With the SpaceX IPO heating up to a $2.1 trillion valuation, investors are looking closely at Starlink. But what makes Starlink stand out vs GEO satellites?
Understanding the technical moat of LEO vs. GEO is vital for any SpaceX investor. In this tech talk, we look at the physics of LEO vs. GEO orbits, why latency is an unavoidable physical limit for legacy satellite internet providers, and why Starlink’s 10,000+ satellite constellation is the key to a massive SpaceX valuation.
We also explore the ‘Satellite Graveyard’ and the difference between Geostationary and Geosynchronous orbits.
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