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1 year agoIt’s a balance between latency (altitude), launch weight (more satellite fuel), and number of satellites (coverage area). Would you rather have less satellites and less coverage or more satellites that have a lower lifespan?
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It’s a balance between latency (altitude), launch weight (more satellite fuel), and number of satellites (coverage area). Would you rather have less satellites and less coverage or more satellites that have a lower lifespan?
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