ABOUT STARLINK
ABOUT STARLINK – PART II
Starlink is the world’s first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more.
Leveraging advanced satellites and user hardware coupled with our deep experience with both spacecraft and on-orbit operations, Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world.
How the Starlink Satellite Works:
Most satellite internet services come from single geostationary satellites that orbit the planet at 35,786 km. As a result, the round-trip data time between the user and satellite—also known as latency—is high, making it nearly impossible to support streaming, online gaming, video calls or other high data rate activities.
Starlink is a constellation of thousands of satellites that orbit the planet much closer to Earth, at about 550km, and cover the entire globe. Because Starlink satellites are in a low orbit, latency is significantly lower—around 25 ms vs 600+ ms.
SELF-ORIENTING FOR SELF-INSTALL
Starlink is the first commercially available phased array antenna. Starlink Kit (a 14kWh Powerwall storage, one PV inverter with some solar panels) arrives with everything that needs to get online in minutes such as Starlink antennae, WiFi router, cables and base. It is self-orienting and connects in minutes as long as it has a clear view of the sky.
Starlink can withstand extreme cold, heat, hail, sleet, heavy rain, gale force winds, and even rocket engines.
Starlink Satellite ― technical specifications:
- Less Mass, More Compact; first krypton propelled spacecraft ever flown.
- Starlink satellites autonomously maneuver to avoid collision with orbital debris and other spacecraft.
- Starlink’s custom built navigation sensors survey the stars to determine each satellite’s location, attitude and orientation enabling precise placement of broadband throughput.
- Starlink is testing fully operational, optical space lasers on its satellites, which allow the spacecraft to transmit data without local ground situations, providing truly global coverage.
- Each Starlink satellite uses 4 powerful array antennas and two parabolic antennas to provide increased capacity.
- Efficient ion thrusters, powered by Krypton gas enable Starlink satellite to rise orbit and adjustments.
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