There have never been so many satellites orbiting Earth as there are today, thanks in part to the launch of mega constellations like SpaceX's Starlink internet service - and now we are learning just how the sun's activity can affect them
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The government should have just laid fiber.
The primary purpose of Starlink is military, this video explains the advantages this tech provides https://youtu.be/RmfNUM2CbbM?t=1751
Critical support for comrade sun
“the sun is a deadly laser”
Came here to say this, I’m glad I’m not the only one.
What is the origin of the quote?
Bill Wurtz’s excellent history of the entire world, I guess. Also check out his history of Japan.