Imagine downloading the equivalent of 125 GB of data in one second. This is the dizzying promise that SpaceX is making with its new generation of Starlink V3 satellites: it would be capable of reaching a speed of 1 Terabit per second.
SpaceX has just revealed the technical characteristics of its new Starlink V3 satellites. With an announced bandwidth of 1 Terabit per second in downlink, Elon Musk’s company is taking a spectacular technological leap.
To put these numbers into perspective, imagine being able to download 125 gigabytes of data in a single second — the equivalent of 25 AAA video games or 62,500 high-definition photos. Today, the best fiber optic connection for individuals is 8 Gbps, among all operators. But…
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The announced performances are impressive: a 10-fold increase in downlink capacity and a 24-fold increase in uplink capacity compared to current V2 Mini satellites. The latter “only” had 96 Gigabits per second of bandwidth.
If the figures are dizzying, we must remain cautious. SpaceX will first have to successfully deploy these satellites via its Starship launcher. The actual commissioning date remains unclear, even if a new test is planned for January 10.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about this announcement remains the cumulative capacity of the network. With 60 Tbps added to each Starship launch (or about 60 satellites), the Starlink network could quickly exceed its current capacity of 350 Tbps.
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For end users, these technical advances promise connection speeds of 1-2 Gigabits per second, well beyond the 100-300 Mbps currently available. A promise which, if it comes true, could make it an alternative to optical fiber.
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