Patcay.com – Elon Musk revealed the remarkable achievement attained by SpaceX through their satellite internet service, Starlink.
On Tuesday (2/27/2024), via his social media account, Starlink announced that they had successfully accessed the internet directly from the Starlink satellite in outer space.
“This post is sent via the SpaceX Starlink satellite in space,” reads the post from the X SpaceX account, which was immediately retweeted by Elon Musk.
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In response, Elon Musk emphasized that the post was made using a regular mobile phone, utilizing the SpaceX satellite internet network without the need for additional devices.
“This post is made from a regular phone directly using the SpaceX satellite, without any additional equipment,” Elon wrote in his tweet.
Thus, the post not only highlights the technological achievements of Starlink but also demonstrates that the use of satellite internet technology from Starlink does not require hardware modifications on smartphones.
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This success is the result of SpaceX obtaining a license to conduct communication tests between Starlink and smartphones at the end of 2023.
The tests were carried out after SpaceX successfully demonstrated communication between smartphones and satellites without relying on traditional ground-based stations.