Tagged: Space-X

Update on how to see the Space-X satellite chains from NZ - Out of Space

Duncan Steel • Feb 08, 2020 •

• Satellite chains,
• satellites,
• Space-X,
• Starlink,
• Viewing satellites

In a previous post I described briefly when and how the Starlink satellite chains – recent launches by Space-X in a scheme to bring 5G internet connectivity to the whole globe – could be seen from New Zealand with the naked eye. Here I provide an update and predictions for the next several days.  My preceding post included … Read More

Seeing the Space-X satellite chains from NZ - Out of Space

Duncan Steel • Feb 04, 2020 •

• Satellite chains,
• satellites,
• Space-X,
• Starlink,
• Viewing satellites

Space-X has started launching its Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit with a plan to use some tens of thousands of these to deliver 5G wifi to the whole globe. Chains of these satellites can be seen in the evening or before-dawn skies, through the sunlight they scatter. Here I provide a movie showing opportunities for spotting such satellites over the … Read More