What happened during SpaceX's 13th Starship test? First upgraded Starlinks successfully deployed

SpaceX deployed its first 20 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites during Starship's 13th test flight, demonstrating higher-capacity internet service and progress toward reusable rocket operations. The company plans to launch regular Starlink service by end of 2026 and aims to expand orbital capacity for direct-to-phone connectivity.

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