RT X Freeze (@XFreeze)For the first time, Starship will carry 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites to spaceStarlink V3 is designed to massively expand the network’s capacity and increase user speedsAfter deployment, the test satellites will:• Extend their solar arrays and antennas• Attempt to connect with ground stations in South Africa• Establish links with the wider Starlink constellation using high-capacity lasersThe satellites will follow the same suborbital trajectory as Starship, meaning they wil ...

STARSHIP FLIGHT 13: WHAT TO EXPECTSpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 16, 2026 for Starship Flight 13 — the second flight of the upgraded V3 vehicle.Here’s what’s expected on this test flight:• First flight of the new V3 Starship and Super Heavy booster (major upgrades in structure, engines, and performance)• Deployment test of next-generation Starlink V3 satellites• Continued testing of heat shield performance and reentry• Controlled splashdown of the upper stage in the Indian Ocean (similar to Flight 12)• ...