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SpaceX Launched 1000 Starlink Satellites in First Half of 2024 & Direct to Cell Starting in the Fall

• Next Big Future - Brian Wang

Most of the satellites are Version 2 Mini Starlinks with increased bandwidth.

SpaceX has been deploying Direct-to-Cellphone Starlinks since January 2024. This will enable enabling global texting, calling, and browsing with existing unmodified cellphones. SpaceX is still testing these capabilities.


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