Three on Thursday - The Space Launch Boom Accelerates
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This past week, SpaceX received federal approval to dramatically increase the size of its Starlink constellation, clearing the way for the launch of an additional 7,500 satellites into low-Earth orbit.  While this would have seemed impossible a decade ago, the space industry hardly bats an eye today, as mega-constellations like Starlink have become an increasingly familiar component of modern infrastructure. For more insights on the rapid advances in spaceflight technology, click the link below.

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Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 @ 10:58 AM

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