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11 months 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?
I’ve got 92k miles on mine but my experience mirrors @Redonkulation@lemmy.world. On my 3rd set of tires
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