Starlink, a broadband satellite service, is the brainchild of visionary Elon Musk and his aerospace company SpaceX. This internet mega-constellation, currently consisting of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit, promises incredibly fast transmission speeds.
Expanding Starlink However, its real triumph lies in accessibility
It can provide coverage even in sparsely populated areas where mobile network signals are scarce or nonexistent. This gives people in these locations a chance for stable and relatively fast connectivity.
Apart from the American and Canadian markets, Musk’s internet service has been actively utilized since last autumn by users in Northern European countries such as Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
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The Japanese army is testing the internet
Starlink is currently available in the UK, France, Italy, Poland, Germany, Croatia, Moldova, Greece, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Hungary. The number of interested users seems to be constantly growing.
After Ukraine, which primarily utilizes it in connection with the Russian invasion, another candidate is emerging for future military use of Starlink, as reported by Bloomberg. Surprisingly, it is Japan. The Japanese army has allegedly been testing satellite communication since March of this year.
The aim of the extensive maneuvers involving air, sea, and ground forces is to determine reliability in the event of a potential threat. Yasukazu Hamada, the Japanese Minister of Defense, confirmed to the media that this step is logical considering the increasing risks in the world, and the need for top-notch connectivity is absolutely crucial.
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