siampolee
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Post by siampolee on Jul 18, 2019 6:46:38 GMT 7
Personally I have some doubts about this plan. Power concentrated in the hands of a person whose erratic behaviour patterns leave a bit to be desired, the possibility of interference with other satellite communication systems and possibly damage to nations military defence operations glitch wise or with malicious intent, Dangerous ground in my view no matter who or what may pursue this plan and subsequent plans and ideas. Indeed what price might we pay for this progress? See below for a precis of what may be coming soon. it.toolbox.com/blogs/rosedefremery/what-elon-musks-starlink-mission-means-for-global-internet-coverage-071219?utm
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rubl
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Post by rubl on Jul 18, 2019 17:53:18 GMT 7
First 60 out of 12,000 launched: "Starlink is a satellite constellation development project underway by American company SpaceX,[1][2] to develop a low-cost, high-performance satellite bus and requisite customer ground transceivers to implement a new space-based Internet communication system.[3][4] SpaceX also plans to sell satellites that use a satellite bus that may be used for military,[5] scientific or exploratory purposes.[6] ... By the end of June 2019, SpaceX had communicated with all 60 satellites but lost contact with three; the remaining 57 have been working as intended. 45 satellites have reached their final orbital altitude of 550 km (340 mi), five are still raising their orbits, and another five are undergoing systems checks before they raise their orbits. The remaining two satellites are going to reenter the atmosphere in order to test the satellite de-orbiting process; the three that lost contact are expected to reenter as well, but will do so passively from atmospheric drag as SpaceX was no longer able to actively control them.[38]..." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starlink_(satellite_constellation)Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX is under fire for its Starlink satellite mission?
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Post by rubl on Sept 8, 2019 10:01:41 GMT 7
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