How Does The Starlink System Work? (C1)

Questions

What percentage of the world’s population still doesn’t have access to the internet, according to the video?
At what altitude do Starlink satellites orbit above sea level?
What are two advantages Starlink has over its competitors in the satellite internet market?
What was the weight of each satellite in the first batch of Starlink satellites launched in May 2019?
What is the nickname given to the Starlink user terminal antenna?
What type of gas do Starlink satellites use for their Hall-effect thrusters, and why was it chosen?
How many ground stations does SpaceX maintain in the United States, according to the text?
What is the maximum temperature at which the self-pointing antenna can operate?
How many satellites are typically deployed in a single batch during a Falcon 9 launch?
What is the latency (delay) of Starlink satellites compared to traditional geostationary satellites?

Answers

1. Almost 50% of the world’s population
2. 300 miles (or about 600 kilometers)
3. Uses thousands of small satellites instead of few large ones | SpaceX can launch satellites frequently due to owning its rockets
4. 230 kg
5. „UFO on a stick” or „Dishy McFloatface”
6. Krypton gas – because it’s more common and cheaper than xenon
7. At least 32 ground stations
8. 122 degrees Fahrenheit
9. 60 satellites per batch
10. 25-35 milliseconds (compared to 600+ ms for traditional satellites)