FCC Authorizes SpaceX to Provide Broadband Satellite Services

Post by walrus01 » Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 12:55 AM UTC

psisbwvaiia wrote: post #82

52-6F-62 wrote: post #73

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> shot down FY-1C as a test of a kinetic kill vehicle (leaving tons of high speed space debris) Do you have more info on this? Or anyone? That's so crass. It's plain indefensible. I really want to know more. edit: Thanks for the links.

Why is it indefensible to defend your nation’s sovereignty. Many nations have google maps blur out their military bases for example. I’m sure lots of North Americans wouldn’t want Chinese satellites overhead for concern of privacy. I mean, generating tons of space junk is not cool. But what else are you going to do if others are lurking on your airspace? It is going to be shift is policy though. We are going to need…

Post by sambull » Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 12:56 AM UTC

psisbwvaiia wrote: post #82

52-6F-62 wrote: post #73

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> shot down FY-1C as a test of a kinetic kill vehicle (leaving tons of high speed space debris) Do you have more info on this? Or anyone? That's so crass. It's plain indefensible. I really want to know more. edit: Thanks for the links.

Why is it indefensible to defend your nation’s sovereignty. Many nations have google maps blur out their military bases for example. I’m sure lots of North Americans wouldn’t want Chinese satellites overhead for concern of privacy. I mean, generating tons of space junk is not cool. But what else are you going to do if others are lurking on your airspace? It is going to be shift is policy though. We are going to need…

Post by ikeyany » Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 12:57 AM UTC

walrus01 wrote: post #87

mattsfrey wrote: post #19

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Agreed. While not as profound as bringing access to the developing world, this will also be a major win for people looking to live alternative lifestyles, i.e. perpetual traveling, van life etc, where keeping a consistent internet connection is the one thing holding many back.

> live alternative lifestyles I know exactly the meaning that you intend here, but at first I thought "how exactly is this going to be beneficial for polyamorous triads of hemp farmers who attend burning man every year?"

Post by natethinks » Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 12:57 AM UTC

ArlenBales wrote: post #88

As a hiker who likes to spend many nights camping out in the remote wilderness, this will be a blessing but also a curse. I'll be able to stay connected to family and friends, and have emergency services and information available if necessary, but at the same time I'll have Hacker News and Reddit distractions - but inevitably this is the way the future will be, so it's time to get used to it. At least when going on a…

Post by erikpukinskis » Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 12:58 AM UTC

buvanshak wrote: post #95

bpd1069 wrote: post #4

This is monumental - I claim every major advance in communication technology immediately precedes a major progress for society. This will make the 'Internet' truly global and ubiquitous. So excited for the developing world.

>This will make the 'Internet' truly global and ubiquitous... So does it makes the exploitation that comes with it... Providing internet to the unmotivated masses only results in their exploitation..not in their empowerment.