Elon Musk has announced that his broadband internet satellite system, Starlink, will provide internet access to Gaza in 2023. This will be done through partnerships with non-governmental organizations, providing millions in the Middle East with affordable and consistent internet access. This is a great step forward for a region that currently lacks access to reliable and affordable internet services.
A puzzling object that recently became one of the brightest objects in the night sky isn’t a star – it’s a human-made satellite! This satellite, called Starlink, contains hundreds of mini-satellites which are designed to beam internet access all around the world. Despite the useful purpose of this initiative, Starlink has sparked a debate among astronomers about the potential impact of bright satellites disrupting our night sky.
SpaceX launched 60 new internet satellites, known as Starlink, on June 3rd. This was the 6th mission for Starlink, part of a much larger plan to create a global internet network using over 12,000 satellites. This new internet technology could revolutionize how people in remote places communicate, but also creates a potential for space clutter in the sky. A future Starlink’s mission is planned for July 2020, with SpaceX looking to drive the next stage of internet connectivity for billions of people.
Elon Musk’s plans for an interconnected global internet are coming to fruition as satellites carrying lasers, known as Starlink, have now been launched into Earth’s orbit. These laser-equipped satellites are designed to send high-bandwidth messages across the globe, creating a superfast global internet connection undeterred by weather or geography. This could soon revolutionize the way we communicate and broaden internet access to previously unconnected parts of the world.
This weekend, many North Texans will have the opportunity to see a train of 60 satellites, known as Starlink, crossing the horizon. These satellites are part of an ambitious project by SpaceX to create a constellation of several hundred satellites to provide global high-speed internet access. The satellites will be visible across the region at various times throughout the evening.
SpaceX is launching its fourth mission in 8 days, this time to carry a payload consisting of a set of 60 more of its internet-beaming satellites – a part of Starlink, its bid to create an expansive global satellite-internet network. The mission tonight has a one-hour launch window beginning at 11:31 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40, and will be streamed live. This fourth flight is part of a record-breaking cadence of space launches by the company.
