SpaceX
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Coverage places flight operations; government and commercial missions; and technical performance within the wider context of SpaceX. Conclusions concerning flight operations remain tied to independent mission outcomes, flight data, and transparent methods; company targets and demonstration milestones may change before routine service.
Coverage places flight operations; government and commercial missions; and technical performance within the wider context of SpaceX. Conclusions concerning flight operations remain tied to independent mission outcomes, flight data, and transparent methods; company targets and demonstration milestones may change before routine service.
Starlink Satellites Face Near-Constant Collision Avoidance in Orbit
SpaceX's Starlink satellites have performed hundreds of thousands of collision avoidance maneuvers in the past year, highlighting the growing challenge of managing orbital traffic and the risks posed by increasing satellite numbers
Portable X-ray Imaging System Demonstrates Diagnostic Quality in Space
A commercial portable X-ray device was operated aboard an orbital spacecraft, producing diagnostic-quality radiographs comparable to those acquired on Earth and highlighting the potential for in-flight medical imaging beyond ultrasound
SpaceX Starship Flight 13 to Test Starlink V3 Deployment
SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 13 from Starbase, Texas, aiming to deploy 20 Starlink Version 3 satellites and test upgraded booster recovery systems in a mission scheduled for July 16