Falcon 9 Transporter-2 launch
Lynk's fifth test satellite deployed successfully following the June 30 Falcon 9 launch of the Transporter-2 mission.

Lynk aims to launch multiple operational satellites on a SpaceX ride-share mission in December, ahead of plans to provide connectivity services with the constellation directly to unmodified cellphones next year.

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