Kommentar: Der Raumfahrtplan der EU ist lobenswert, gleicht aber einem Behördenmonster
Die EU stellt sich gegen SpaceX und verweigert wichtige Frequenzen für Satelliten. An sich keine schlechte Idee, aber es fehlt ein zukunftsversprechender Gegenplan.
The European Union's space plan is commendable, but it resembles a bureaucratic monolith, according to a commentary. The issue revolves around frequencies, a technical matter often half-understood even in physics classes. Waves, oscillations, and high and low frequencies are concepts that do not require a physicist to comprehend.
It suffices to know that the 2-GHz band is crucial for SpaceX, Elon Musk's company. This band would allow users to make phone calls and browse the internet using satellite-based mobile networks worldwide, eliminating roaming plans and preventing sudden cost surges in countries like Albania, Switzerland, or the South Seas. The most valuable public asset in the world is at stake, and SpaceX CEO Musk is investing enormous resources to achieve this goal.
To achieve this, he plans to deploy thousands of massive satellites in a low Earth orbit, which will burn up after a few years, thereby minimizing communication delays. Musk has also purchased frequencies worth billions of dollars to connect these satellites directly with our smartphones.
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