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Starlink: Revolutionizing Internet Connectivity Across the Globe

  In an era where internet connectivity has become as essential as electricity, billions of people worldwide still face limited or no access to reliable internet. Enter Starlink, an ambitious project by SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. Starlink is on a mission to connect the unconnected by delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote corners of the globe. Here’s everything you need to know about this game-changing technology. What is Starlink? Starlink is a satellite-based internet service that uses a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide broadband internet. Unlike traditional satellite internet, which relies on satellites positioned much higher in geostationary orbit (about 36,000 km above Earth), Starlink satellites orbit at altitudes of 540 to 570 kilometers, offering faster speeds and lower latency. How Does Starlink Work? Starlink’s infrastructure consists of three main components: 1. Satellites: Thousands of LEO satellites f...