This is just NASA, right? Would really hate to see NSSL be disrupted any more than they already are with the Vulcan issues thus far.

Looks like my 737-800 I'm flying back to DIA from AUS on tomorrow has starlink. First time I've seen a plane other than an emb 170/175 w/ starlink. Such a game changer.

Technologically it's cool. But I actually enjoy being offline during flights.

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Technologically it's cool. But I actually enjoy being offline during flights.

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Is there a requirement to go online?

Anyone have a good update on when Starship will launch ? Should be soon ?

Starlink Mobile’s next-gen satellites will deliver 5G speeds from space with 100x the data density of the current V1 generation satellites

V2 satellites will seamlessly enable streaming, internet browsing, high-speed apps and voice calls, just like being connected to a… pic.twitter.com/ObPjtv0eEC

— Starlink (@Starlink) March 2, 2026

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Anyone have a good update on when Starship will launch ? Should be soon ?

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My guess all along has been late March and I now think it will be that or slip to early April.

Below is SpaceX's full keynote today at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona. They discuss @Starlink Mobile's future.

Highlights:
• SpaceX is just starting to leverage their broader 2 GHz spectrum for emergency services and alerts in Europe.
• Starlink Mobile is now… https://t.co/y630Krnu5T

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) March 2, 2026

Since this thread is on the political board, Mobile Starlink will scare the hell out of despots (and democracies) across the globe when they can't turn off or monitor the cellular communications within their country.

So this is science/space related. But the Japanese released a "picture" of the sun by measuring neutrinos. The science behind it is crazy. But the fact that the neutrinos can give us a glimpse of what is happening within the sun before light does is fascinating.

Also, another great thing about this video is Physics Girl (Dianna) has been battling debilitating auto-immune reactions to covid/vaccination/spike protein/long covid and this is her first video to release in over 3 years.

Really cool video and even better that she appears to be on the very very long road to recovery. Those first videos with Destin a few years ago very really tough to watch.

When is space x launching. Any firm dates in March, as iirc, that was the next proposed time

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Probably slipping to early April at this point.

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I don't think there is any way they get it launched in March based on past testing and proveout tempos prior to launches. They have a whole new ship that has not been fully tested yet, a new test stand, a new launch pad, etc. So even though they appear to be "hauling ass" on the assembly as I saw stated elsewhere, I think it is very optimistic to think they will get all the testing done with no issues and have it stacked and ready to fly in the next 3 weeks. I am thinking mid-late April is more realistic, but I guess we will see.

Yeah 4-6 weeks was the most recent guess from NSF videos I've seen.

PJYoung said:

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Ugh... of course it is.

I was crossing my fingers it'd line up with our spring break

I didn't know about this:

Well, we’re currently getting our next big space telescope ready for launch in 2027. 👀 Learn more about it here: https://t.co/DbKUWLf7wB

— NASA (@NASA) March 5, 2026

ETA:

This observatory will also be able to block starlight to directly see exoplanets and planet-forming disks, complete a statistical census of planetary systems in our galaxy, and settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics.

Idk why it included that first tweet

Me: [reads your post] "why did he include that other tweet"
Me: [reads your next post] "oh"

Keeping you on your toes!

I love that our new space telescope is built on a spare NRO mirror roughly equivalent to Hubble. How many Hubbles does the gov have pointed at the ground?

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves…

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is @NASA’s next space observatory, set to launch as early as fall 2026.

Named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, #NASARoman will have a field of view at least 100 times larger than @NASAHubble.
This… pic.twitter.com/g4dfmMKqQY

— Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (@NASARoman) March 5, 2026

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is
@NASA
's next space observatory, set to launch as early as fall 2026.

Named after NASA's first chief astronomer, #NASARoman will have a field of view at least 100 times larger than
@NASAHubble
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This field of view will help us better understand many cosmic mysteries including dark matter and dark energy. It will revolutionize our understanding of the universe by revealing countless cosmic objects, from stars and planets to galaxies and black holes.

The telescope will be heading a million miles away to Lagrange point 2 along with fellow telescope,
@NASAWebb
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Check out http://nasa.gov/roman to stay up to date on the mission!

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I love that our new space telescope is built on a spare NRO mirror roughly equivalent to Hubble. How many Hubbles does the gov have pointed at the ground?

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I may have been in the facility where these satellites are assembled. You could estimate the number produced by the number of gaps in the mission plaques hanging in the wall.

Booster 19 must be getting close to having all its engines installed.

A Booster transport stand has moved from Sanchez to the ring yard. pic.twitter.com/2uVAUji3KE

— Avid Space (@LabPadre) March 6, 2026

Beach closure this weekend/Monday. Static fire has to be inbound!

The notice we've all been anticipating. Beach closure on March 9th or March 10th/11th between 08:00 and 20:00 all 3 days. pic.twitter.com/nRzIerMXEh

— Avid Space (@LabPadre) March 6, 2026

About 4 weeks for v3 to fly.

Starship V3 first flight in about 4 weeks
pic.twitter.com/wvCkw5mjH0

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 7, 2026

Zach has a great, but very long video about the launch tower/GSE etc. that have changed.

I knew that came out last night but didn't try to watch it then. 1:12 is actually pretty short for his specials. I'll probably watch it tonight.

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I knew that came out last night but didn't try to watch it then. 1:12 is actually pretty short for his specials. I'll probably watch it tonight.

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I've watched about half of it. It's great. But he says this is part ONE of four or possibly five parts.

He puts a very high value into his production quality. I'm surprised Elon hasn't at some point conversed with him, he must have rubbed him the wrong way somehow.

Phillip Sloss of NSF has an update summary on Artemis/SLS changes, fwiw:

Unrelated, but is this possibly/most likely for HLS?

Personal speculation:
The white tiles on the leeward side could serve three simultaneous purposes (standard Musk style engineering)

1 - Increased reusability. The plasma heating and exposure to monatomic Oxygen on re-entry will degrade the exposed Stainless Steel hull and…

— DGM (@DGMJK) March 7, 2026

With only 10 engines installed I guess we're going to get to watch 2 static fire campaigns for B19.

What a view! pic.twitter.com/axseTwoUTS

— Avid Space (@LabPadre) March 8, 2026

A look at the Raptor 3 engines on Booster 19 while being lifted onto pad 2 today ahead of testing scheduled for tomorrow.

3/8/26 pic.twitter.com/lfNoJJcjdz

— Starship Gazer (@StarshipGazer) March 8, 2026