SpaceX released images captured by Starlink Version 3 satellites following 20-minute in-flight demonstrations during the July 24 Starship-Super Heavy flight test, according to senior space editor Irene Klotz of Aviation Week. The pictures, posted on X on July 30, show the next-generation spacecraft in space after deployment from Starship.
Starship Flight Test Deploys Next-Generation Satellites
The July 24 integrated flight test of the Starship and Super Heavy vehicle served as a testbed for hardware deployments. During the flight, Starlink Version 3 spacecraft executed 20-minute in-flight demonstrations before releasing into orbit.
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Visual Confirmation From Orbit
Images shared on X on July 30 provide a direct look at the hardware operating in the harsh environment of low-Earth orbit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rocket launched the Starlink Version 3 satellites?
The spacecraft flew aboard the Starship-Super Heavy vehicle during its July 24 flight test.
When were the in-space images made public?
SpaceX published the photographs on X on July 30.
How long did the in-flight demonstrations last?
The Starlink V3 hardware conducted 20-minute in-flight tests before deployment.
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