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SpaceX Updates: 100,000 Gen3 Starlink Satellites Planned & Starship Flight 13 Progress - July 2026

SpaceXSaturday, July 11, 2026

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  • SpaceX is aggressively expanding its Starlink satellite constellation, with recent launches deploying 24 to 29 satellites per mission. On October 23 and 28, 2023, 24 Starlink satellites were launched from California, while on July 10, 2026, 29 satellites were deployed, demonstrating a steady cadence in growth of broadband coverage globally.[eciks.org][Space][BASENOR - Tesla Accessories]
  • The company submitted a groundbreaking request to launch 100,000 Gen3 Starlink satellites distributed over 20 orbital shells at altitudes ranging from 323 to 477.5 kilometers. Each satellite weighs up to 2,500 kilograms, amounting to more than 200 million kilograms of spacecraft, representing one of the most ambitious satellite internet expansions ever proposed.[Space Daily]
  • Falcon 9 continues to prove its reliability with its 35th successful launch completed on July 10, 2026, reinforcing SpaceX's dominant position in commercial satellite deployment. This launch carried 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, maintaining a high operational tempo.[Yahoo][Space]
  • SpaceX is making significant progress towards the 13th Starship flight with the Super Heavy V3 booster static fire tests successfully conducted at Boca Chica. These tests are critical milestones indicating advancement toward full orbital operations and future Mars missions.[BASENOR - Tesla Accessories][BASENOR - Tesla Accessories]
  • Preparations for Starship Flight 13 are underway with planned orbital launches from Florida, marking a major step forward in SpaceX's goal of achieving routine Starship operations. This flight is pivotal for advancing space transport capabilities and Mars colonization efforts.[Yahoo][WFTV]
  • In anticipation of Starship Flight 13, SpaceX released detailed footage showcasing its advanced 'Space to Sea' buoy and drone recovery system that includes full 3D modeling of the heat shield. This reflects the company’s continuous improvement in launch vehicle reentry and landing technologies.[x.com]

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SpaceX has asked to place 100,000 Gen3 satellites into 20 orbital shells split between 323–327.5 and 473–477.5 kilometers above Earth, each weighing up to 2,500 kilograms — more than 200 million kilograms of spacecraft before a single launch vehicle or - Space Daily

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SpaceX submitted a request to deploy 100,000 Gen3 Starlink satellites organized in 20 orbital shells at altitudes between 323 and 477.5 kilometers, with each satellite weighing up to 2,500 kilograms, indicating a massive planned expansion of its satellite network.

Space Daily · 7/11/2026, 1:15:53 AM

With Starship launch 4 days away, SpaceX shares new "Space to Sea" footage of their buoy and drone setup for capturing epic re entry and landing shots. The team has come a long way from early makeshift buoys to full 3D modeling of the heat shield. Recov - x.com

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Four days before the next Starship launch, SpaceX shared new 'Space to Sea' footage demonstrating its buoy and drone setup for capturing reentry and landing, highlighting advancements from early experimental designs to full 3D heat shield modeling.

x.com · 7/11/2026, 3:45:00 AM