Prof. Sam LawlerSep 7, 2023

I just had to update my numbers for a lecture, so here's your periodic reminder: Starlink is now 55% of ALL active satellites in orbit.

And given the recent news about that awful billionaire unilaterally deciding to cut of Starlink internet access to parts of the world whenever he wants to, this is extra important to share. Why did our governments effectively gift Low Earth Orbit to one awful dude? This is so bad.

Show threadGlennSep 7, 2023
@sundogplanets I wonder if Starlink could be nationalized?
Show threadPhilippa CowderoySep 8, 2023
@glennsills @sundogplanets Not an improvement given its international scope
Show threadGlenn
@flippac @sundogplanets I agree, a better approach would be to "internationalize" it. This would be like having the UN take control of the international backbone. That idea is more whimsical than my original one.
Sep 8, 2023 at 12:32pmWeb