Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by American aerospace company SpaceX, providing coverage to over 70 countries. It also aims to provide global mobile broadband after 2023. SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in 2019.
Starlink works by using a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide internet coverage to the ground. Users connect to the internet via a satellite dish terminal installed at their location.
The goal of Starlink is to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access to areas where traditional broadband services are limited or unavailable.
As of now, SpaceX has launched thousands of Starlink satellites, with plans to launch tens of thousands more to complete the constellation.
Starlink aims to provide internet speeds of up to 1 Gbps, with latency ranging from 20 ms to 40 ms in most locations.
The cost of Starlink service varies by region, but users typically pay for the satellite dish terminal and a monthly subscription fee for the internet service.
