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To: Jim Noble

“Does Starlink have more than one satellite?”


2,846 currently — on the way to 12,000


50 posted on 01/25/2023 7:39:44 PM PST by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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To: BBB333
They deploy 50-60 on each launch. The rocket goes into a slow spin and centrifugal motion assures they all get clear of the bay doors. Then they disperse and navigate to their final orbit position. Musk is a badass when it comes to thinking out of the box.

60 satellites ready to deploy


73 posted on 01/26/2023 11:33:29 AM PST by Pollard ( >>> The Great Reset is already underway! <<<)
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