SpaceX launched its first batch of Starlink satellites designed to connect directly to unmodified smartphones Jan. 2 after getting a temporary experimental license to start testing the capability in the United States.
I am curious how many of these new Starlink satellites will need to be deployed before they can start offering the service to the public? I heard somewhere the plans were for 7500 of them in total but guessing the minimum for basic text message coverage will be far lower.
Another text book launch and booster landing.
I am curious how many of these new Starlink satellites will need to be deployed before they can start offering the service to the public? I heard somewhere the plans were for 7500 of them in total but guessing the minimum for basic text message coverage will be far lower.