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SpaceX set to conduct world’s first and second orbital launches of 2022

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It’s possible that SpaceX’s next launch will also be delayed, causing another schedule flip-flop, but the company’s third dedicated rideshare mission remains on track to lift off NET 10:25 am EST (15:25 UTC) on January 13th as of Tuesday. (2/4) Fairing recovery north of Cuba ~606km downrange. Booster LZ1 landing.

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SpaceX navy deploys for back-to-back Italian radar satellite, Starlink launches

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Continuing what appears to be SpaceX’s preferred pace of activity in 2022, several ships in the company’s navy have deployed to support two Falcon 9 launches scheduled later this week. Bob is outbound for the CSG-2 mission and heading ~596 km downrange towards Cuba to recover the fairing. Second departure of the day!

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Come Home With Memories, Not a Shocking Phone Bill

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There are two major options: You can get a data plan directly through your phone company or you can swap out your phone’s SIM card, a small chip that stores data about you and your carrier — on newer phones, you can use an app that does the same thing. Some exceptions: Cuba and the Maldives. Exceptions: Cuba and the Maldives.

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SpaceX successful in epic third Starship test launch

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The ships’ engines shut down just over eight and a half minutes into flight and were officially in space, coasting between the Florida Keys and Cuba on its way to its planned re-entry over the Indian Ocean. Questions or comments? Shoot me an email at rangle@teslarati.com , or Tweet me @RDAnglePhoto.

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SpaceX preparing for third rideshare launch with dozens of small satellites

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One week after SpaceX and the world’s first orbital launch of 2022, the company is a few days out from its second launch of the year – this time carrying dozens of small satellites for a variety of rideshare customers. Fairing recovery north of Cuba ~606km downrange. Booster LZ1 landing. Dogleg maneuver to SSO azimuth.

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Twitter discouraged from building HQ in Florida by Governor DeSantis

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He also boasted about Florida’s first FinTech Academy, which could support a company like Twitter. However, Governor DeStanis noted that “importing” a tech company from San Francisco was not high on Florida’s list. Mayor Curry argued that Jacksonville was a haven for tech talent.

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SpaceX preparing salvo of polar Starlink launches from West and East coasts

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Falcon 9 boosters will be landing around 40 miles off the coast of Cuba Reentry and landing burns should be easily visible for those on shore, especially at night… [link] pic.twitter.com/gz10GxFJmr — Eric Ralph (@13ericralph31) June 22, 2021.

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