How Starlink's 42,000 satellites will transform the world
Elon Musk has some lofty goals for his high-speed satellite internet venture Starlink. He plans to launch 45,000 satellites into our skies. It’s for a good cause though. Musk plans to bring internet connection to all the populations that lack it. He also plans to improve internet connection speeds offering 1Gb/s download speed once his system is fully operational. For comparison, 100Mb/s is currently considered above average.
But it’s not all good news. Amongst other potential dangers, Musk’s satellites may exacerbate light pollution. Although these satellites don’t produce light, they’re situated lower in orbit – about 60 times lower than other internet satellites – they run the risk of filling the night sky with reflections.
Considering that they will be in very high numbers, this could impact conditions for all astronomers and even hamper our ability to detect hazardous asteroids. Starlink has therefore now been trialing new designs that result in less reflection, such as the “DarkSat” satellite with a non-reflective coating and the “VisorSat” satellite equipped with a special sunshade visor.
But that’s not all. If they are damaged, Musk’s satellites could contribute to the problem of space debris. Starlink has been working hard to address all these potential issues, noting that the satellites are all designed to deorbit naturally or burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. If it succeeds to do so, then the satellites may well be worth the risks.
To get the latest science and technology news, subscribe to our newsletter “The Blueprint” at https://bit.ly/3BDdN5e
Find out more information at https://bit.ly/3kd8RxA
#engineering
Видео How Starlink's 42,000 satellites will transform the world канала Interesting Engineering
But it’s not all good news. Amongst other potential dangers, Musk’s satellites may exacerbate light pollution. Although these satellites don’t produce light, they’re situated lower in orbit – about 60 times lower than other internet satellites – they run the risk of filling the night sky with reflections.
Considering that they will be in very high numbers, this could impact conditions for all astronomers and even hamper our ability to detect hazardous asteroids. Starlink has therefore now been trialing new designs that result in less reflection, such as the “DarkSat” satellite with a non-reflective coating and the “VisorSat” satellite equipped with a special sunshade visor.
But that’s not all. If they are damaged, Musk’s satellites could contribute to the problem of space debris. Starlink has been working hard to address all these potential issues, noting that the satellites are all designed to deorbit naturally or burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. If it succeeds to do so, then the satellites may well be worth the risks.
To get the latest science and technology news, subscribe to our newsletter “The Blueprint” at https://bit.ly/3BDdN5e
Find out more information at https://bit.ly/3kd8RxA
#engineering
Видео How Starlink's 42,000 satellites will transform the world канала Interesting Engineering
Показать
Комментарии отсутствуют
Информация о видео
Другие видео канала
World’s most important waterway: the Panama CanalChina's Answer to the Aging International Space Station: The Tech Behind Tiangong | WSJWhy SpaceX is Making StarlinkHow do Satellites work? | ICT #10Starlink Install, Speed Test, and ReviewStarlink by SpaceX: How fast is it really?How Do Starlink Satellites Navigate To Their Final Operational OrbitsWhy Starlink Is Crucial To SpaceX’s SuccessStarlink in the Philippines - What you need to know!Why B-52 Will Outlive EverythingHow Starlink Will Change The InternetHow to see Starlink satellites in the sky?Starlink Review: FAST Internet from SpaceHow Satellite Works (Animation)How Fast Is The New STARLINK Satellite Internet?15 Emerging Technologies that Will Change the WorldGaming with Starlink on top of a MOUNTAIN | Vanlife GamingStarlink - A Deep Look at SpaceX's Internet of the FutureChanging Renewable Energy For The BetterStarlink Satellites train seen in the sky | view from earth | Elon Musk SpaceX