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Nathan Owens
@VirtuallyNathan
Principal Eng, Starlink Networking @ SpaceX; ex-Netflix, AWS. Software, systems, data, networking. Bike rides, hikes, nutrition/longevity, tech, etc.
Redmond, WA
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    Nathan Owens
    @VirtuallyNathan
    May 27, 2023
    After nearly 5 great years, today was my last day at Netflix. Excited to get started at SpaceX (Starlink) in 2 weeks!
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    Nathan Owens
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    May 11, 2023
    Some rave reviews for Starlink Maritime
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    Nathan Owens
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    Jan 21, 2023
    Looks like Tesla is already testing Optimus in the factory... youtu.be/1xChD-gv_pc?t=…
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    Nathan Owens
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    May 2, 2023
    Starlink now offers unlimited data on "standard" service plans! The 1Mbps cap has been removed for "priority" plans, with unlimited standard access. Mobile services also have unlimited data, and Mobile Priority requires the purchase of additional data. The data usage meter has
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    Nathan Owens
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    Mar 8, 2023
    NEWS: Starlink RV is now called “Roam” with a new global option available for all!
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    Nathan Owens
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    Nov 18, 2022
    Starlink is now live in all of Alaska, closing the previous coverage gap. A map update will probably come later today. @mikepuchol @Megaconstellati @SawyerMerritt @RealTeslaNorth
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    Nathan Owens
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    May 3, 2023
    lol holy moly! Group 6-8 NET June from Florida Group 6-10 NET June from Florida Group 6-11 NET June from Florida Group 6-12 NET June from Florida Group 6-13 NET June from Florida Group 6-14 NET June from Florida Group 6-16 NET June from Florida Group 6-17 NET June from Florida
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    Nathan Owens
    @VirtuallyNathan
    May 3, 2023
    Many Starlink V2 Mini Launches coming soon! Group 6-3 NET May from Florida Group 6-4 NET May from Florida Group 6-5 NET June from Florida Group 6-6 NET June from Florida Group 6-9 NET June from Florida Group 6-7 NET June from Florida As usual, SpaceX mission numbering is a bit
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    Nathan Owens
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    Apr 8, 2024
    Come join my team and work on expanding and improving the @Starlink Network! boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/72…
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    Nathan Owens
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    Mar 1, 2023
    NEWS: SpaceX has applied for permission to operate 2 new EISM User Terminals with the FCC. "Version 2 of SpaceX Services' new fixed user terminals will leverage a smaller form factor than Version I to allow consumers to enjoy the benefits of high-speed, low-latency broadband
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    Nathan Owens
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    Jan 10, 2023
    "To meet growing demand for Starlink, we are opening a new Starlink Factory in the Austin area to manufacture Starlink Products and we are looking for a talented Operations Manager to lead initial bring up and long-term growth of the new site." @RealTeslaNorth @JoeTegtmeyer
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    Nathan Owens
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    Mar 8, 2024
    Super excited to be able to share some of what we have been working on over the last few months!
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    Mar 8, 2024
    The Starlink team has been focused on improving network performance with the goal of < 20ms latency. Over the past month, we have meaningfully reduced median and worst-case latency for users around the world → api.starlink.com/public-files/S…
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    Nathan Owens
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    Dec 25, 2022
    Number of Starlink Customers over time (credit: Hugo on forum.raumfahrer.net)
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    Nathan Owens
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    May 2, 2023
    New comparison of Starlink service plans
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    Nathan Owens
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    Oct 1, 2022
    In an email to a Brazilian customer, SpaceX have confirmed ISLs are now largely active. (translated from Portuguese)
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