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Starlink

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, providing low-latency broadband to locations worldwide via thousands of low-Earth-orbit satellites.

Operator: SpaceX
First launch: May 2019
Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

PRODUCTStarlink

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Operator: SpaceX
First launch: May 2019
Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

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Operated by
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Launched by
Falcon 9(Rocket)

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The history of SpaceX

SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the goal of making humanity multi-planetary. Two decades later it launches most of the world's payload to orbit.

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Starlink, explained

Starlink puts thousands of small satellites in low Earth orbit so light-speed round-trips stay short. That is what makes it feel like broadband.

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