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SpaceX Successfully Launches Viasat Satellite, Completing Competitor's Constellation
SpaceX has launched a satellite for Viasat, one of Starlink's major competitors. The launch followed a deal where Viasat paid SpaceX to place the satellite into orbit. This completes Viasat's satellite constellation.
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SpaceX launched a satellite for Viasat, marking the completion of Viasat's satellite constellation, @MarioNawfal reported. The launch came after Viasat and SpaceX reached a deal for the satellite deployment. Viasat paid SpaceX to put the satellite into orbit.
Viasat stands as one of Starlink's biggest competitors in the satellite communications sector. The arrangement highlights SpaceX's role in the launch market, where even rivals rely on its services. @MarioNawfal reported that Viasat 'paid Elon to put them into orbit,' noting the deal's outcome in finalizing the constellation.
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