China Satellite Destroys Starlink with 2-Watt Laser from Space

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Source: Indian Defence Review
China Satellite Destroys Starlink with 2-Watt Laser from Space
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A Chinese satellite in geostationary orbit successfully fired a 2-watt laser to ground, achieving 1 Gbps data transfer and outperforming Starlink's speeds, demonstrating a more efficient and potentially scalable approach to space-based internet using optical communication.

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