SpaceX will briefly test V3 Starlink satellites on the next Starship flight, with the satellites operating for a few minutes before atmospheric burn-up.

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SpaceX

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Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:41:02 GMT · 9h 6m ago

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Why

The V3 satellites are intended to upgrade Starlink with gigabit speeds.

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This test flight aims to validate upgrades for Starlink's satellite internet service, potentially leading to higher speeds for users.

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