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SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites aboard Starship
Original: Live coverage: SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites to orbit on Starship
SpaceX is preparing to launch the first Starlink V3 satellites into orbit using its Starship rocket, with live coverage underway of the mission. The launch marks a new stage for the Starlink constellation, as the larger V3 satellites are designed to be carried only by Starship. Observers are watching closely to see whether the vehicle can successfully deploy the payloads.
Why now: It is a major milestone test of Starship's ability to deploy next-generation Starlink satellites.
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- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites to orbit on Starship · spaceflightnow.com
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