SpaceX gives rare look inside Starlink factory: 70 satellites a week and mini lasers

SpaceX gives rare look inside Starlink factory: 70 satellites a week and mini lasers

 12:30 27/08/2025

SpaceX is rapidly scaling Starlink production, now manufacturing 70 satellites weekly at its Redmond facility. They've also developed mini lasers for third-party satellite connectivity, tested at 25Gbps over 4,000 km. Starship's upcoming test flight will deploy Starlink simulators, paving the way for larger satellite launches and expanded global internet coverage. A Texas facility produces 15,000 Starlink antenna dishes daily.
SpaceX's 10th Starship test flight delayed: why the world’s biggest rocket was stopped ahead of the high-stakes launch

SpaceX's 10th Starship test flight delayed: why the world’s biggest rocket was stopped ahead of the high-stakes launch

 02:30 25/08/2025

SpaceX's tenth Starship test flight faced an abrupt halt in Texas minutes before launch, intensifying suspense among space enthusiasts. This setback, following earlier failures this year, underscores the challenges in developing the massive rocket crucial for both NASA's lunar ambitions and Elon Musk's Mars vision. The flight aimed to test booster landings, heat shield durability, and satellite deployment.
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