After approx. 24 days at sea, the SpaceX Recovery team successfully guided Starship to a location just off the coast of Christmas Island. A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle in calmer waters before attempting to return it to Starbase
View of Starship in space from a Starlink V3 satellite on Flight 13.
This composite is made of imagery from four separate cameras on a single satellite. Six of the satellites were equipped with cameras to scan Starship’s heat shield and transmit imagery down to operators to continue testing methods of analyzing Starship’s heat shield readiness for return to launch site on future missions
Our yeast is home from space!
We've received our Starfall Demo capsule back from @SpaceX.
All of the yeast containers are still in perfect condition which means that the hardcore science (and brewing) can now begin.
More updates soon!
We've open-sourced Grok Build and have reset usage limits for all users.
Open sourcing Grok Build allows anyone to support making a reliable and robust harness. Check out our code, including the Git repo for the Grok Build CLI.
https://t.co/3SSvPu2Nrz
The path to launch is filled with obstacles and success is only possible through the tireless efforts of many working together towards a common goal. “Critical Path” continues the ongoing Starship series, following SpaceX engineers through the final days before launch of the first Starship V3 and the challenges that come with development of the world’s most powerful and fully reusable rocket.
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” — Proverbs 29:18
We’re proud to have this verse inscribed on our committee wall.
Thanks for the shoutout, @AstroVicGlover!
Smart pet technology company Fi has just launched the world's first dog collar with @Starlink.
Basically, you’ll know exactly where your dog is at all times anywhere in the U.S. It’s $199 + $189/year membership for new customers, and just a $299 flat fee for existing members.
More info:
• Up to 5 days of battery life: Operate multiple days on a single charge, supporting extended trips and remote exploration.
• T-Satellite with Starlink GPS: Track a dog's location nearly anywhere in the US, including areas entirely without cellular coverage.
• Dual Band High-accuracy GPS: Deliver precise location data continuously, whether connected via satellite, LTE, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
• Automatic switching: Seamlessly connect to LTE when available and to T-Satellite with Starlink when cellular networks are out of reach — with no action required from the owner.
• Real-time location updates: Deliver accurate, continuous location data whether the dog is in a city park or miles from the nearest cell tower.
• Fi Callback: A proprietary training system based on sound and vibration that uses no static electric shock to bring dogs back to their owners on command.
• Fully waterproof: Tested in salt water and IP68/66K-rated