@ElonMusk: Looks like a thin, flat, round UFO on a stick. Starlink Terminal has motors to self-adjust optimal angle to view sky. Instructions are simply: - Plug in socket - Point at sky These instructions work in either order. No training required.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1214548764054216704

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<b>Starship Development Thread #8</b>
Quick Links<a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EFmGjfCXUAEpGfb.jpg"></a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/ellkmn/starship_development_thread_7/#siteTable_t3_ellkmn">JUMP TO COMMENTS</a> | <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/ellkmn/starship_development_thread_7/#siteTable_t3_ellkmn">Alternative Jump To Comments Link</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDkP5NWUhfHXZNhcGr2G2pQ/live">SPADRE LIVE</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwMITSkc1Fms6PoJoh1OUQ/live">LABPADRE LIVE</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/2d8l_0w2VKM">LABPADRE DIRECT</a>Overview<a href="https://youtu.be/C8JyvzU0CXU">Starship</a> development is currently concentrated at SpaceX's Starship Assembly Site in Boca Chica, Texas, where preparations for the first Starship Version 1 build (SN1) are underway. Elon hopes this article will fly in the <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1210756338348744705">spring of 2020</a>. The Texas site has been undergoing a pivot toward the new flight design which will, in part, utilize a <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1211546797799288832">semi clean room</a> welding environment and <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1211541778639343616">improved bulkhead manufacturing techniques</a>. Starship construction in Florida is on hold and many materials, components and equipment there have been moved to Texas.Currently under construction at Kennedy Space Center's LC-39A are a dedicated <a href="https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=48720.0">Starship launch platform and landing pad</a>. Starhopper's Texas launch site <a href="https://twitter.com/austinbarnard45/status/1196203186652110848">was modified</a> to handle Starship Mk.1 and a larger Superheavy capable mount is expected to be built on the previously undeveloped <a href="https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=48895.msg2017517#msg2017517">east side of the property</a>. At SpaceX's McGregor Texas site where <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1178128488697618432">Raptor</a> is tested there are <a href="https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2019/10/spacex-renovating-falcon-stand-mcgregor/">two operational test stands, and a third has been under construction</a>. McGregor was scheduled to receive <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1205676667705757696">Raptor SN17 around the end of 2019</a>.Previous Threads:(2019-02-01) <a href="https://redd.it/am4gxw/">Starhopper Thread #1</a> A dramatic venting watertower(2019-04-27) <a href="https://redd.it/bi08h9/">Starhopper Thread #2</a> Hops and hiccups - Starships never come alone(2019-06-27) <a href="https://redd.it/c61lqs/">Starhopper Thread #3</a> RCS and SN6 - 20 meter hopping(2019-07-26) <a href="https://redd.it/ci70t4/">Starhopper Thread #4</a> 150 meter hop and Mk.1 and Mk.2 protoype growth(2019-08-27) <a href="https://redd.it/cv8vi4/">Starhopper 150m Hop</a> Updates and discussion(2019-08-31) <a href="https://redd.it/cxyt8x/">Starship Dev Thread #5</a> Mk.1 fins and temporary assembly(2019-09-27) <a href="https://redd.it/d9l5bm/">Starship Presentation Updates Thread</a> Updates and discussion - <a href="https://youtu.be/sOpMrVnjYeY">Webcast</a>(2019-10-09) <a href="http://redd.it/dfd8ik/">Starship Dev Thread #6</a> Mk.1 partial reassembly and bulkhead liberation(2019-11-24) <a href="http://redd.it/e11zs0/">Starship Dev Thread #7</a> Dev focus shifts squarely to Boca Chica and SN1/Mk.3Vehicle UpdatesStarship SN1 (Mk.3) at Boca Chica, Texas — Construction and Updates2020-01-07<a href="https://twitter.com/BocaChicaGal/status/1214689299276410880">Test tank halves mated</a> (<em>Twitter</em>)2019-12-29<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1211531714633314304">Three bulkheads nearing completion</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1211577293296087041">One mated with ring/barrel</a> (<em>Twitter</em>)2019-12-28<a href="https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=48895.msg2…

