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X Report 26 Mar 2025

SpaceX's Starlink dish offers gigabit speeds, boosting competitiveness; NRO taps SpaceX for satellite launches, expanding spy satellite network.

SpaceX's Starlink dish offers gigabit speeds, boosting competitiveness; NRO taps SpaceX for satellite launches, expanding spy satellite network.

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SpaceX pushes the envelope with a new gigabit-capable Starlink dish, leaving Europe in search of alternatives. Simultaneously, the NRO expands its spy satellite network with two consecutive SpaceX launches. This week also anticipates multiple key launches, including a Falcon 9 mission.

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SpaceX is on the verge of launching a revolutionary gigabit-speed Starlink dish, setting a new standard in global internet access. This advancement positions SpaceX well above its European counterparts, who are yet to come up with a feasible alternative, potentially leading to a tech gap that could widen over the coming years.

This development signifies a strategic advantage for SpaceX, potentially attracting more international customers and partnerships. The enhanced service could also lead to increased satellite tracking demands and integration with other technological sectors.

Read the full story: TESLARATI

NRO Boosts Spy Network via SpaceX Launches

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) successfully launched the NROL-69 mission using a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This marks the continuation of a strategic partnership aimed at rapidly expanding and modernizing the U.S. spy satellite network through successive SpaceX launches.

The collaboration not only signifies SpaceX’s growing importance in national security but also showcases the reliability and cost-effectiveness of its launch services. These types of missions further cement SpaceX’s role as a key player against international competitors in the space launch industry.

Read the full story: SpaceNews

Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 Ready to Launch

In an eventful week for the aerospace sector, launches from various providers are set to take place, including the scheduled Falcon 9 mission. The Falcon 9 is projected to continue SpaceX’s streak of reliable launches, contributing to its robust launch cadence and covering various payloads from global customers.

With multiple launches in close succession, SpaceX continues to demonstrate its launch capabilities, maintaining logistics efficiency and sustaining market leadership. The competitive landscape remains intense, with other space companies vying for similar market shares.

Read the full story: NASASpaceFlight.com

  • Total Launched: 8131
  • Total On Orbit: 7112
  • Total Working: 7082

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