Elon Musk's SpaceX wants to bring internet to every person in the world.
The company's satellite internet service, also known as Starlink, now has over "half a million" pre-orders to date, which include advance deposits for the hardware.
Key Highlights
- Starlink is still in its early "beta" stages, with the company gradually rolling out the service to more locations.
- Despite being in "beta", over 500,000 people have pre-ordered the company's satellite internet service
- Pre-orders include advance deposits on the hardware too.
- SpaceX has also launched 60 more Starlink satellites into space yesterday, commemorating "Star Wars Day" (May 4th).
Why it matters
- SpaceX's Starlink service has the potential to disrupt traditional internet providers due to its vast reach across the globe, at potentially lower prices.
- Low-orbit satellites allow people to receive fast internet speeds with low latency (ping), and capable of reaching even the most remote areas in the world.
- The goal is to achieve near-global coverage by the end of 2021.
