Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Starlink:
1.Starlink is a satellite-based internet service developed by SpaceX.
2.It uses medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellites to provide internet access worldwide.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. Starlink is a satellite-based internet service operated by SpaceX, launched in 2019 to provide global broadband internet access.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Starlink uses low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide internet access. LEO satellites orbit closer to Earth, reducing latency and enhancing overall performance compared to traditional geostationary satellites.
Source: The Hindu
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