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SpaceX's Starship launching to orbit for first time ever today

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prodigycorp · 1790593015 · focus · HN ↗
Distillation: Stream starts in about 1hr. Payload is 26 starlink v3 satellites.
Launch window is 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM eastern time.
Superheavy will land 7min after launch. Starship lands 9hrs post launch.
Edit: Both will be splashdowns (originally said they'll be caught)
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1. raverbashing · 1790599951 · focus · HN ↗
  > Payload is 26 starlink v3 satellites.
  F9 fits how many?
  1. xoa · 1790605490 · focus · HN ↗
    >>Payload is 26 starlink v3 satellites.
    >F9 fits how many?
    Zero. Starlink v3 is too big for the F9 payload fairing. It's not just a matter of mass, the diameter and overall volume is important as well. In terms of performance, last I read they're supposed to add 1 Tbps of capacity each, so assuming they all work the first time all 26 would be around 10x the network addition of a full F9 v2 Mini launch. But the larger antennas would have other advantages beyond sheer bandwidth, and they'll be able to start getting more serious about direct to cell.
    bayarearefugee · 1790608566 · focus · HN ↗
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