Nikiforos Kontopoulos

Starlink for Planet Earth Satellites, Space, and the Future of Connectivity (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In an era defined by digital access, Starlink for Planet Earth explores how a once far-fetched space venture has become the foundation of a new global internet infrastructure-reshaping communications, geopolitics, and humanity's relationship to the sky.

This in-depth nonfiction e-book traces the origins of Starlink, SpaceX's satellite megaconstellation, from its role as a funding engine for Elon Musk's Mars ambitions to its real-world impacts in Alaska, Ukraine, Kenya, and beyond. With a mix of technical precision, storytelling, and investigative insight, the book examines how thousands of low Earth orbit satellites now deliver broadband to places that traditional networks could never reach.

Key topics include:

• How Starlink satellites are built, launched, and networked using cutting-edge laser and AI technology.
• Real-world case studies of how Starlink is transforming lives-from rural clinics and schools to disaster zones and active warfronts.
• The ethical and legal dilemmas of a privately operated, space-based internet-including its militarization, regulatory blind spots, and global power dynamics.
• The growing competition with Amazon, China, and other national players, and what this means for orbital sovereignty.
• Visions of the future: lunar relay networks, Martian internet infrastructure, and the digital frontier of a multi-planet species.

Starlink for Planet Earth is both a warning and a roadmap. It captures a pivotal moment where our species, once grounded by cables and borders, now looks upward to build the next layer of civilization-one satellite at a time.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Nikiforos Kontopoulos
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230669067
• Artikelnr.: 74045276

Autorenporträt

Nikiforos (Nik) Kontopoulos is a distinguished educator and technologist with a wealth of experience in Computer Science, AI, Blockchain and Cybersecurity.

Nik is dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators through a diverse curriculum that spans vocational and technical education at both post-high school and college levels. Nik's passion for education and innovation is evident in his commitment to empowering students and driving technological advancements. Through his diverse curriculum and hands-on teaching approach, Nik inspires students to explore new ideas, develop critical skills, and become leaders in the tech industry.

As a thought leader and innovator, Nik continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in computer science, business studies, and cybersecurity. His work reflects his dedication to creating a sustainable and inclusive tech ecosystem, where students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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