1/ 25iQuiz: A SpaceX launch of another 60 Starlink satellites in two days would mean 180 so far. Assuming an average of 20 Gbps per satellite, how much of that capacity is usable given areas covered by water, power requirements and regulatory limits? licensing.fcc.gov/myibfs/downloa…
2/ "Although designated Starlink 2, this mission will actually be the third launch of 60 Starlink satellites weighing in at 34,400 pounds (15,600 kg). Starlink 3 in about mid-January, and Starlink 4 in late January." Fourth flight for the booster core. spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/…
3/ Planet Labs’ earth-observing constellation is 234 satellites, including the larger SkySats. Planet’s constellation is currently the largest commercial satellite constellation. (By number, but not by total mass. Doves are 3 kg, and SkySats are 90 kg.) allthingsnuclear.org/lgrego/ucs-sat…
