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Re:Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to... by zachmu on Monday January 22, 2024 @05:45PM (#39096601)
Even if Starlink's approach isn't a proven advantage yet, a competitor's ability to deploy new tech at will, at cost, when you are at their mercy to do so on their schedule and at their price, is not a great signal
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Re:Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to... by ensignavenger on Monday January 22, 2024 @10:58PM (#39099467)
How dependent are they on SpaceX, really though? There are competitors that are capable of launching satellites into LEO, some them are getting closer to SpaceX pricing. There may be some design hurdles to make everything work, but I don't think SpaceX could really completely block them.
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Re:Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to... by inemesitaffia on Tuesday January 23, 2024 @02:24AM (#39100517)
SpaceX won't block them. No one is getting to SpaceX pricing to LEO
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Re:Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to... by HeadsUpHigh on Tuesday January 23, 2024 @05:47AM (#39101768)
Nobody is getting at spacex pricing any time soon. New Glenn is the only comparable vehicle and as far as we can tell it's not going to be launching in the forseeable future.
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