SpaceX has started testing Starlink Satellites and these satellites might be available within 6 months for a public trial. A Beta test version will be made available to the public on a trial basis.
SpaceX’s ambitious project “Starlink” will soon enter the battle of Broadband Internet Provider. Everyone has very high hopes from SpaceX’s Starlink project as it’s a “scientific World” in itself. Unlike other Satellite Internet, Space will be using many nanosatellites forming constellations in low orbit. They will also be visible from some areas on the Earth.
What Elon Musk has to say on Starlink:
Elon Musk said that these satellites in due course will become invisible to the telescope. The combination of the altitude and the constellation structure will provide 1gbps speed in some locations. This will be much more in comparison to the US’ Standard Broadband.
Starlink’s progress is constantly being checked upon by Twitter users. The reason behind it is its target to be made available to rural areas. To one such tweet, The Tesla Founder, Elon Musk replied that the private Starlink beta will be available within 3 months while the public Starlink beta will be made available within 6 months.
While keeping in mind the current pandemic situation that has engulfed almost the whole world, 6 months might be quite a challenge. An Internet Satellite to make available in the public domain needs an ideal climate to operate in. For that purpose, adjustments will need to be done for its success.
SpaceX test launches Starlink:
Now that the test launch is already done. Elon Musk Said due to the solar panel changes and the addition of sunshades, it will make the second test launch less noticeable. SpaceX has been in constant touch with Federal Communications Commission and their original plan was to keep the nanosatellites between the orbit of 1,110 km to 1,325 km. But only a quarter of those satellites were allowed in that orbit.
