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2018-02-16 22:35:14

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We just talked about the FCC approving this on the upcoming episode, and they'll have the (test) satellites up before the episode even comes out!

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SpaceX's first internet satellites are set to launch Sunday

On Sunday, a week after launching its huge Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX is set to blast off another test of a long-awaited new product. More than three years ago we learned Elon Musk and his rocket company were working on developing satellites to provide low-cost internet access around the world.