Starbase City Official, Starlink 6-84 Success, and Neuralink's ALS Breakthrough
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Starbase City Official, Starlink 6-84 Success, and Neuralink's ALS Breakthrough

E128 • May 5, 2025 • 8 mins

In this episode, Michelle discusses the transformation of SpaceX's Starbase into an official city, examining SpaceX's pivotal role in this development. The conversation moves to SpaceX's successful Starlink 6-84 mission and the company's plans for future launches, highlighting ongoing advancements in satellite technology. Michelle also covers Neuralink's significant breakthrough with ALS patient Bradford Smith, providing insights into the potential implications for medical science. The episode closes with a broader discussion on Neuralink's impact and final remarks, encouraging listeners to stay tuned for more updates on these groundbreaking stories.

Key Points

  • SpaceX's Texas headquarters, Starbase, has been officially voted to become an incorporated city, potentially streamlining its launch operations.
  • SpaceX successfully launched 29 next-generation V2 Mini Optimized Starlink satellites on May 4th, increasing network capacity per launch.
  • A man with ALS has regained his ability to communicate thanks to a Neuralink brain-computer interface, showcasing the transformative potential of Elon Musk's technology.
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