Technology
Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation Internet
Quick fact
A LEO satellite orbits at just 500 km altitude, requiring about 90 minutes to circle Earth—and because it's so close, internet latency can be as low as 20–40 ms, comparable to cable broadband.
Why this is interesting
You’ve probably heard of Starlink, but have you wondered how a network of thousands of satellites can beam high-speed internet to your dish while zooming around Earth at 27,000 km/h?