 "Starlink internet down across US? Hundreds report widespread outage")
Elon Musk’s internet provider, Starlink, is reportedly down in several parts of the US, with several people reporting outages across the country.
As per Downdetector, the internet outage tracking site, nearly 1,000 people reported Starlink outages at 12:30 am EDT. At least 86 per cent of users said they were facing problems with internet services, while 14 per cent reported total blackout.
Starlink is a satellite internet project developed by SpaceX, aimed at providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access across the globe, particularly in remote and underserved areas. It works by using a large constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that communicate with ground terminals.
Unlike traditional satellite internet, which relies on a few satellites in high orbits, Starlink’s network of thousands of LEO satellites enables faster data transmission and broader coverage.
Starlink in India
India’s space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), has officially approved Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited (SSCPL) to provide satellite-based internet services in the country. The company, a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s Starlink, will use its Gen1 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to offer high-speed broadband.
The authorisation is valid for five years or until the end of the Gen1 constellation’s operational life—whichever comes first. However, Starlink must still secure all necessary approvals, licenses, and clearances from other government departments before launching services.
The Gen1 network includes 4,408 satellites that orbit the Earth at altitudes between 540 and 570 kilometers. It is expected to deliver a combined data capacity of around 600 Gbps over India, offering fast and reliable internet, especially in rural and remote areas where traditional broadband is unavailable.
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