Key Points 🚀 SpaceX successfully launched 15 V2 mini Starlink satellites through thick fog in California. 🌍 These satellites are part of the Starlink constellation, contributing to a growing network. 🌌 The Falcon 9’s first and second stages separated, with successful landing and recovery. 🛰️ The total number of Starlink satellites launched now reaches 4,918.…
Key Points 💡 Tesla introduced a mobile Megacharger in Las Vegas, later packed up and moved. 💡 The Megacharger is designed for the Tesla Semi, offering a 750 kW charging rate. 💡 It’s not widely available, mainly used by PepsiCo. and Frito-Lay in western U.S. 💡 Tesla previously used mobile Superchargers for extra charging stalls.…
Key Points 📱 Tesla’s first third-party app, Standard Fleet, is a fleet management platform used by Tesla ride-sharing and EV-sharing companies. 💼 Standard Fleet offers online and mobile tools for efficient management of electric vehicle fleets. 🌐 The app is software-based, eliminating the need for additional third-party devices for fleet monitoring. 🔑 Users can connect…
Key Points 😄 Used Teslas now qualify for a $4,000 tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). 🚗 All four currently-available Tesla models and the Original Roadster are now eligible for the credit. 📝 To qualify for the credit, the buyer must meet specific criteria, including being an individual who bought the vehicle for…
Key Points 🔴 Tesla’s CFO Zach Kirkhorn is stepping down from his position but will remain with the company until the end of 2023. 🔄 He will be succeeded by Chief Accounting Officer Vaibhav Taneja. 📝 Kirkhorn expressed gratitude for his time at Tesla and highlighted the company’s accomplishments under his leadership. 🗓️ Kirkhorn’s departure…
Key Points 🚀 Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praises Tesla for its rapid setup of a headquarters in the country. ⚡ “Tesla Speed” impresses the Prime Minister, highlighting the company’s efficient and fast approach. 🏢 Tesla’s commitment led to a quick decision to purchase a large building in Cyberjaya for its operations. 💼 Prime Minister…
Key Points 🔥 SpaceX conducted a static fire test of Booster 9, lighting all 33 engines for the first time since April’s Integrated Test Flight. 🚀 Fueling of the rocket encountered an issue during chilling of the lines, requiring repairs before proceeding. ⏱️ After repairs, the liquid oxygen and liquid methane tanks were filled, though…
Key Points 🚀 SpaceX is launching 22 more V2 mini Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 on August 6th at 9:00 p.m. ET. 🛰️ The satellites will be part of Starlink Group 6-8 and will be launched on a South Easterly trajectory into a 43-degree orbital inclination. 📡 A successful launch will bring the total…
Key Points 😞 NASA and SpaceX delay Crew 7 launch to August 25th. 🚀 Delay caused by changing pad configuration from Falcon Heavy to Crew launch setup. 🔄 Reaction frame must be switched from Falcon Heavy to Falcon 9 setup. 💺 Top of the transporter erector changed from fairing to capsule configuration. 🛰️ Crew 7…
Key Points 🚀 SpaceX performed a spin prime test on Booster 9, partially fueling it and simulating engine firing before the static fire test. 🛠️ The rocket was loaded with super-chilled liquid oxygen and used FireX to disperse gases and prevent unintended ignitions during the test. 🧪 Data from the test will be analyzed, and…