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Dec 18, 2019

SpaceX Starlink Update

SpaceX needs to launch at least 360 satellites (6 launches not counting May 2019 demo launch) into orbit to start offering service in latitudes around 53º (the Northern US, Southern Canada, etc) -- from the SpaceX WIKI.

Starlink launch #2 - slated for 12/31/2019

Starlink launch #3 - slated for January

1/2 way there by January
  • I expect the service will come at a fairly high premium similar to a satellite phone.
    Suspect this is a method to connect Tesla vehicles and equipment without local providers. Consumer use will be secondary.
  • Hi,

    Thanks for the link.

    There seems to be no information about how much the service will cost the consumer.
  • "(I wonder what percentage of the RV.net population knows what the heck we are posting about)"

    Probably only the ones that like mediocre movies. Thought both of them were pretty lame. But JMO of course.
  • joebedford wrote:
    westernrvparkowner wrote:
    Let me guess. After they are in place, Musk will give everyone a SIM card and the internet will be free for everyone. Then he will go Samuel L Jackson in the Kingsman on us and eliminate 99.9% of the earth's population leaving an earthly paradise for the chosen ones. I'd love a happy ending but "This ain't that kind of movie".
    Good idea but only if Free Bird is playing real loud over the entire planet.
    Well, they do say the South will rise again. And if it does, I sure hope I go with Statesman's new Agent Whiskey at my side. (I wonder what percentage of the RV.net population knows what the heck we are posting about)
  • westernrvparkowner wrote:
    Let me guess. After they are in place, Musk will give everyone a SIM card and the internet will be free for everyone. Then he will go Samuel L Jackson in the Kingsman on us and eliminate 99.9% of the earth's population leaving an earthly paradise for the chosen ones. I'd love a happy ending but "This ain't that kind of movie".
    Good idea but only if Free Bird is playing real loud over the entire planet.
  • Let me guess. After they are in place, Musk will give everyone a SIM card and the internet will be free for everyone. Then he will go Samuel L Jackson in the Kingsman on us and eliminate 99.9% of the earth's population leaving an earthly paradise for the chosen ones. I'd love a happy ending but "This ain't that kind of movie".