SpaceX does it again!!! + Rolling out Starlink - Page 20

Onkel Neal · 03-03-21, 06:04 PM

SN 10 at T-10:00

Onkel Neal · 03-03-21, 06:25 PM

Much better result this time.

Rockstar · 03-03-21, 06:25 PM

Hot damn! It landed and its vertical!

Rockstar · 03-03-21, 06:30 PM

and KABOOM it blew up 10 minutes later. Still though what a launch and landing,

Onkel Neal · 03-03-21, 10:47 PM

Ain't no way I'd ride in that thing.

Catfish · 03-04-21, 02:29 AM

Much better

Now if they can delay the boom effect for say ten years ..

Onkel Neal · 03-06-21, 06:14 PM

Starlink users in rural UK share insights on satellite internet system: “Amazing”

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Starlink beta users in rural UK have shared their insights on the satellite internet service, particularly with regards to how it compares to their previous web providers. Based on the reception of the service so far, it appears that Starlink is already touching lives for the better, especially among those who have been forced to endure painfully slow internet connections from conventional ISPs.

While addressing the PA news agency, Bredgar, Kent resident Aaron Wilkes noted that his household’s fixed internet line was supposed to provide him with speeds of about 20 Mbps. That was already significantly lower than the 71.8 Mbps national average reported by Ofcom for May 2020, but things were actually a lot worse. According to Wilkes, his internet service usually lagged between 0.5 to 1 Mbps, making it extremely challenging to perform simple tasks such as streaming videos on Netflix.

After installing Starlink, Wilkes’ internet connection averaged 175 Mbps, with the satellite system going as high as 215 Mbps. This was enough not only for streaming video content, but even downloading games as well. “The ability to be able to download content so quickly compared to our standard BT line is amazing,” the Bredgar resident said.

Granted, Starlink’s monthly rate is relatively high at £90 per month, but for many users, this is a price worth paying for proper internet connectivity. This was a point highlighted by Martin Langmaid, who set up the satellite internet system for his mother’s house near the Devon village of Dunsford. “She moved into the countryside to be nearer to my brother, who is a farmer. Modern-day business requires internet. You can’t get away from it, so that’s what she needed. If you need connectivity to run a business and if you need connectivity for communication, particularly in COVID times, £90 a month is quite justifiable,” Langmaid said.

Considering Starlink’s early stages, both Wilkes and Langmaid have noted that the satellite internet system does encounter downtimes from time to time, just as warned by SpaceX for the ongoing Beta. However, these downtimes have been getting shorter as of late, which suggests that the system is improving at a rapid pace. Wilkes noted that initially, he would see up to 127 minutes of downtime in one day, but now, the downtimes usually last just about 4-5 minutes per day.

Dowly · 04-17-23, 06:44 AM

Rockstar · 04-17-23, 06:55 AM

How long will it take to go from Texas to Kauai?

Jimbuna · 04-17-23, 07:31 AM

Now set for 1420 GMT as far as I can ascertain.

mapuc · 04-17-23, 08:21 AM

The Launch has been postponed for at least 48 hours.

Markus

Skybird · 04-17-23, 08:23 AM

"Scotty...!!!"

Jimbuna · 04-17-23, 08:25 AM

Rockstar · 04-17-23, 09:49 AM

Rumor is launch will happen on 420 day

Onkel Neal · 04-20-23, 08:10 AM

Starship launch T-20 min
https://www.youtube.com/live/-1wcilQ58hI?feature=share

03-03-21, 06:04 PM	#286
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03-03-21, 06:25 PM	#287
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Much better result this time. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-03-21, 06:25 PM	#288
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,811 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Hot damn! It landed and its vertical! __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

03-03-21, 06:30 PM	#289
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,811 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	and KABOOM it blew up 10 minutes later. Still though what a launch and landing, __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

03-03-21, 10:47 PM	#290
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Ain't no way I'd ride in that thing. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-04-21, 02:29 AM	#291
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04-17-23, 06:44 AM	#293
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,004 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	SpaceX's Starship flight test LIVE in 30 minutes!

04-17-23, 06:55 AM	#294
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,811 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	How long will it take to go from Texas to Kauai? __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

04-17-23, 07:31 AM	#295
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,962 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Now set for 1420 GMT as far as I can ascertain. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

04-17-23, 08:21 AM	#296
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,832 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	The Launch has been postponed for at least 48 hours. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

04-17-23, 08:23 AM	#297
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04-17-23, 08:25 AM	#298
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04-17-23, 09:49 AM	#299
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04-20-23, 08:10 AM	#300
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,283 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Starship launch T-20 min https://www.youtube.com/live/-1wcilQ58hI?feature=share __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web