"Elon thinks we can do the job with cheaper and simpler satellites, sooner," a source told Reuters at the time of Badyal's dismissal."
"We're just over 72 hours into our first full-scale Kuiper mission, and the adrenaline is still high."
"Ultimately, SpaceX's simplified Starlink deployment architecture has fewer parts and eliminates the need for a carrier structure."
"Others involved in the broadband megaconstellation rush have copied SpaceX's architecture."
The article discusses the competitive landscape of satellite internet constellations, highlighting SpaceX's Starlink as a leader with its innovative, simplified satellite architecture. Following the dismissal of a key engineer, SpaceX successfully launched its full Starlink stack, proving the effectiveness of its approach. In contrast, Amazon's Kuiper satellites debuted with a conventional dispenser design. The article also notes that global competitors like China's Thousand Sails adopt similar architectures to streamline satellite deployment, reflecting a trend in the broadband satellite industry towards efficiency and maximizing payload capacity.
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