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Elon Musk's Starlink provides satellite internet worldwide.

About Starlink

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX,  a private spaceflight company founded by Elon Musk in January 2015.

It aims to provide global internet coverage, using a network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

The LEO satellites offer lower latency (the time it takes for data to travel between the user and the internet) compared to traditional geostationary satellites.

How does it work?

Starlink employs a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit to achieve the high speed, with reduced latency and higher bandwidth.

The satellites have a five-year lifespan and are launched in groups of 60. SpaceX plans to deploy up to 42,000 satellites for complete global coverage

Key Features and Benefits

• Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet access, with speeds ranging from 25 Mbps to 220 Mbps.
• The low latency of Starlink makes it suitable for real-time applications like video conferencing and online gaming.
• Starlink aims to provide internet access to underserved areas of the planet, where traditional internet infrastructure is limited.
• The installation process is user-friendly and does not require professional assistance.

Challenges

• Starlink service and equipment can be expensive.
• Satellite internet can be affected by weather conditions, such as heavy rain or snow.
• While Starlink offers lower latency than traditional geostationary satellite internet, it's still higher than wired broadband connections.
• Thousands of visible satellites create light pollution that interferes with astronomical observations
• Large numbers of satellites increase potential for collisions
• Malfunctions could create debris that threatens other satellites and the International Space Station

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