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I wonder if SpaceX could put cameras on the far side of the Starlink satellites to make a network gazing outwards. To help compensate for the frustration they a
by Paddywack 2y ago
I wonder if SpaceX could put cameras on the far side of the Starlink satellites to make a network gazing outwards. To help compensate for the frustration they are causing astronomers…
- dtgriscom 2y agoHmmm. Synthetic aperture astronomy using an Earth-sized sphere of 4300 satellites.
- dr_kiszonka 2y agoI like the idea, but they would probably put the cameras facing the Earth.
- robxorb 2y agoBoth, and it pays for itself?
- Ringz 2y agoGood idea! From Wikipedia: „As of early March 2024, it consists of over 6,000 mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO)[5] that communicate with designated ground transceivers. Nearly 12,000 satellites are planned to be deployed, with a possible later extension to 34,400.“ The whole thing could be considered a 360 degree camera. I have no idea how good the theoretically achievable resolution would be overall.
- is_true 2y agois there any place where they should register those cameras? Imagine if they already have cameras in all satellites and one day just announce they are launching a new Earth observation service. Knowing how much elon seems to likes playing with market he prob would short all other companies in the sector before making the announcement.