Low Orbit Satellite
The Starlink project launched in 2015 aims to provide usable satellite broadband networks around the world. In order to achieve this goal, SpaceX has obtained the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) permission to launch about 12,000 low-orbit satellites into space, and the final number may be as many as 30,000.
The reason why low-orbit satellites are suitable for providing broadband networks is mainly because they are closer to the ground and require shorter signal transmission time and less delay. Compared with geostationary orbit satellites that can cover most of the earth’s area with only three satellites, low-orbit satellites naturally need to rely on the number to expand the service range.
