Parabolic Arc by Doug Messier March 3, 2021
Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant to produce dishes, Wi-Fi routers and related devices for the Starlink satellite broadband network in Austin, Texas, and establish the “city of Starbase†at Boca Chica, Texas.
“Specifically, they will design and develop control systems and software for production line machinery – ultimately tackling the toughest mechanical, software, and electrical challenges that come with high volume manufacturing, all while maintaining a focus on flexibility, reliability, maintainability, and ease of use,†said a job posting for the position of automation and controls engineer.
SpaceX builds Starlink satellites in Redmond, Wash. The company has received approval to launch nearly 12,000 satellites to provide broadband communications services around the world.
Musk has also hinted about plans for the company’s test site at Boca Chica, Texas. “Creating the city of Starbase, Texas,†he tweeted.
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