SpaceX broke 27 new Starlink satellite and record with Falcon 9 Rocket

SpaceX, 14) There are 27 new satellites for Starlink Network on Monday, which will contribute to the scope of internet service offered in many countries. The launch in Florida (United States) established a new one for the Falcon 9 rocket.

According to Elon Musk’s company, the flight began at Cabo Canaveral’s Space Force Station. 27th launch of the first stage of the rocketTo overcome the previous record established two months ago. 16 tasks from this total included the transportation of the equipment to the satellite internet operator.

The B1067 propeller of the Falcon 9 series, which started to operate in June 2021, reinforces itself as one of the main flight options in the company’s fleet. In addition, Galileo L13 constellation, Eutelsat and Telkomsat placed in the satellite orbit and participated in tasks that increase the spacecraft crew.

The top stage continues to take Starlink’s 27 satellites to low earth orbit, The base of the rocket left and returned to the surface immediately after getting up. Read the instructions in the Atlantic Ocean.

How many satellites are Starlink?

Starlink constellation constantly growing Approximately 7,200 operational satelliteAccording to the latest updates of the launch in the early months of 2025. Up to 550 km above the surface of the world.

Each satellite weighs an average of 260 kg. It has a flat panel design with several high performance combined antennaes. In 2019, there is a solar panel to ensure the power supply of the equipment that started to reach the land orbit.

To expand its scope globally, the operator Plans to create a megakonstelation with more than 40 thousand satelliteHigh -speed wide band Internet is available in places that are not yet offered by traditional services. Increased fleet, speed and other benefits should also bring improvements.

However, due to the possibility of disrupting ground observations and causing radioastronomy intervention, the leap in the quantity of the satellite caused concern among astronomers. Remember that there are other companies that investigate such services that contribute to a real “blockage” in the sky.

Starlink in Brazil

Starlink, which has been in the domestic market since 2022, has satellite internet plans for both home and corporate users. As the name implies, housing modality for home use, Cost at $ 236 per monthBringing unlimited data.

In the travel option, Brazil, in the coastal region and international trips, the signature leaves $ 576 R $ per month. This alternative is specified for use in caravans and customers who need to have a high -speed connection to work in different places.

In the commercial version, there are land and sea plans that meet different needs, prices vary according to contracted data franchise. In addition to the monthly fee, it is necessary to purchase the signal purchase kit that can reach more than $ 10,000 depending on sports.

Recently, the Musk operator has requested permission from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to increase the number of satellites operating in Brazil. The regulator should respond to the request within 120 days.

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