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Re:XB-1 First Supersonic Flight [video] by runako on Wednesday January 29, 2025 @01:57PM (#42869446)
> paired via Starlink

What advantage does Starlink provide here? Isn't it a higher-latency, slower connection than most people have access to at home?

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Re:XB-1 First Supersonic Flight [video] by 1970-01-01 on Wednesday January 29, 2025 @05:09PM (#42871875)
Their new goal is just 20ms.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/spacex-tries-again-to-reduce-star...

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Re:XB-1 First Supersonic Flight [video] by runako on Friday January 31, 2025 @09:44AM (#42888154)
I still don't see the advantage for most people to choose a broadband provider that costs more for less bandwidth and higher latency. Seems like most people would only choose Starlink if they are in an area underserved by fixed broadband.
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