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Monica J. White

Forget Starlink – this Chinese satellite internet tech is capable of 1Gbps speeds that are five times faster

The earth viewed from space with a satellite in orbit.

  • A team of Chinese researchers has achieved a 1Gbps data transmission from a satellite
  • The satellite operates 22,807 miles above Earth, while Starlink satellites are at around 341 miles
  • This kind of speed could be revolutionary for internet connections in remote areas on Earth, but also in space
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