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Swarm was bought by SpaceX a year or two ago. They were originally launching their own micro satellite constellation. Not sure how it works since SpaceX bough
by pmorici 4y ago
Swarm was bought by SpaceX a year or two ago. They were originally launching their own micro satellite constellation. Not sure how it works since SpaceX bought them.
- cozzyd 4y agoI knew they were part of SpaceX now (though it's not obvious from the website), but didn't realize they were bought. It's a completely different band from Starlink satellites though, but I suppose new satellites can incorporate additional hardware (not sure what the antenna design would be though... VHF wavelengths are way bigger...).
- mlindner 4y agoSwarm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary as far as I can tell. It wasn't fully integrated into SpaceX.
- mlindner 4y agoThey still use Swarm's own satellites. And Swarm still launches additional satellites. They last launched 12 satellites on January 3rd on a Falcon 9 launch.