China Leapfrogs Starlink: 1000x Faster Satellite-to-Ground Laser Communication Achieved
China outpaces Starlink with 1000x faster space laser communication.
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China Leapfrogs Starlink: 1000x Faster Satellite-to-Ground Laser Communication Achieved
The space race just got a whole lot more exciting. China has announced a groundbreaking achievement in satellite-to-ground laser communication, potentially surpassing Elon Musk's Starlink in this critical area of space technology. This leap forward could revolutionize global communication, paving the way for 6G, advanced navigation systems, and unprecedented remote sensing capabilities. Breaking the Speed Barrier: Chang Guang Satellite Technology, the company behind China's Jilin-1 satellite constellation, has achieved a staggering data transmission rate of 100 gigabits per second. To put this in perspective, this speed is an astonishing 1,000 times faster than the average 5G download speed in the UK, currently hovering around 100 megabits per second. This remarkable feat was accomplished through a successful test between a mobile ground station and one of the 117 satellites orbiting Earth, showcasing the system's impressive versatility and effectiveness. Outpacing Starlink? Wh…