Airtel Teams Up with SpaceX for Starlink in India

Airtel partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India, pending regulatory approval. This move challenges Reliance Jio and follows U.S.-India talks boosting SpaceX’s chances. Airtel will sell Starlink gear and services, aiming to bridge India’s connectivity gap—though past hurdles remind us it’s not a done deal yet.

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SpaceX Catches Starship Booster Again, but Test Flight 7 Ends in Explosion

SpaceX successfully caught the Super Heavy booster for the second time during its seventh Starship test flight. However, the upper stage, Starship, was lost after SpaceX lost contact 8.5 minutes into the flight due to an “oxygen/fuel leak” that caused pressure buildup.

Key Highlights:
  • CEO Elon Musk announced plans to add fire suppression systems and improve venting to prevent future issues.
  • The ship was loaded with 10 dummy Starlink satellites for its first payload test.
  • SpaceX upgraded Starship with new avionics, cameras, and heat tiles to test re-entry technologies.
  • Debris was spotted over Turks and Caicos, prompting FAA action.

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Elon Musk: SpaceX, Mars, Tesla Autopilot, Self-Driving, Robotics, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast

Elon Musk is one of today’s most innovative and powerful entrepreneurs. He is the CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink, and he has lofty goals for space exploration, transportation, and artificial intelligence. Musk sits down for an honest talk with Lex Fridman in this episode, where he addresses a variety of issues, including his early life, entrepreneurial journey, and future vision.

Elon Musk: SpaceX, Mars, Tesla Autopilot, Self-Driving, Robotics, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast
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