I’m going to give you a quick update on SpaceX Satellite Broadband internet and talk about some of my concerns about this business move.
If you haven’t heard, SpaceX is starting a Satellite Broadband Internet Business that is rumored to be called Starlink.
According to a Business Wire report, the internet service provider industry has a combined annual revenue of $45 billion per year, and that data is from 2010. SpaceX hopes to get in on the action with their satellite broadband internet business and add another source of revenue to help achieve their ultimate goal of helping humanity become a multi-planetary species.
Is SpaceX just kicking the tires on this idea? Or are they all in.
Let’s find out!
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On October 14th, it was reported by geekwire.com that SpaceX filed an application to the Federal Communications Commission to be able to test their satellite communication systems at their facility in Redmond WA.
According to the application, they want to start testing the satellites starting this month.
Based on the application filing, SpaceX seems to be moving full steam ahead with the satellite broadband business.
SpaceX applied to test their satellite antennas, experimental rigs and other components from October 24th through April 24th 2018.
SpaceX says all of the tests will be performed once, and the purpose of the tests is to test communication links, telemetry, tracking and control systems.
So with this piece of piece of news we can fill in the gaps and form a rough timeline of what to expect moving forward.
SpaceX will test their Satellites and various components starting this month until April 2018.
Sources:
https://www.geekwire.com/2017/spacex-seeks-fcc-approval-test-satellite-antenna-setup-seattle-area/
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101011005643/en/Research-Markets-Internet-Service-Providers-Industry-Includes
http://wallstreetpit.com/114313-spacex-next-trillion-dollar-opportunity/
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20171inevitability_of_global_standards_for_non_terrestrial_spectrum_sharing/
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20171inevitability_of_global_standards_for_non_terrestrial_spectrum_sharing/
