that go directly to devices on the ground, such as smartphones, is widely considered to have lucrative potential, with a variety of satellite companies partnering with terrestrial mobile network operators, or MNOs, and device makers to fill in coverage gaps across the Earth. Hofeller said Monday that SpaceX is manufacturing six satellites per day at its facility near Seattle and that he believes the company is no longer manufacturing its previous 1. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis