Why SpaceX Is Building Starlink

Real Engineering · Explainer · 16 min · 2019 · YouTube title: Why SpaceX is Making Starlink

Why it's here

Recommended as a clear explanation of Starlink's purpose and the case that it can beat fiber on latency for long routes.

What it covers

Real Engineering explains why SpaceX is building Starlink, including the economics of satellite internet. It covers the latency advantage of light in vacuum over fiber for long-distance links.