Resources
Tools, sites and references for satellite connectivity
A curated collection of tools, websites, reports and videos to help you navigate the LEO satellite ecosystem.
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SpaceX's Military Project It Doesn't Want You to Know About - Starshield
Investigation into Starshield, SpaceX's classified military and government satellite network based on Starlink technology.
LeoLabs Space Platform Visualization
Commercial space situational awareness platform providing visualization tools for tracking objects in low Earth orbit, including Starlink satellites.
T-Mobile Starlink Direct to Cell Review - Rocky Mountains Test
In-depth review of T-Mobile Starlink Direct to Cell technology tested in remote Colorado mountains, examining automatic satellite handoff, message delivery performance, and current limitations including lack of voice and image support.
Satellite Internet Speed vs Ping for Gaming
Gaming performance comparison focusing on importance of latency (ping) over raw speed for satellite internet, comparing LEO (Starlink) sub-50ms latency enabling competitive gaming versus GEO satellites' 600ms rendering most games unplayable.
SpaceX Reaches 10,000 Starlink Satellites: The Mega Constellation Explained
Explainer video covering SpaceX's achievement of 10,000 deployed Starlink satellites and the scale of the mega-constellation.
OpenSN - Open Satellite Network Library
Open-source library for emulating large-scale LEO satellite networks using container-based virtualization. Designed for reproducible satellite networking research.
The First Global Satellite Constellations - How Iridium & Globalstar Changed The World
Historical overview of the first LEO satellite constellations, focusing on Iridium and Globalstar systems that pioneered satellite communications decades before Starlink.
CommandLink Managed Starlink
Managed Starlink services integrated with proprietary ITSM platform offering professional deployment, 24/7 engineering support, and unified IT management.
Amazon Starlink competitor 'Project Kuiper': A new era for internet speed
DW News coverage of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite internet initiative and its competitive implications for global connectivity.
How OneWeb's system works
Official OneWeb video explaining how their satellite constellation delivers global connectivity through low Earth orbit satellites and ground infrastructure.
How Starlink and LEO Satellites Transform Airplane Wi-Fi
Analysis of how low-Earth orbit satellite constellations like Starlink are revolutionizing in-flight internet, replacing slow GEO systems with high-speed connectivity enabling streaming, video calls, and seamless passenger experience at 30,000 feet.
Europe Steps Up Satellite Capabilities Amid Doubts Over Musk's Starlink
Bloomberg analysis of European efforts to develop alternatives to Starlink through Eutelsat OneWeb, driven by security and sovereignty concerns.
Starlink Business Plans and Enterprise Applications
Comprehensive overview of Starlink Business service tiers, pricing structures, hardware options, and ideal enterprise applications including remote offices, retail locations, emergency response, and mobile deployments.
Is SpaceX Starlink Catastrophic? The Untold Story of Mega Constellations
Critical analysis of the environmental and astronomical impact of satellite mega-constellations like Starlink.
Starlink Prometheus Exporter
Lightweight Prometheus exporter written in Go for exposing Starlink dish metrics. Provides real-time telemetry data in Prometheus format for integration with monitoring systems.
Hypatia - LEO Satellite Network Simulator
Academic simulation framework for low Earth orbit satellite networks. Pre-calculates network state, enables packet-level ns-3 simulations, and provides visualizations.
Blastoff! SpaceX launches 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites
Launch coverage of SpaceX Falcon 9 deploying Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites, highlighting the interesting dynamic of SpaceX launching competitor's satellites.
Project Kuiper: Fast, Affordable Broadband for Unserved Communities
Official Amazon News video introducing Project Kuiper's mission to provide affordable broadband to underserved and unserved communities globally.
How Does The OneWeb Constellation Work?
Technical explainer video covering OneWeb's satellite constellation operations and service delivery mechanisms.
Inside Starlink Ground Station Infrastructure
Deep dive into Starlink's global ground station network architecture, antenna farm designs, signal processing systems, and how hundreds of gateways worldwide connect satellite constellation to internet backbone.
Space Bureau Transparency - Satellite Spectrum Coordination
FCC Space Bureau initiative to improve transparency in satellite spectrum coordination process, providing resources for industry engagement, explaining interference analysis, and facilitating coordination among operators.
OneWeb Maritime and Aviation Internet Improvements
Explanation of how OneWeb LEO satellite constellation enhances maritime and aviation connectivity through lower latency, higher bandwidth, and global coverage including polar regions where GEO satellites cannot reach.
Starlink Client Python Library
Python client library for interacting with Starlink systems both locally and remotely via gRPC-Web and REST API. Supports authentication, device management, and telemetry access.
Outdated Rules, New Space Race - Modernizing LEO Spectrum
Policy discussion on need to modernize FCC spectrum allocation rules for LEO satellite constellations, examining how decades-old regulations designed for GEO satellites hamper innovation and U.S. leadership in new space race.