HERE’S been a lot of static and chatter on all forms of media over recent months about Starlink, Elon Musk’s answer to slow web speeds and communication for the masses. The figures, for anyone interested in space, satellites and communication, are staggering. As of February 2023 the Starlink constellation of low-orbit satellites consisted of nearly 4000 space capsules providing web services and communications to 48 countries (see: ), while SpaceX, the parent mob launching the satellites, now has more than a million subscribers. When the system is fully operational there will be around 12,000 satellites buzzing around above earth with
LOOKING TO THE STARS
Mar 29, 2023
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