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The idea here is a mesh network in space with servers orbiting the planet. The idea being, that it is not under any jurisdiction. And hence cannot be blocked. W
by sumanthvepa 6y ago
The idea here is a mesh network in space with servers orbiting the planet. The idea being, that it is not under any jurisdiction. And hence cannot be blocked. Well, not really. First the company that operates this is subject to the jurisdiction of the country it is incorporated in and does business in. Second, to access such mesh networks requires that you have hardware (essentially a satellite phone modem) that can reach it. In india, for example, the sale or posession of such hardware without a license is illegal. Finally, you piss off the big guys (US, China, Russia, India) and they can simply shoot your satellite(s) down.
- avmich 6y ago> you piss off the big guys It would be interesting to provoke big guys to start applying weaponry in space for a systemic cause. Not sure it would go easily. Even modern developments with Starlink can still bring questions. If, e.g., China forbids Starlink from providing service to China territory, and Musk ignores that and goes ahead, and China starts shooting down Starlink satellites - ?.. Will U.S. in this case stay silent? It's a different case, of course, but - is using weapons in space that easy and close?
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