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May 15, 2024 • 4 min read

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SpaceX Launches
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SpaceX Launches:

Yesterday, May 14, at 11:39 a.m. pst, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Notably, six of these satellites are equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, enhancing the network's communication reach. This launch marked the 18th mission for the Falcon 9’s first stage booster.
Throughout its service, this booster has been instrumental in several key missions, including the deployment of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), and Transporter-7, as well as missions for Iridium, OneWeb, the Space Development Agency (SDA-0B), and now, it has supported thirteen Starlink missions.
The 20 Starlink satellites launched, including six with Direct to Cell capabilities, serve multiple purposes within SpaceX's broader mission to enhance global internet coverage. The primary function of Starlink satellites is to create a satellite-based internet network that aims to deliver high-speed internet access across the globe, particularly in remote and underserved areas where traditional broadband services are either unavailable or unreliable.
The six satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities are part of an innovative approach to extend connectivity. These satellites can communicate directly with cell phones, potentially eliminating the need for cell towers in remote areas and drastically improving access to communications in regions without existing cellular infrastructure. This technology aims to make mobile connectivity more robust and accessible, even in regions traditionally plagued by poor coverage.

IBM Coding AI’s

IBM has released its Granite code models to the open-source community, aiming to simplify coding tasks across various programming languages. These models, introduced by IBM Research, build on the CodeNet dataset launched in 2021, which includes over 500 million lines of code in more than 50 languages.
The Granite models range from 3 to 34 billion parameters and are designed for a variety of coding tasks such as code generation, bug fixing, and code explanation. They are available on platforms like GitHub, Hugging Face, and IBM’s watsonx.ai, in both base and instruction-following variants to cater to different developer needs. This release is part of IBM's strategy to integrate AI into coding environments and improve software development efficiency.
By open-sourcing these models, IBM supports collaborative innovation and the broad use of AI tools in software development. This allows developers globally to access tools for modernizing applications and optimizing coding processes. IBM ensures that these models are developed with adherence to ethical AI practices, focusing on reliable and trustworthy applications in enterprise environments.

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