Starship Development Thread December 2025
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Starlink Group 15-10 launch bulletin
Record #SolarSuperstorm shrank Earth’s plasma shield 78%, #GPS at risk
Story by Alexander Clark, 12/1/2025
Excerpt: "Why this storm is a warning shot for the #SatelliteEconomy
"Even without a total collapse of the magnetosphere, the recent superstorm delivered a clear warning to the satellite industry. Constellations in low Earth orbit [#LEO], such as #SpaceX’s #Starlink or #OneWeb, already have to contend with atmospheric drag and radiation, but they usually operate well inside the magnetosphere’s protection. When the plasma shield shrinks, those satellites face a double challenge: increased drag from a heated upper atmosphere and a more hostile radiation environment that can degrade electronics and solar panels. The event that compressed Earth’s shield by nearly 80 percent effectively stress-tested the assumptions behind the rapid expansion of commercial space infrastructure, a point underscored in analyses of how a solar storm can threaten satellites when the magnetosphere is squeezed.
"For operators of navigation, communications, and Earth observation satellites in higher orbits, the implications are even more direct. Many of these spacecraft were designed based on historical records of geomagnetic storms that did not include such extreme compression of the magnetosphere, which means their shielding, redundancy, and fault management systems may not fully account for the conditions seen in this event. As I look at the trajectory of the satellite economy, with thousands of new platforms planned for launch in the coming years, the lesson is clear: space weather resilience can no longer be treated as a niche concern. It has to be built into hardware design, constellation architecture, and operational playbooks from the start, or the next superstorm could turn a profitable orbital network into a liability overnight.
"Preparing for the next superstorm in a crowded sky
"The recent compression of Earth’s plasma shield did not trigger the kind of global blackout or navigation collapse that worst-case scenarios envision, but it came close enough to expose the seams in current preparedness. Space weather forecasting has improved, yet the lead times and confidence levels are still limited, especially for the most extreme events. To protect GPS, power grids, and other critical systems, operators need not just alerts that a storm is coming but actionable guidance on how severe the magnetospheric compression is likely to be, which orbits will be most exposed, and how long the elevated risk will last, insights that depend on the kind of multi-satellite observations and modeling showcased in the reconstruction of this storm.
"As I weigh the evidence, the path forward looks less like a single technological fix and more like a layered strategy. That means hardening satellites and ground infrastructure against radiation and induced currents, building redundancy into navigation and timing systems so that GPS is not a single point of failure, and integrating space weather scenarios into everything from grid planning to aviation routing. It also means improving public communication so that when the next superstorm hits, people understand both the seriousness of a 78 percent shrinkage of Earth’s plasma shield and the practical steps being taken to manage the risk. The recent event was a vivid reminder that our digital civilization is built inside a magnetic cocoon that can flex and falter, and that planning for those moments is no longer optional."
#SolarSuperstorm #SolarFlares #Magnetosphere #MagnetosphericCompression #Satellites #SpaceIndustry #DarkSkies #SpaceJunk #InternetOutages #KesslerSyndrome #CarringtonEvent #SystemVulnerabilities #ConnectedGrids #TechDisruption #DisruptiveTechnology
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SpaceX targets 60th Falcon 9 of 2025 from Vandenberg to deliver 27 more Starlink satellites
- By Will Robinson-Smith
https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/12/01/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-60th-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-sfb-in-2025/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/launch-vehicles-space-transportation/?story=02373aa2-982c-4152-968c-8baf5a7d28aa
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Senate Commerce Committee to vote Dec. 8 on Jared Isaacman nomination for NASA administrator
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-senate-panel-looks-fast-track-nasa-nominee-2025-12-02/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/leadership/?story=06010706-7131-4b24-a252-a084f7cf9412
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 60th Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB in 2025
SpaceX's Transporter‑15 deploys 140 payloads; customers report successful signal acquisition
- By Rachel Jewett
https://www.satellitetoday.com/launch/2025/12/01/spacexs-transporter-15-customers-confirm-signal-acquisition-after-rideshare-launch/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/launch-vehicles-space-transportation/?story=09dc1bad-cf09-4fb8-bde1-9f7952c5a177
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SpaceX launches 140 spacecraft on Transporter-15 rideshare mission
L'Ukraine devient le premier pays européen à lancer Starlink Direct to Cell
https://mac4ever.com/193382
#Mac4Ever #directtocell #SpaceX #Starlink #Ukraine
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 on Starlink 6-86 from Kennedy Space Center
- By Robert Z Pearlman
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-satellite-launch-b1095-group-6-86-jrti
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/launch-vehicles-space-transportation/?story=fc9d0b47-7dca-4058-a4be-c7f7a9611e7a
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Damage to Russian launch pad could jeopardize ISS supply
Following a successful Soyuz rocket launch to the ISS, damage to launch pad has been detected. Apparently, a multi-ton component was not sufficiently secured.
Starlink sắp hoàn thiện hồ sơ xin cấp phép dịch vụ vệ tinh tại Việt Nam, dự kiến gửi Bộ Khoa học và Công nghệ trong tuần này. 🚀🇻🇳 #Starlink #ViệtNam #VệTinh #CôngNghệ #Internet #SpaceX #DigitalInfrastructure #VietnamNet
Schäden an Startrampe russischer Raketen könnten Versorgung der ISS gefährden
Nach erfolgreichem Sojus-Raketenstart zur ISS wurden Schäden am Launchpad festgestellt. Offenbar war ein tonnenschwerer Teil nicht ausreichend gesichert.
Starlink Group 6-86 launch bulletin
Live coverage: SpaceX kicks off December with midnight Falcon 9 rocket launch
Booster 19 stacking begins as SpaceX pushes forward from B18 anomaly
Booster 19 stacking begins as SpaceX pushes forward from B18 anomaly
Fergani’den tarihi adım: Türkiye’nin ilk yörünge transfer aracı uzayda: SpaceX’in Transporter-15 görevi, Türkiye için oldukça özel bir ana sahne oldu. Selçuk Bayraktar’ın liderliğindeki Fergani Uzay’ın geliştirdiği FGN-TUG-S01, hem şirketin hem de Türkiye’nin ilk yörünge transfer aracı olarak uzaya gönderildi. Aslında bu araç şimdilik bir test uydusu; ancak arkasındaki fikir, çok daha büyük bir… https://www.eshahaber.com.tr/haber/fergani-den-tarihi-adim-turkiye-nin-ilk-yorunge-transfer-araci-uzayda-275776.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon EshaHaber.com.tr #Uzay #Fergani #TürkiyeUzay #SpaceX #FGNTUGS01
SpaceX is edging toward sci‑fi: Starship point‑to‑point flights that could take you from California to London in under an hour.
On paper, it’s “around the world in 60 minutes.” In practice, there are brutal questions: G‑forces, noise, launch safety near cities, cost per seat, and climate impact vs. efficient long‑haul jets.
If even a limited version ships, global business travel, defense logistics, and supply chains get rewritten overnight.
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