!!!!!

Starship's Sixth Flight Test: Countdown to Launch! 🚀 Get ready for another historic moment in space exploration! Starship's sixth flight test is targeted for Tuesday, November 19th at 2200 UTC. Tune in to the live webcast on X SpaceX to witness the launch and follow the mission's progress. This flight aims to push the boundaries of space technology, with key objectives including: Booster Return & Catch: Building on the success of the fifth flight test, the Super Heavy booster will attempt to return to the launch site and be caught by the launch tower. In-Space Engine Ignition: Starship's upper stage will perform a critical in-space engine burn. Heatshield Experiments: Testing advanced thermal protection systems for future missions. Let's come together to support this ambitious endeavor and celebrate the future of space exploration! 📸 SpaceX #SpaceX #Starship #SpaceExploration #Innovation #Technology #Science #AdAstra

No brunch for me this weekend. I'm going to be on the edge of my seat watching this SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket blastoff with 2 Singapore made IDRS terminals... The SpaceX flight is carrying 2 satellites with Addvalue Innovation's IDRS terminals onboard. You can watch the launch here: https://loom.ly/ABaeGOo Our IDRS terminals are designed to improve communication with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and their mission control HQs. Traditional methods of communication with LEO satellites can be challenging due to their constantly moving position. IDRS helps to increase connection time with LEO satellites so that their owners can steer them to avoid crashes in space(yes it happens!). These two additional IDRS terminals will increase our network to 15, ensuring the safety of their LEO satellites moving at 28,000km/h. Our IDRS customer list is literally the who's-who of the satellite world: Atomos Space, Capella Space, Hedron Space and many others. EDIS- Economic Development Innovations Singapore, which I helped to co-found, is the largest shareholder in SGX Group Mainboard-listed Addvalue. Just so proud to see our deeptech portfolio companies make a difference on earth and in space! #NoBrunch #Blastoff #Wonder #DeepTech

Today, SpaceX achieved another remarkable milestone in its quest to revolutionize space exploration. The recent SpaceX launch highlighted significant advancements in developing the world’s largest rocket, Starship, which towers 400 feet tall. 1. Successful liftoff of the Super Heavy booster 2. Separation of the Starship upper stage 3. New satellite deployment capabilities tested in space Every success and setback in this journey brings us closer to exploring the cosmos and extending humanity's reach beyond #Earth. Cheers to #ElonMusk and the team at #SpaceX; the visionaries and engineers making this a reality! 🚀🌟 Meanwhile, don’t miss the slowed-down version of the SpaceX booster catch with intense music, showcasing the impressive Raptor engines! #Starship #SpaceExploration #FutureOfSpace #SpaceX #RocketLaunch #RaptorEngines #Aerospace #Innovation

Add another to the long list of amazing biproducts of the oil & gas business.

🚀 SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 27 Starlink Satellites 🚀 SpaceX continues to revolutionize space exploration with the successful launch of the Falcon 9 rocket, delivering 27 Starlink satellites into orbit. This recent launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base adds to the expanding satellite internet constellation, aiming to provide global high-speed internet access. With each launch, SpaceX brings us closer to bridging the digital divide and ensuring connectivity for remote and underserved regions. The relentless pursuit of innovation by SpaceX underscores its commitment to transforming the future of communication and connectivity. #SpaceX #Starlink #SatelliteInternet #Connectivity #Innovation

India's Pixxel is set to launch three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket from California on Tuesday, the first such network in the country's nascent private space sector, Pixxel's chief told Reuters. The satellites will be placed in a sun-synchronous orbit at roughly 550 km, with the remaining three slated for deployment in the second quarter of the year. Pixxel's founder and chief executive Awais Ahmed told Reuters that it plans to add 18 more spacecraft to the six it has already developed, eyeing a share of the satellite imaging market projected to reach $19 billion by 2029. Read more: thekarostartup.com #PixxelSatellites #HyperspectralImaging #IndianSpaceSector #PrivateSpaceIndustry #SpaceX #SatelliteLaunch #SunSynchronousOrbit #SpaceTechnology #IndiaInSpace

The SpaceX and Blue Origin Talent Exchange: Unveiling the Space Exodus Discover the intriguing numbers behind the talent exchange between SpaceX and Blue Origin, as 361 employees departed SpaceX while 85 joined. Explore the pattern and timing of this phenomenon, and delve into the implications for both companies. Join the space discussion now! #SpaceXBlueOriginTalentExchange #SpaceExodus #SpaceIndustryNews #SpaceExploration #TalentExchange #SpaceX #BlueOrigin #AerospaceIndustry #SpaceTalk #SpaceRace

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