The controversial technology has many opponents among space safety experts as well. According to Professor Hugh Lewis, Europe’s lead authority on space debris, Starlink satellites are now responsible for more than 50% of collision risk situations between two satellites in orbit .
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Satellite internet’s greatest strength is its reach, not its speed, but the speeds from Starlink are still respectable and still a little better than 5G is currently. Though Starlink is slightly faster than 5G (though still comparable) , it seems 5G may hold the greater potential for speed in the long-run.
Read moreCan 5G be transmitted by satellite?
Coverage and integration LEO Satellites will play a key part in extending cellular 5G networks to air, sea and other remote areas not covered by small cell networks . For the end-user, satellites offer a seamless extension of 5G services from the city to airplanes, cruise liners and other vehicles in remote locations.
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