SpaceX this year launched 96 successful missions with its Falcon series of rockets, topping its previous annual record of 61 orbital launches in 2022.

SpaceX sets new rocket record with 96 successful launches in 2023::SpaceX this year launched 96 successful missions with its Falcon series of rockets, topping its previous annual record of 61 orbital launches in 2022.

  • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 months ago

    let’s be honest though - they’re launching starlinks at a loss on the hope of future returns.

    It’s not profitable like an external customer would be. And the more I think about starlink’s future implications the more I think the whole thing should be nationalized by the US government like TOR: let anyone connect to the internet, especially in areas under attack.

    And also, swarm the sats against launching icbms if needed :D

    • Player2@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Starlink is definitely at a loss right now. Despite this, Falcon 9 launch costs are significantly lower for actual customers as well, and the reuse factor cannot be ignored