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1
Q

What is the recent project aimed at space based internet

A

Starlink Network Project

2
Q

Is it project by NASA

A

Nope by SpaceX

3
Q

what is the aim

A

It wants to send 12000 satellites to spaces lower orbit and then give internet access to all

4
Q

why lower earth orbit

A

If Geostationary orbit is selected then we will have lag in speed but we might get good coverage

5
Q

what are the problems related to it

A

1 Crowding of space by 12000 satellite
2 Light pollution to observatories
3 Less practical because since 1957 we are able to send around 9000 satellite and now he wants to send 12000 in 2 yrs

6
Q

which country will get first access to this

A

USA and Cannada

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