There have been mentions of the Starlink program, the Starlink network and the Starlink satellites before. But I always thought Musk's idea was far away! But: Musk asked Tongan netizens: Do you need SpaceX Starlink satellites to help restore the network? That is to say, in the short term, as long as there is relevant support, the recovery of the Tonga network through satellites can be achieved, and I have to say that I underestimated Musk's starlink plan before!
On January 23, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk replied to Reuters to discuss Tonga's loss of the Internet due to the tsunami. Musk asked if the country would be willing to receive Starlink terminals to restore network connectivity. According to Musk, StarLink doesn't have enough satellites with laser links in the region, but there are geographic satellites in the region. Last week, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga in the South Pacific island nation of Tonga erupted violently, causing damage to submarine cables, the interruption of all of Tonga's network, the interruption of national communications, and the inability of the outside world to contact the country for a time. It is understood that New Zealand politician Dr Shane Reti sent a letter to Musk on the platform asking for the help of Starlink, but Musk said that it was difficult and he wanted to make a clear confirmation of the matter.
At present, Tonga is facing the problem of no network connection in the whole country because of the volcanic eruption, and there is indeed a better solution to restore communication, so that the whole world can understand the situation of this place, as well as the specific situation of the volcano, so that the next situation is very favorable! Therefore, network signal transmission, real-time dissemination of related data is very important! But without the Internet, this is very difficult to do!
It is estimated that this matter will rise to the United Nations to coordinate it later!
If Musk's Starlink plan can be implemented in Tonga soon, this is no less than Taobao that rose during the SARS period, and its influence is definitely not ordinary! Whether it is a mainstream application or not, at least many countries will sign up with Musk to become an emergency backup network to use it, so that you can have an extra layer of security!
But now the most troublesome thing is the construction of laser links satellites! What exactly is a laser link, let's take a look at the introduction of the encyclopedia:
Laser interstellar links are laser communication links that are interconnected between space satellites, or OISL for short. Establishing direct communication links between satellites can increase connectivity, extend coverage, increase service volume and increase flexibility.
This can't help but remind me of Musk's crazy plan to make a mobile phone and use the StarLink network some time ago. To subvert the global mobile phone market, surpass Apple! Are you bullish on Musk's StarLink web app? What do you think about this, welcome to pay attention to my entrepreneur Li Meng and I communicate together!