While much of the world economy stands still, SpaceX has launched another batch of its Internet-beaming satellites into Earth's orbit, continuing the company's push to create a multibillion-dollar telecom business
Elon Musk's space venture launched another batch of its Internet-beaming satellites into Earth's orbit Wednesday, continuing the company's push to create a multibillion-dollar telecom business.The 60 Starlink broadband satellites rode atop one of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets, taking off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at 3:30 pm ET. The devices are now coasting through orbit, where they will soon begin climbing to about 340 miles above ground, their operational altitude.
SpaceX and the broader US space industry have been designated"critical infrastructure" by the federal government, allowing much of their business operations to continue amid the global health crisis, even as stay-at-home orders have shuttered other industries.SpaceX did not respond to requests for comment about its work during the pandemic.The company has launched three Starlink missions so far in 2020. SpaceX also is preparing for its first-ever crewed mission next month.
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