SpaceX launches used supply ship on used rocket for NASA

<p>The primary mission of SpaceX&#39;s latest Falcon 9 rocket launch is to deliver a defense and security satellite for Spain&#39;s government into low-Earth orbit. But also on board this rocket are two of SpaceX&#39;s internet-delivery test satellites, nicknamed &quot;Tintin A&quot; and &quot;Tintin B.&quot;&nbsp;</p><p>According to filings with the Federal Communications Commission, the satellites will test technology for what one day may be the largest global broadband network in history. The company&#39;s CEO, Elon Musk,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/966298034978959361" target="_blank">tweeted</a>&nbsp;that if successful, the 10,000 satellite network will serve the least served. It would also bring high-speed internet to billions of people.</p><p>The chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai, supports SpaceX&#39;s satellite project and said if approved, it would be the first American-based company to try to provide internet service in this unique way.&nbsp;</p><p>Some information for this story provided by&nbsp;<a href="cnn.com" target="_blank">CNN</a>.&nbsp;</p><hr><b>Trending stories at <a href="http://www.newsy.com">Newsy.com</a></b><ul class="inline-related-links"><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/theory-about-dna-loops-tested-in-real-time-video/">Watching DNA Go Loopy Shows How Cells Get Organized</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/superagers-have-a-common-lifestyle-trait-scientists-say/">Want To Keep Your Wits As You Get Older? Get Out And Socialize</a></li><li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/stories/cave-art-suggests-neanderthals-understood-symbolic-thinking/">Cave Art Shows Neanderthals Might&#039;ve Thought Like Modern Humans</a></li></ul>