What is a star chain?

Star Link is a low earth orbit satellite network proposed by Space Exploration Technology Company, which aims to provide high-speed Internet services for the whole world.

The satellite chain plan consists of thousands of satellites, which will operate in low-earth orbit and provide broadband Internet services to all parts of the world. These satellites are interconnected by laser links, forming a satellite network covering the whole world. Star link plan can provide users with high-speed and low-delay Internet connection, and users can obtain stable network services through star link no matter where they are.

Satellite link project not only has military value, but also can provide network connection for remote areas and areas lacking Internet service. In addition, satellite links can also be used for emergency communication and disaster relief operations. For example, after disasters such as earthquakes and floods, communication networks can be quickly established through satellite links.

Advantages of star chain plan

1. Global coverage: The goal of the satellite connection plan is to cover the whole world. No matter where users are, they can get stable network services through satellite links, which is very important for remote areas and areas lacking Internet services.

2. High speed: Star Link can provide high-speed Internet service, and users can enjoy a smoother network experience.

3. Low delay: The satellite of the Star Link project is closer to the Earth, so the signal transmission delay is lower, which is very important for applications that need real-time communication.

4. Reliability: There are a large number of satellites in the satellite chain plan. Even if some of them fail, the whole system can still run normally, which makes the satellite link plan more reliable.