What is Starlink SpaceX? How does the satellite internet constellation work?

X Starlink's public beta is out and it appears that satellite internet is delivering blazing-fast downlo speeds to beta testers. private company h sent out invites to beta testers at time of launch ting that program will be called 'Better Than thing’ Beta and provide downlo speeds between 50 and 150 Mbps.

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What is Starlink X?

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation that aims to provide high-speed internet access to users around world, especially in rural areas and remote regions. X Starlink is one of Elon Musk's most ambitious projects where private company plans to deploy a huge constellation of around 12,000 satellites into  low Earth orbit. X has been regularly launching Starlink satellites into for its mega constellation project. company eventually plans to offer internet services at affordable prices; however, it seems a bit expensive at moment.

Starlink internet service is currently in beta, where beta testers were required to pay $99 as a base monthly price along with $499 as an upfront cost to avail  Starlink Kit.  Starlink Kit comes with a user terminal, mounting tripod and Wi-Fi router.

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How does Starlink work?

Starlink constellation consists of numerous mass-produced small satellites that exist in low Earth orbit. y function in combination with ground transceivers. se satellites are placed closer to Earth which helps bring down latency and se rely on lasers to offer higher speeds.

As ted above, company h initially promised a downlo speed of anywhere between 50 to 150 Mbps; however, company is w exceeding expectations of users with downlo speeds of more than 160 Mbps. According to popular speed test provider Ookla, this is 95 per cent more than or internet providers in United States. However, as of right w, X Starlink public beta test is only available for users in  rrn US and sourn Cana.

program is likely to be rolled out in a number of or regions by next year. You can stay updated with us for more Starlink news and latest updates.

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