Using satellites for internet access is not a novelty – we’ve been offering such packages in Hungary for over a decade. Data transmission typically occurs through one or two satellites orbiting high above the Equator. However, a few years ago, the American aerospace company SpaceX came up with a bold idea. They deployed thousands of small-sized satellites into space, positioning them much lower in Earth’s orbit than before (known as low Earth orbit – LEO).
Thousands of small spacecraft will encircle the planet, serving as dense network nodes. They continuously communicate with each other and with surface infrastructure, resulting in greater bandwidth than ever before. Additionally, with extremely short response times, as the Starlink satellites orbit at altitudes ranging from just 340 to 1200 km, instead of the usual 35-40 thousand km.
The large number of satellites brings an additional advantage: outstanding reliability. If any satellite fails due to malfunction, nearby satellites immediately take over its tasks. As a user, you won’t notice any disruption; data transmission remains fast and uninterrupted.