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I wonder if SpaceX could put cameras on the far side of the Starlink satellites to make a network gazing outwards. To help compensate for the frustration they are causing astronomers…


Hmmm. Synthetic aperture astronomy using an Earth-sized sphere of 4300 satellites.


Good idea!

From Wikipedia:

„As of early March 2024, it consists of over 6,000 mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO)[5] that communicate with designated ground transceivers. Nearly 12,000 satellites are planned to be deployed, with a possible later extension to 34,400.“

The whole thing could be considered a 360 degree camera. I have no idea how good the theoretically achievable resolution would be overall.


I like the idea, but they would probably put the cameras facing the Earth.


Both, and it pays for itself?


is there any place where they should register those cameras?

Imagine if they already have cameras in all satellites and one day just announce they are launching a new Earth observation service.

Knowing how much elon seems to likes playing with market he prob would short all other companies in the sector before making the announcement.




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