I created a visual satellite tracker to help people observe StarLink
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Submitted January 07, 2020 at 07:55PM by TJKoury
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The Starlink-2 satellite train will be visible for several weeks. Check for viewing times at your location here!
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Submitted January 07, 2020 at 11:54PM by modeless
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Falcon Boosters' Entry Energy Comparison
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Michael Baylor on Twitter: “Expecting transportation of the Starship pathfinder tank section to the Boca Chica pad as early as tomorrow evening ahead of a pressurization test to failure in the coming days.”
https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1215125251471765504?s=21

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Reality and hype in satellite constellations
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Air Force released some awesome photos!
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B1049.4 returns to Port Canaveral - Video from the beach and waterway
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Falcon 9 returns to Port Canaveral aboard the Of Course I Still Love You droneship at sunset following the recent Starlink mission.
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Bopper (Baby StarPopper) this morning after the overpressure event at SpaceX Boca Chica.
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Submitted January 10, 2020 at 04:28PM by ChristianM
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Elon Musk on Twitter: Dome to barrel weld made it to 7.1 bar, which is pretty good as ~6 bar is needed for orbital flight. With more precise parts & better welding conditions, we should reach ~8.5 bar, which is the 1.4 factor of safety needed for crewed flight.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1215719463913345024?s=21

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Static fire of Falcon 9 complete – targeting January 18 for an in-flight demonstration of Crew Dragon’s launch escape system, which will verify the spacecraft’s ability to carry astronauts to safety in the unlikely event of an emergency during ascent
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r/SpaceX @ Starship Update 2019
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Submitted January 11, 2020 at 05:56PM by yoweigh
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@yousuck2020: [WANTED!!!] Why not be the ‘first woman’ to travel to the moon? #MZ_looking_for_love https://t.co/R5VEMXwggl https://t.co/mK6fIJDeiv
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Submitted January 12, 2020 at 09:55AM by Alvian_11
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January 2020 Meta Thread: New year, new rules, new mods, new tools
Welcome to another r/SpaceX meta thread, where we talk about how the sub is running and the stuff going on behind the scenes, and where everyone can offer input on things they think are good, bad or anything in between.Our last meta thread went pretty well, so we’re sticking with the new format going forward.In short, we're leaving this as a stub and writing up a handful of topics as top level comments to get the ball rolling. Of course, we invite you to start comment threads of your own to discuss any other subjects of interest as well.As usual, you can ask or say anything in freely in this thread. We will only remove abusive spam and bigotry.Quick Links to Mod Topics:General Sub updatesHelping OutTransparency ReportRules UpdateNew Features - Campaign threads, UI tweaks, feedbackReview of Last METACommunity Topics:Gift ExchangeThe road ahead for r/SpaceXThe problem with downvoting unpopular opinionsLeaks and content removal

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Designed this infographic poster for the In-Flight Abort Test next week
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Submitted January 12, 2020 at 11:24PM by jofus2001
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About the ring around the second stage: at which point does it split up and into how many parts? This seems to vary quite a bit (Links to videos with timestamp inside)
It looks like the ring splits up into a varying number of parts and it also doesn't seem to happen at the same moment every time during the second stage sequence, compared to SES-1. Is that something that's predefined or does it happen randomly? Did the material change or the configuration?Here are the links to the timestamps for the official YouTube streams showing the ring separation for the 5 most recent launches:Jan 7, 2020 - Starlink MissionDec 16, 2019 - JCSAT-18/Kacific1 MissionDec 5, 2019 - CRS-19 MissionNov 11, 2019 - Starlink MissionAug 6, 2019 - AMOS-17 MISSION

Submitted January 12, 2020 at 09:08PM by MikeMcCool
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Starlink's effects on Astronomical Observations
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Submitted January 12, 2020 at 12:40AM by LukeWilson59
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Slow motion liftoff and timelapse video of Starlink 2
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Submitted January 13, 2020 at 03:28PM by learntimelapse
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Crew Dragon | Launch Escape Animation
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