SpaceX to launch 58 new Starlink satellites into space; check how to watch the live stream

Elon Musk-owned X is set to launch its next batch of satellites into Earth’s orbit for its internet-from- initiative called Starlink. It’s a satellite network that is being developed by private Aero company to offer low-cost internet to remote areas from . X will be deploying a total of 58 fresh satellites this week as part of its eleventh batch, with three or satellites joining m as part of X’s rideshare program.

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upcoming Starlink will also mark 100th launch by Aero company since its inaugural Falcon 1 rocket launch 14 years ago. satellites will be carried into Earth’s orbit along with Planet Labs’ three SkySats. X will be sending new Starlink satellites and SkySats into in its flagship Falcon 9 rocket, which will be a milestone for both American aero manufacturer and its fleet of Falcon 9 rocket boosters.

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How to watch X launch live stream?

Falcon 9 is set to lift off on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:31 AM EDT from Launch Complex 40 facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. People who wish to watch launch mission live can visit company’s official website at link here.

Alternatively, you can also catch launch event live by visiting X’s official YouTube channel or simply at video embedded below:

live stream will begin about 15 minutes before scheduled liftoff.

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X has launched a total of 597 Starlink broband satellites into Earth's orbit as of August 7, 2020. It is considered  biggest constellation in .  company hopes to construct around 12,000 satellite mega-constellations, which could be furr extended to 42,000.

Aero company is expected to offer worldwide cover with its constellation project which will offer high-speed internet service to users. However, project essentially aims to concentrate on locations that are under-served.  X has also started inviting interested people to receive updates on Starlink news and availability of beta test for ir respective areas by filling out an online form.

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