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Low Latency Routing in Space

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Low Latency Routing in Space

A short visualization from HotNets researchers of routing and latency over SpaceX's proposed Starlink constellation, based on its FCC filings. It shows orbital shells, link topology and how inter-satellite routes could beat terrestrial fiber on long distances.

It is the go-to visual for how Starlink's constellation and laser links could cut global latency, linked in many satellite internet threads.

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