SpaceX Successfully Deploys First V3 Starlink Satellites As Starship Completes Thirteenth Test Flight

SpaceX deployed its first V3 Starlink satellites on Starship's thirteenth test flight, with next-generation satellites offering 10x downlink and 24x uplink capacity over previous generations. The V3 design is optimised for Starship deployment, potentially adding 60 terabits per second capacity per launch.

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