This is how Elon Musk's Starlink launches the first satellite for direct-to-sale

 This is how Elon Musk's Starlink launches the first satellite for direct-to-sale

This is how Elon Musk's Starlink launches the first satellite for direct-to-sale

The Starlink project, which was spearheaded by Elon Musk's SpaceX aerospace company, was declared successful on Wednesday.

Today, SpaceX successfully launched Starlink's direct-to-sale satellite, and billionaire Elon Musk praised the accomplishment. It is anticipated that the new satellite would simplify internet access for all of its subscribers.

SpaceX, the aerospace business founded by Elon Musk, stated on Wednesday morning that 21 additional Starlink satellites, including six direct-to-sale satellites, had been launched at 9.30 a.m. The satellites were launched on board the company's Falcon 9 spaceship.

At 10:20 a.m. today, SpaceX further verified that all 21 Starlink satellites had been safely launched and were in their proper positions. This is Elon Musk's company's first direct-to-sale satellite launch.

"Wherever you see the sky" refers to the all-terrain and geographic coverage of Starlink's direct-to-sell satellite, which is designed to provide text, Internet, and mobile network connectivity. The following information pertains to the company's direct-to-sell service.

What is the direct-to-sell offering from Starlink?

Launched on January 3, Starlink Internet's first direct-to-sale satellite would start up in a few days after installation. Voice, data, and Internet of Things services will be enabled starting in 2025, with the text function coming online in 2024.

LTE phones, which function like cell phone towers in orbit, would be compatible with direct to cell technology. This implies that if you have an active satellite signal, the service will be accessible anywhere. Hardware or external connections are not needed for it.

Satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities feature a sophisticated eNodeB modem aboard that functions as a cellular tower in space, enabling network integration comparable to that of a typical roaming partner, as stated on Starlink's official website.

When Starlink is deployed, connectivity will be accessible even in distant locations. Cell phone service is available to users of Starlink Direct to Cell in all participating countries throughout the globe, including the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Switzerland, and Chile.

Direct to Sale's primary goal is to provide customers in isolated and rural locations—where other networks have difficulties—high-speed access. Faster and more dependable mobile service and internet connections are anticipated.