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A comment on Starlink satellites hindering detection of near-Earth asteroids, study finds. Parent comment

Re:Starlink satellites hindering detection of near-Earth ast... by emteycz on Friday January 21, 2022 @07:34AM (#30022524)
A ground station is required in the current version of Starlink. Without it, the satellite has no internet connection to offer to clients.
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Re:Starlink satellites hindering detection of near-Earth ast... by leobg on Friday January 21, 2022 @07:37AM (#30022566)
Ah. Of course. A ground station within the visibility cone of the individual satellite. You are right!
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