At the event Spie Photonics West in San Francisco, SpaceX engineer Travis Brachers revealed new data about the Starlink system. The system, which is responsible for providing high-speed Internet through a satellite network, processes over 42 petabytes of data daily, equivalent to 42 million gigabytes.
During his presentation, Brachers highlighted the importance of SpaceX technology in delivering internet access, particularly in remote areas without ground stations such as the ocean and Antarctica. The communication system between satellites relies on laser technology, allowing for data transmission speeds of 100 Gb/s on each channel. This enables the satellites to create a network within Earth’s orbit, ensuring seamless connectivity.
Despite the complex nature of the system, Brachers emphasized its high reliability. Even with thousands of STARLINK satellites in constant motion, SpaceX has achieved a laser communication line performance of over 99%. On a daily basis, the satellites establish approximately 266,141 laser formations, maintaining communication for prolonged periods and reaching data transfer speeds of up to 200 Gb/s.
A notable achievement highlighted by Brachers was the successful connection between two satellites positioned over 5,400 kilometers apart. Remarkably, the connection remained intact even as one of the satellites descended to just 122 kilometers above Earth’s surface, allowing for the transmission of video data.
Furthermore, Brachers demonstrated the system’s capability to deliver data to the Starlink antenna in Antarctica through multiple routes. This dynamic routing feature ensures communication stability with a remarkable uptime of 99.99%.