podcastsinenglish Level 3.187 Starlink
Jan 11, 2023
Strange lights streak across the night sky, and the hosts unveil them as Starlink trains. With about 130 trains in orbit, each launch deploys around 50 satellites, contributing to a staggering total of at least 5,200. Starlink aims to provide global internet coverage to over 70 countries. The conversation explores SpaceX's role and Elon Musk's early ventures, alongside the fascinating history of Starlink's launches. They also discuss how satellites separate over time and reveal their rapid orbital speed. Intriguing insights into our satellite-studded sky!
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Seeing Starlink Trains
- The hosts describe seeing a line of bright lights in the sky that turned out to be satellites.
- Richard identifies these visual patterns as Starlink satellite 'trains' visible from Earth.
Scale And Structure Of Starlink
- Starlink satellites are launched in 'trains' of multiple satellites that separate over time.
- There are about 130 trains and roughly 5,200 operational Starlink satellites so far.
Global Internet Ambition
- Starlink already operates thousands of small satellites and plans thousands more.
- The project aims to provide global internet coverage across over 70 countries now and more soon.