And, as it turns out, Starlink is watching. SpaceX launched 53 more of its satellites into orbit on August 19, following a successful rocket launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to the EarthSky website, there are now nearly 3,000 SpaceX satellites in orbit, with many more to come as Elon Musk’s company continues to increase Internet connectivity around the world. Across the Fraser Valley, people have been posting photos, videos and general curiosity about the satellites to local Facebook pages. Andrew Grimeau sent a video of SpaceX satellites crossing the skies in a train formation over the Matsqui area of Abbotsford. For those who have yet to see the satellites cross the skies, there are two more launches at the end of the month, August 28 from Florida and August 30 from California. @[email protected] Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Want to support local journalism during the pandemic? Make a donation here. AstronomySpace
