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SpaceX's Starship to deploy mock satellites in next test (www.reuters.com)
submitted 1 week ago by IndustryStandard@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Friday its upcoming Starship test flight would include the rocket's first attempt to deploy payloads in space by releasing 10 model Starlink satellites, a key demonstration for Starship's potential in the satellite launch market.

"While in space, Starship will deploy 10 Starlink simulators, similar in size and weight to next-generation Starlink satellites as the first exercise of a satellite deploy mission," SpaceX said in a blog post on its website.

The Starship flight from SpaceX's sprawling Boca Chica, Texas facilities, tentatively planned for later this month, will mark the seventh demonstration in a test-to-failure style of rocket development where the company tests new upgrades with each flight.

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[โ€“] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I would argue they don't usually say it that way for Musk

OP said it's weird that they did and you seem to agree and give reasons why. I don't see the confusion.

[โ€“] Tetsuo@jlai.lu 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

OP says it's weird. I'm saying this might be unusual but doesn't really show any intent from the author beside saying Elon Musk owns spaceX.

I don't quite understand if OP thinks there is ulterior motive and if so what is it?

Elon Musk's spaceX seems like a neutral and factual way to present this information.

But I guess I will never know why this is weird. Nevermind.