This Orbital Data Center Startup Is Integrating Starlink Lasers
Starcloud is set to integrate SpaceX's Starlink laser technology into its upcoming orbital data center. The startup plans to use Mini Lasers on over 25 satellites to facilitate data transmission back to Earth. This development marks a significant step in expanding the capabilities of Starlink beyond ground-based internet services.
- ▪Starcloud will utilize Mini Lasers on more than 25 satellites for data transmission.
- ▪The integration allows direct optical links between Starcloud satellites and the Starlink constellation.
- ▪SpaceX has been using optical lasers to transmit data between Starlink satellites since at least 2021.
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The gigabit laser technology on SpaceX’s Starlink satellites will be part of an upcoming orbital data center from the startup Starcloud. Starcloud is integrating the “Mini Lasers” on more than 25 orbiting satellites, giving them a way to easily transmit data back to Earth by communicating with SpaceX’s neighboring Starlink constellation. “Each of the Starcloud satellites will carry two Starlink Mini Laser terminals, and the first hardware is expected on orbit within one year,” the startup said.CEO Phillip Johnston added: “The terminals enable direct optical links between Starcloud satellites and the Starlink constellation using laser light, eliminating the need for Starcloud to send data directly through bandwidth-constrained ground stations.” You May Also Like window.videoEmbeds =…
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