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SpaceX Unveils 250 kW Starlink Gen3 AI Satellites Featuring 10 Tbps Throughput and Onboard Edge Compute
SpaceX has disclosed technical specifications for its next-generation Starlink Gen3 satellite architecture, featuring a 250 kW power payload, 10 Tbps bidirectional throughput, and onboard Nvidia Vera Rubin NVL72 edge compute hardware. The high-power design aims to overcome link-budget constraints for direct-to-device 5G cellular connectivity using mid-band spectrum assets. Deployment of the spacecraft depends on the operational cadence of the Starship launch vehicle and requires regulatory approvals.
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