Elon Musk wants to use SpaceX satellites to distribute Wi-Fi on airplanes

Initially, the Starlink satellite network from SpaceX, which belongs to Elon Musk, was created to provide access to the Internet in those regions where there is no other way to get access to the network. For example, the network can provide coverage in remote areas, provide internet to mobile homes, or provide users in rural areas with relatively affordable connections. But, as expected, the project went beyond the original program – now representatives of SpaceX are negotiating to distribute Wi-Fi on airplanes, expanding the commercial potential of the satellite network.

Jonathan Hofeller, SpaceX’s vice president of Starlink, said the company is already in contact with several major airlines to demonstrate the capabilities of its satellite network in practice soon. And in the foreseeable future, he said, satellite Internet will be actively used in airplanes – the Internet will be cheaper and faster. However, to implement this venture, the company needs to launch all satellites into space – at the moment, Starlink has sent only 1,800 satellites out of 4,400 required into orbit.

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