It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink constellation. But this time, the payload belonged to OneWeb, something of a Starlink competitor.
A dramatic sunset launch sent 40 internet satellites into orbit while illuminating the skies over Florida on Thursday.
It was another seemingly routine mission for SpaceX, which has now launched over 3,000 small satellites into space as the company builds out its Starlink internet constellation.Both companies are building a satellite network in low Earth orbit with the goal of providing internet service from space to anyone around the globe. But while Starlink is focused on consumers, OneWeb says its focus will be on businesses.
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