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It creates a global network of broadband Internet to people around the world.
A couple of days ago, on June 13, the rocket, the Falcon 9 company Spacex Elon musk has launched another batch of Starlink satellites designed for global Internet. And now on the website Starlink have already started to accept applications for closed beta testing of “space Network”.
Recall that one of the goals of Elon musk — to create a global network of broadband Internet to people around the world, even where there is no infrastructure. Company American businessman has launched a 540 microsatellites, and need another 240, to ensure the normal operation of the network. Only Elon Musk plans to launch 12 thousand such satellites.
It is noted that the first try Starlink will be available to residents of USA and Canada, and a full rollout will begin in 2021.
If you want to participate in the closed beta test (CBT) of the Internet, you need to fill out an application on the website — enter your email address, region and postal code. If you do it right, then you will receive a letter stating that the PTA will start this summer, after which will be a public beta, which starts “higher latitudes”. A notification about the beginning of beta testing will also be sent to your email.