The V3 satellites promise to not only offer gigabit speeds, but bulk up the internet system’s capacity to serve customers. Currently, SpaceX is forcing users in certain parts of the US to pay an extra $500 or even $1,000 to sign up as part of a “ demand surcharge ” due to too many subscribers in their local area.

Elon Musk's SpaceX achieved success on what's to be the last launch of its version 2 Starship - and the last from the original Starbase launch tower known as Pad 1.

SpaceX video from Starship's Oct. 13 launch shows the rocket's Super Heavy booster hovering over the gulf before its dive into the deep.