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SpaceX launches 13th Starship test with advanced Starlink satellites

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SpaceX successfully launched its 13th Starship test flight, carrying next-generation V3 Starlink satellites designed for significantly improved performance. These satellites, capable of up to 1 Tbps downlink and 160 Gbps uplink, are intended to test connectivity with the existing Starlink constellation via high-capacity lasers. As part of the test, two satellites are equipped with cameras to monitor Starship's heat shield during their 20-minute suborbital flight before burning up in the atmosphere. AI

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SpaceX launches 13th Starship test with advanced Starlink satellites

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test launches with Starlink's next-gen satellites

    Starship is carrying 20 V3 Starlink satellites as payload for its 13th test flight.

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