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SpaceX Starship Has a Better Chance of a Successful Launch After an Overhaul

SpaceX is preparing for a new test flight of its giant rocket system, Starship, and according to CEO Elon Musk, the chances of the next flight's success have significantly improved thanks to a major overhaul of the system.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX Hires 14-Year-Old Software Engineer

SpaceX has hired a 14-year-old software engineer. Kairan Quazi, a prodigious talent, recently completed his bachelor's degree at Santa Clara University, becoming the youngest graduate in the institution's history.

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T-Mobile and SpaceX Team Up to Use Starlink Satellites

The mobile operator's subscribers will be able to use Starlink satellite Internet at speeds ranging from 2 to 4 Mbps. The Starlink signal will be available everywhere in the US, even in places where there is no cellular coverage.

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ESA in Talks to Replace Russian Soyuz Rockets with Elon Musk's SpaceX

By now, all talks remain at the stage of exploring the best option. The agency also needs to make sure the interface between the launcher and satellite is suitable.

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Starlink Satellite Internet Is Now Available in 32 Countries

SpaceX continues to regularly send Starlink satellites into orbit, delivering dozens of satellites at a time. The constellation currently includes more than 2,000 satellites, but that's just a small part of what the company yet plans to deploy.

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Elon Musk Said the Price Point for a Ticket to Mars Is Affordable for Most People

The billionaire noted that the price would be based on economic feasibility. Some people might even need to sell their assets to visit Mars.

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Elon Musk Tweeted a Video of the Mechazilla Launch Tower

Until recently, the company only shared renderings of the Mechazilla, but now we can see the actual design of the 140-meter structure. The published video confirms that the construction of this impressive tower is nearing completion.

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Elon Musk Warned SpaceX Employees of Potential Bankruptcy

Raptor engines power the Starship rocket designed to be launched to the Moon and Mars. It has already been tested in short flights, but the orbital launch requires up to 39 Raptor engines, requiring a dramatic increase in production.

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Indian Government Urges Citizens Not to Subscribe to Starlink

Starlink registered a business in India on November 1. It is already running an advertising campaign for its services and has opened pre-orders for its Internet. However, it has not yet got a license to provide the services.

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The Number of Starlink Internet Users Exceeds 100K

SpaceX launched its beta version of the Starlink internet service in late 2020. The service provided internet access for $99 a month, not including upfront costs for shipping, terminal installation, and equipment.

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NASA Chose SpaceX to Launch the First Two Modules of the Gateway Station

SpaceX is the first contractor to deliver cargo to the future Lunar Gateway station. Elon Musk's company will deliver the payload to lunar orbit, including research experiments, supplies for astronauts, equipment for collecting samples, and more.

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SpaceX Launches the 17th Batch of 60 Starlink Satellites and Sets New Rocket Reuse Record

SpaceX launched the first batch of Starlink Internet satellites this year as part of the Falcon 9 double-record flight. It is the eighth repeat flight and the second in a row in 38 days.