Russia-Ukraine war: SpaceX delivers Starlink terminals to war-torn Ukraine
As per his promise, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has delivered Space X Starlink terminals to warn-torn Ukraine. As the war intensifies in Ukraine following an invasion by Russia, Internet service in the war-ravaged region has been experiencing "disruptions.
Fulfilling his promise made on Twitter, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has provided Ukraine with Internet connectivity through the company's Starlink satellites.
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What is Starlink? Starlink is a constellation of satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet across the globe. The system allows video calls, online gaming, streaming, and other high data rate activities that aren't usually possible with satellite Internet.Starlink — here. Thanks, @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/dZbaYqWYCf — Mykhailo Fedorov (@FedorovMykhailo) February 28, 2022
Where it is useful?
Starlink is particularly useful in regions where conventional Internet facility is unfeasible, like rural areas.
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Can bear adverse temperatures
It can withstand a range of temperatures and conditions like extreme heat and cold, snow and hail.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced the activation of the service following a request from Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
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