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Why SpaceX is Making Starlink
Real Engineering
Real Engineering explains why SpaceX is building Starlink, including the economics of satellite internet. It covers the latency advantage of light in vacuum over fiber for long-distance links.
Recommended as a clear explanation of Starlink's purpose and the case that it can beat fiber on latency for long routes.
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