SpaceX launches 60 new Starlink internet satellites

SpaceX launched 60 more Starlink internet relay platforms into orbit Sunday as the company ramps up network testing in Washington state and touts a streak of nearly 300 satellites launched since June without a spacecraft failure.

Today's flight marked the 18th launch of 2020 for SpaceX and the 95th Falcon 9 flight to date. SpaceX has had a busy summer and could have its busiest launch year yet.

The 60 flat-panel satellites separated from the rocket at 9:29 a.m. EDT (1329 GMT) to conclude SpaceX’s 70th straight successful mission.

With the satellites launched Sunday, SpaceX has placed 835 Starlink broadband relay stations into orbit, including prototypes that won’t be used for commercial service.

That extends SpaceX’s lead in operating the largest fleet of satellites in orbit.

Meanwhile, NASA is seeking to put a 4G network on the moon.

NASA awarded $370 million to over a dozen companies to deploy technology on the lunar surface. Those innovations include remote power generation, cryogenic freezing, robotics, safer landing and 4G.

Source: https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/10/18/spacex-launches-another-batch-of-starlink-satellites/

Source: https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites-launch-rocket-landing-oct-18-2020

Source: https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/tech/4g-network-moon-trnd/index.html

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