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Europe wants its own satellite megaconstellation to compete with SpaceX Starlink

By Benjamin Williams
Published in SpaceX
May 07, 2023
1 min read
Europe wants its own satellite megaconstellation to compete with SpaceX Starlink

I just read an interesting article about Europe’s new plan to launch its own satellite megaconstellation to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Apparently, the European Space Agency is teaming up with a bunch of commercial partners to create a new network of satellites that will provide high-speed internet access to remote areas in rural Europe.

Basically, the satellite megaconstellation will consist of a bunch of small satellites orbiting the earth, all connected to each other to form a giant network. They’ll use advanced technology like laser links to communicate with each other, which means they won’t rely on traditional radio waves that can get jammed up.

One of the coolest things about this new satellite megaconstellation is that it will be more sustainable than other networks out there. The satellites will use electric propulsion to move around in space, which means they’ll use less fuel and create less pollution.

As someone who lives in a rural area, I’m all for this new initiative. It’s about time that people like me got better access to the internet. I’m sick of waiting for webpages to load and dealing with spotty connections. Plus, it’s just cool to see Europe stepping up to the plate and competing with some of the big players in the space industry.

Overall, I think this article highlights some important issues around rural connectivity and sustainability. It’s inspiring to see people coming up with creative solutions to problems like these. Who knows what other amazing things we’ll see in the future?


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