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    Solar storm disrupts Musk’s Starlink satellites

    By Coco ZhangMay 13, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Solar storm disrupts Starlink network, impacting global internet services.
    • Elon Musk assures users of restoration efforts but warns of complexities in managing satellite constellation.
    • Incident underscores vulnerability of satellite-based communication systems to space weather events and highlights ongoing challenges in mitigating their impact.

    A major solar storm has disrupted communication services provided by the Starlink constellation of satellites.  

    Solar storm disruption

    The solar storm, characterised by intense solar flares and heightened solar activity, has caused significant disruptions in the Starlink network, impacting users worldwide.

    The disruption was first reported by users on social media platforms, with complaints pouring in about interrupted internet services and degraded performance.  According to experts in space weather, the solar storm reached its peak intensity early this morning, unleashing powerful bursts of radiation and charged particles into space.

    Also read: VSTECS gains Starlink rights to expand Malaysia’s Internet

    Response from Elon Musk

    Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, which operates the Starlink project, took to Twitter to address the issue, acknowledging the impact of the solar storm on the satellite network.  Musk assured users that the Starlink team was working diligently to restore services and mitigate the effects of the disruption.  However, he cautioned that the restoration process might take some time due to the complexities involved in managing a constellation of thousands of satellites.

    Also read: MEASAT gains official reseller status for Starlink services

    Vulnerability and future challenges

    The disruption highlights the vulnerability of satellite-based communication systems to space weather events such as solar storms.  While satellite operators employ various strategies to mitigate the effects of solar activity, including onboard shielding and repositioning of satellites, the sheer scale and intensity of the recent solar storm proved challenging to counteract fully.

    In response to the incident, users affected by the disruption expressed frustration and concern over the reliability of satellite internet services, especially in regions where traditional broadband infrastructure is limited or unavailable.  Many users rely on services like Starlink for essential communication, remote work, and access to information, making the reliability of such services paramount.

    Space weather experts warn that solar storms are a natural occurrence and can occur periodically, posing a continued risk to satellite networks and other space-based infrastructure.  As humanity becomes increasingly reliant on satellite technology for communication, navigation, and observation, mitigating the impact of space weather events will remain a significant challenge for the aerospace industry.

    While the exact extent of the damage caused by the solar storm to the Starlink network is still being assessed, SpaceX has assured users that efforts are underway to restore services to normal as soon as possible.  In the meantime, affected users are advised to monitor updates from Starlink and SpaceX regarding the status of the network and any ongoing restoration efforts.

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    Coco Zhang

    Coco Zhang, an intern reporter at BTW media dedicated in Products and AI. She graduated from Tiangong University. Send tips to k.zhang@btw.media.

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