The creation of a network of small, economical satellites that will provide connection to the Internet around the globe, is in his designs, famous for Tesla Motors and SpaceX, billionaire Elon Mask, according to a Wall Street Journal.
As reported by the WSJ, which cites sources well-informed about the theme, ο Μασκ συνεργάζεται με τον Γκρεγκ Γουάιλερ, βετεράνο της δορυφορικής βιομηχανίας και πρώην στέλεχος της Google, που έχει ιδρύσει την WorldVu Satellites Ltd. Σε συνομιλίες με στελέχη της βιομηχανίας, οι Μασκ Και Γουάιλερ φέρονται να έχουν συζητήσει την εκτόξευση περίπου 700 δορυφόρων, του καθενός κάτω των 110 κιλών- δηλαδή περίπου του μισού μεγέθους σε σχέση με τους πιο μικρούς δορυφconditions telecommunications currently used for commercial purposes. The "constellation" of these satellites would be 10 times larger than the largest "cluster" currently in existence, which is managed by Irirdium Communications.
It is considered that the project would face financial, technical and procedural obstacles, while it is estimated that the related project would require approximately one billion dollars for its development. The people who spoke to the WSJ opsignalnan that the venture is still in a very early stage, and that Musk's involvement is not entirely certain. However, they said Musk and Wyler are considering building a factory for the satellites, as discussions have taken place with local officials in Florida and Colorado.
WorldVu is reportedly looking for a partner in the satellite industry to provide expertise / expertise, while launching satellites is likely to take on SpaceX, sources said, although there is no agreement yet.
Source: naftemporiki.gr
