Starlink satellite dish developed by SpaceX, which is Elon Musk’s aerospace company. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation project aimed at providing global broadband coverage. The project involves launching a large number of small satellites into low Earth orbit, creating a network that can deliver high-speed internet access to even remote and underserved areas.
The satellite dish associated with Starlink is a phased-array antenna, often colloquially referred to as a “dish,” though it doesn’t resemble traditional satellite dishes. It’s a flat, circular device that’s equipped with multiple small antennas that can electronically steer their beams without the need for physically moving parts. This allows the dish to communicate with the satellites overhead as they move across the sky, maintaining a connection as they pass from one horizon to the other.
Starlink’s goal is to provide low-latency, high-speed internet access to users around the world, helping bridge the digital divide and bring online connectivity to areas where traditional internet infrastructure is lacking. The project has gained significant attention due to its potential to revolutionize internet access, particularly in rural and remote regions. However, as of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Starlink was still in the process of being deployed and tested, so there might have been developments since then.
