SpaceX to deorbit satellites?

[Blueprint]( Elon, we have a problem… Better Elon than Houston, though, right? [SpaceX's newly-launched Starlink V2 Mini satellites]( appear to be experiencing issues, according to Elon Musk. The SpaceX CEO explained that some satellites would likely have to be deorbited to burn up in Earth's atmosphere. SpaceX is close to performing the first orbital test flight of Starship – Musk recently stated that the test flight is likely to take place in April. But before you cross your fingers for that, cross them for [this video](. It shows a drug cartel's submarine fleet and takes a look at how it operates. Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s dive in. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard about Doggerland and all the new theories that have emerged about it. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. Don't miss out — subscribe to IE+ today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [Drug cartel's submarine fleet: How do drug cartels smuggle cocaine across the sea?]( [Drug cartel's submarine fleet: How do drug cartels smuggle cocaine across the sea?]( Narco subs, they’re certainly inventive, we’ll give them that. MUST READ [SpaceX may have to deorbit some of its new Starlink V2 Mini satellites.]( [SpaceX may have to deorbit some of its new Starlink V2 Mini satellites.]( SpaceX's newly-launched Starlink V2 Mini satellites [appear to be experiencing issues]( according to Elon Musk on Twitter this week. He wrote: "a lot of new technology in Starlink V2, so we’re experiencing some issues, as expected." He also explained that some satellites "will be deorbited, others will be tested thoroughly." The SpaceX CEO explained that some satellites would likely have to be deorbited to burn up in Earth's atmosphere. SpaceX is close to performing the first orbital test flight of Starship, with Musk having recently stated the test flight will likely take place in April and will have a roughly 50 percent chance of reaching orbit on its first attempt. → Despite the name, SpaceX's Starlink V2 Mini satellites are larger than the company's standard Starlink satellites, which it has been lifting to space in large batches since 2019. SpaceX's full-size Starlink V2 satellites will weigh 1.25 tons (1,130 kilograms) and be able to send service directly to cellphones, according to Musk. [Read More]( INNOVATION ['Sparky': 'World's first' AI-powered robotic dog with musculoskeletal limbs.]( A Chinese startup company called Hengbot has unveiled "Sparky," [the first robotic dog in the world with musculoskeletal limbs](. The inventive robot can run, jump, and do tricks like a real dog using advanced artificial intelligence (AI), claims the company. 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