Starlink is for Military purposes now, to have redundant internet and satellite connection that has so many satellites that no amount of ground based missiles can destroy them all and thus provide satellite surveilence and connectivity.
China's Space Program Thread II
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Starlink is for Military purposes now, to have redundant internet and satellite connection that has so many satellites that no amount of ground based missiles can destroy them all and thus provide satellite surveilence and connectivity.
In that video I linked, it describes a "Kessler Effect" which says that it only takes one kinetic event in orbit to destroy all objects in the same orbital plane ala the Gravity movie scenario.
Ok, but space is pretty big and the Kessler Syndrome has been vastly exaggerated in movies like Gravity. Which is why it was described as "Kessler Syndrome on steroids that defies physics".
Constellations like the upcoming Starshield are a priori designed with resilience and persistence in mind.
Yes, all such constellations regardless from which country have the same limitations and purposes. They are meant to be compliment to terrestrial network to cover less populated area, sea and deserts. This is well researched by the science and marketting communities.
If the constellation is part of a broader telecom ecosystem, then it won't fail. If it is an isolated existence with limited users such as military, then it will fail just like Iridium.
That's why Starlink is also being punted to civilians. As a dual-use system, the (much larger) civilian market -- even in a small market like satellite internet -- effectively subsidizes the military expenses
by78
General
An interesting presentation slide from Li Yihuan, deputy general manager of China Telecom Satellite Communications. It lays out the economic considerations for LEO internet mega-constellations:
– Some 80% of the world's land area and 95% of oceans have no internet coverage. Even within China, which boasts the world's most extensive communication networks, at least 50% of the land area is without coverage. LEO internet mega-constellations will expand internet coverage globally and open previously untapped economic opportunities/potentials.
– Within China, many base stations are located in remote areas with very few users, and their maintenance is very expensive. The LEO constellations can replace these base stations.
– Mega-constellations provide a true nationwide emergency communications network and is a valuable backup to existing terrestrial networks.
– Mega-constellations significantly lower costs of upgrading, building out, and maintaining (terrestrial) networks, especially in areas/cases that are cost-prohibitive to do so.
– Some 80% of the world's land area and 95% of oceans have no internet coverage. Even within China, which boasts the world's most extensive communication networks, at least 50% of the land area is without coverage. LEO internet mega-constellations will expand internet coverage globally and open previously untapped economic opportunities/potentials.
– Within China, many base stations are located in remote areas with very few users, and their maintenance is very expensive. The LEO constellations can replace these base stations.
– Mega-constellations provide a true nationwide emergency communications network and is a valuable backup to existing terrestrial networks.
– Mega-constellations significantly lower costs of upgrading, building out, and maintaining (terrestrial) networks, especially in areas/cases that are cost-prohibitive to do so.
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by78
General
China Satellite Network Corporation is building a new headquarters in Xiong'an.
The new headquarters of China Satellite Network Corporation is almost finished.
escobar
Brigadier
For the fourth time LM-6A upper stage blew up after deploying the satellites. Having debris cloud along with the sats constellation is not good
by78
General
Where did it say the upper stage "blew up"? Or was this another attempt at shit-posting?
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