SpaceX launches Starlink Gen2 on December 28, 2022. Unmitigated, SpaceX launches 54 Starlink Gen2s into orbit. Starlink was launched from a Space Force station called Cape Canaveral in Florida.
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Breaking news, SpaceX launches Starlink Gen2
The Starlink Gen2 launch uses the Falcon 9 rocket marking the first wave of up to 7500 model units an increase from the previous model.
This rocket launched at 4:34 am EST. With this launch, we will be adding more capacity into the network.
Purpose of the launch
The rocket launch is certainly not without reason. The 54 satellites launched have the important aim of supporting faster delivery of services. In this case, the services specialize in areas that have high demand.
Rocket flights carrying Starlink Gen2 satellites can provide increased traffic handling.
The next target is SpaceX to launch Starlink Gen2, which can send Internet services directly to smartphones.
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Rocket Back to Earth
The launch took place in two stages. The second stage launched the satellite separately from the first stage. The launch time for the second stage was approximately two and a half minutes.
When the second stage launches the satellite into space, the first vehicle returns to Earth. His landing on a drone vessel named A Shortfall of Gravity in the Atlantic Ocean 8 minutes after takeoff.
You should know that this landing also marks the end of SpaceX’s 60th successful launch in 2022. When you compare this success, it’s nearly 2 times SpaceX’s record 31 launches in 2021.
Number of satellites in orbit
With the news that SpaceX has launched Starlink Gen2, many are wondering how many satellites are currently in orbit.
The latest news claims that SpaceX has about 3,300 Starlink satellites in orbit. The existence of a large number of satellites certainly impresses customers around the world.
Elon Musk once boasted that he had one million active subscribers in all corners of the world. Regardless of the number of subscribers, the services available are low-latency and high-speed Internet. The cost is also affordable, and it can even enter remote areas.
The large number of satellites in orbit also allows for a greater range. Its range can extend to cruise ships and motorhome yachts.
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With extensive coverage, existing service speeds can reach 200 megabits per second. This shows a better level of speed than before.
On the other hand, SpaceX’s mission to launch Starlink Gen2 received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 1, 2022. In addition, the founders of SpaceX also plan to use the Starship rocket to go to the space for about 18 months. (R10/HR-Online)
