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On Sunday, June 4, SpaceX launched a new batch of 22 Internet satellites of its next-generation Starlink “V2 mini” into orbit. As reported by Ukrinform, this was reported
As reported by Ukrinform, this was reported by the company. Twitter.
“Throw it,” SpaceX said.
Take off! pic.twitter.com/FVL8j6vu1
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 4, 2023
Space.com states that the launch of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle was carried out at 15:21 Kiev time from the spaceport in Florida, USA.
Starlink “V2 mini” satellites are more powerful versions of their Starlink predecessors.
First stage of Falcon 9 Just Read the Instructions landed on drone pic.twitter.com/bg6OerL9IG
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 4, 2023
According to the company, the new satellites provide more bandwidth and are equipped with Hall-effect electric motors that have more than twice the thrust of old vehicles.
The Hall effect engine is a type of electrostatic rocket engine that uses the Hall effect (enclosed entrainment of electrons).
More than 4,000 Starlink satellites are already in orbit, and the company has regulatory approval to launch another 12,000.
However, SpaceX has applied for permission to add 30,000 more satellites to the project.
As Ukrinform reported, on Wednesday, May 31, SpaceX launched a new batch of 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit.
Photo: SpaceX
Source: Ukrinform
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