MAPMAKERS TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE
Starlink
A commercial low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband network used in the series to restore or extend communications where terrestrial infrastructure is degraded or unavailable.
Satellite communications network · Real-world system · Public beta began in 2020
Technical basis
A large constellation of low-orbit satellites, phased-array user terminals, inter-satellite links on later spacecraft, automated beam steering, distributed ground gateways, and low-latency packet routing.
Series appearances
- The Divided Peninsula — Chapter Seven
- Watchtowers — Chapter Four