discuss Starlink all over

[Oshawott]

The idea behind star link is to cover the earth with hundred of small satellites in the low earth orbit. While the output of giving everyone in every corner access to internet is commendable, I have a serious concern with it.

Do you think it will be like sending litter all across the skies with a clear sky becoming an object of rarity after the full fledged launch of the Starlink system all across the world?

 

[Jason]

Honestly, I'm cynical about wi-fi radiation. I mean, they've done studies on how it retards plant growth.

 

[Oshawott]

As I mentioned in the OP, that is not my only issue. Here are some other issues I found out:

1. Its not going to be cost effecting. It will be around 10 times more costly if the estimates are correct.
2. It will also restrict out ability to sky/star gaze

The added uncertainty that comes with the heavy EM radiation is a different issue.

 

[Harsh World]

I don't think it's as big of an issue as everyone is making it out to be.

The satellites are in low orbit, for one, and they're only made to last 5 to 10 years before they can deorbit (or be completely removed), probably to replace them with newer ones with more capability if needed.

As far as obstructing your view, they are 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) in length and 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) in width, with a thickness of about 0.2 meters (0.7 feet) flying 342 (500 miles) high. I don't think they would even appear as the size of a dust particle on an astrophotographer's screen (which is easily removable with tools today if you find yourself that unlucky).

Honestly, I'm cynical about wi-fi radiation. I mean, they've done studies on how it retards plant growth.

Never heard this.

 

[Jason]

Basically, we are being microwaved.