Satellites play a massive role in the world we live in right now. From communication, GPS, the internet, and more, satellites still hold power that other technologies cannot have. In the United States alone, satellite internet providers are the only ones who have coverage for the entire country, setting them apart from their competitors, regardless of how fast, reliable, or stable the connection they can provide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the new game-changers in the field is SpaceX\u2019s Starlink. It is a relatively new brand that emerged last 2019. And, the biggest news of them all is that it gives strong competition to other satellite internet providers in the country. So, let\u2019s understand what Starlink really is, what it can offer to the users, and what the recent launch means to us. Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is Starlink?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Starlink is a satellite internet constellation system by Elon Musk\u2019s SpaceX. Its main goal was to deliver a global broadband network that\u2019s fast and reliable. It utilizes a constellation of LEO or low Earth orbit satellites to deliver high-speed internet<\/strong><\/a> to its users. As of writing, Starlink is now available in 40 countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SpaceX\u2019s Starlink Launch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On October 4, 2022, SpaceX\u2019s Starlink will launch its first batch of satellites from California at 23:48 UTC to begin its month-long launch schedule. As part of the Starlink 4-29 mission, 52 new Starlink satellites were launched at the Vandenberg Space Force Center in California. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Originally, the launch was set for October 3, but they have decided to postpone it for a day to give more time for pre-launch checkouts. However, more delays are anticipated for Starlink 4-29 if the Crew-5 launch remains scheduled for October 5. The good thing is you can watch the official live stream of the launch on SpaceX\u2019s YouTube channel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SpaceX October 2022 Launch Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier, the launch will happen to begin the launch schedule towards the end of the month. Here\u2019s a quick overview of their schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starlink Amidst the Controversies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many internet companies have shared a fair number of controversies, and SpaceX\u2019s Starlink is no exception. With its mission to provide fast satellite internet<\/strong><\/a> across the world, it is continuously launching satellite batches several times a year. The company states that it plans to build at least 30,000 eventually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As much as it is exciting for many people, it began to stir a concern for many astronomers, especially with the continuously growing Starlink satellites. Some astronomers claim that Starlinks is photobombing astronomical photographs because they are so bright. As a result, they might obstruct the expert astronomical observations that have given us our current understanding of the universe. Although SpaceX has made efforts to resolve the problem, they continue to fall short of what astronomers deem acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/td> Date<\/strong><\/td> Time<\/strong><\/td> Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Starlink 4-29<\/strong><\/td> Oct. 4, 2022 | Tues<\/td> 24:48 UTC<\/strong><\/td> Vandenberg SFC, California<\/td><\/tr> Starlink 4-31<\/strong><\/td> Oct. 31, 2022 | Mon<\/td> 00 UTC<\/strong><\/td> Vandenberg SFC, California<\/td><\/tr> Starlink 4-36<\/strong><\/td> Oct. 31, 2022 | Mon<\/td> 00 UTC<\/strong><\/td> Vandenberg SFC, California<\/td><\/tr> Starlink 4-37<\/strong><\/td> Oct. 31, 2022 | Mon<\/td> 00 UTC<\/strong><\/td> Vandenberg SFC, California<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n