DocM Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Jeeezzzz....as if they don't have enough irons in the fire. May be why they opened the new facility near Seattle and started headhunting from every company in sight, including the Microsoft hardware guys. Operationally, at 250lbs each a Falcon 9 could launch about 30 satellites at a time in its standard fairing without coming close to its mass capacity. @elon musk SpaceX is still in the early stages of developing advanced micro-satellites operating in large formations. Announcement in 2 to 3 months. http://m.wsj.com/articles/BL-DGB-38801 Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Is Building Internet Satellites Elon Musk confirmed a Wall Street Journal story late Monday that his company, SpaceX, is developing advanced satellites to deliver Internet access. In a post to his Twitter account, the founder and chief executive of the closely-held rocket company said SpaceX is in early development of new micro-satellites. He added that an announcement is coming in two to three months. Responding to another Twitter user who asked if they are for cheap Internet access for the masses, Musk said unfettered certainly and at very low cost. The Wall Street Journal first reported on Friday that Musk is working with entrepreneur Greg Wyler, founder of a startup called WorldVu Satellites, that hopes to deliver fast Internet service using a vast constellation of small satellites. Musk and Wyler have discussed with industry executives launching around 700 satellites, each weighing less than 250 pounds, the Journal reported. A spokesman for SpaceX didnt immediately respond to a request for comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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