
Starship 13 and the Strange Triumph of Not Exploding
Starship 13 deployed 20 real satellites, restarted a Raptor and landed intact; Super Heavy nailed ascent and boostback, though its final splashdown was hard.
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Starship 13 deployed 20 real satellites, restarted a Raptor and landed intact; Super Heavy nailed ascent and boostback, though its final splashdown was hard.

Starlink becomes a case study in why some critics struggle to separate personality, politics, and genuinely useful infrastructure.

Starlink’s short satellite lifetimes are not just a limitation; they are part of a rapid upgrade strategy.