Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:32:12 +0000
SpaceX plans to build ‘several million’ Starlink user terminals per year, V2 satellite launches reliant on Starship
In an internal email seen by Space Explored, Elon Musk announced that SpaceX intends to build “several million [Starlink user terminal] units per year.” In order to have the internet bandwidth to support this goal, SpaceX will need to deploy its V2 Starlink satellites in orbit. It turns out, however, that this goal is entirely reliant on its next-gen Starship rocket that is currently in development in South Texas.
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Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:47:10 +0000
Elon Musk says SpaceX could face ‘genuine risk of bankruptcy’ from Starship engine production
In an email sent to SpaceX employees, obtained by Space Explored, Elon Musk addressed the ‘crisis’ of Starship Raptor engine production and said the company could face a ‘genuine risk of bankruptcy’ if the company is unable to achieve a Starship flight rate of once every two weeks next year.
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Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:29:05 +0000
Kennedy Space Center’s Cyber Monday deal: Free child admission w/ adult ticket
While Kennedy Space Center’s Black Friday deal was a great way to save on annual passes, the Cyber Monday deal brings down the cost of a one-day ticket. Today only, with the purchase of an adult daily-admission ticket to KSCVC, you get a free child daily-admission ticket.
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Fri, 26 Nov 2021 23:45:53 +0000
Black Friday Space Deals: Star Wars Lego, Fisher Space Pen, apparel, more
It’s Black Friday! A time to eat leftovers, lounge around the house, maybe find a Christmas tree, and shop Black Friday deals! The deals have been in full swing for a while now, from telescopes to Star Wars legos! Head below for our roundup of space-related deals!
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Fri, 26 Nov 2021 23:44:07 +0000
Black Friday deal takes $300 off eVscope eQuinox smartphone-controlled telescope
Earlier this year, I $2,699. It may not be the latest scope from Unistellar, but not much changed between the eQuinox and the eVscope 2, so it may be worth taking this deal. Head below the fold to see if this deal is right for you!
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