Starship's Satellite Deploy and Jurassic Footprints Unveiled

SpaceX's Starship is set for a test flight aimed at deploying 10 mock Starlink satellites, showcasing its potential in satellite launches. Meanwhile, researchers in Oxfordshire, UK have discovered dinosaur footprints from the Jurassic era, shedding light on ancient reptilian movement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-01-2025 02:27 IST | Created: 04-01-2025 02:27 IST
Starship's Satellite Deploy and Jurassic Footprints Unveiled
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In a significant development for the space industry, SpaceX announced that its upcoming Starship test flight will mark the first attempt to deploy payloads in space. The mission will involve the release of ten model Starlink satellites, a critical demonstration of Starship's capability in the burgeoning satellite launch market.

The test, which will involve releasing satellite simulators similar in size and weight to future Starlink models, underscores SpaceX's ambitions for Starship as a key player in space exploration and commercial satellite deployment.

Meanwhile, a remarkable discovery in Oxfordshire, England, saw researchers uncover hundreds of dinosaur footprints dating back to the middle Jurassic period. This archaeological find, featuring tracks attributed to the Megalosaurus, offers valuable insights into the long-extinct reptiles' movement patterns.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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