The 'direct-to-sell' satellite communication offered by Elon Musk's Starlink: How it works for customers

 The 'direct-to-sell' satellite communication offered by Elon Musk's Starlink: How it works for customers

The 'direct-to-sell' satellite communication offered by Elon Musk's Starlink: How it works for customers

With the goal of enabling direct-to-sale capabilities and supplying satellite broadband to smartphones, SpaceX launched the first batch of Starlink internet satellites on board the Falcon 9 spaceship.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is starting a new project that will see the first batch of Starlink broadband satellites launched aboard a Falcon 9 spaceship in 2024. At 10:44 p.m. EST on January 2, the launch was held. These satellites are designed to provide direct-to-cell capabilities, which will enable smartphone users to access satellite internet directly. It is anticipated that this invention would solve issues with geographic features that generally make it more difficult to provide Internet services.

Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California launched 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit during the launch. In particular, the mission included launching the first six Starlink satellites that were outfitted with direct-to-sail capability.

According to the official Starlink website, "no matter where you land, be on lakes, or be on coastal waters, this particular launch will include the first six Starlink satellites using direct-to-cell capabilities that will make it possible for mobile phone companies around the world to give users seamless global access for texting, calling, and browsing."

In actuality, those who use the Starlink service on their cellphones will always have mobile phone access.

Your current mobile phone will work with Starlink if your telecom operator has obtained access to it. This service is especially crucial in places where there is little to no dependable internet access.

The system's ability to be quickly deployed further emphasizes its value in emergency situations when terrestrial infrastructure may be unavailable due to a variety of factors, such as natural catastrophes. Specifically, it may provide vital access to resources required in such circumstances.

During the launch, the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket returned to Earth 8.5 minutes after takeoff and landed safely on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific Ocean. The goal of Starlink is to establish a global satellite internet network. As of right now, over 5100 active satellites have been launched, and the count rises with every new satellite launch.