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Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia

Elon Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia, Meets With President

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SpaceX’s Starlink satellite will bring internet service to millions of Indonesians who were previously isolated. It is difficult to overstate the impact of providing connectivity to remote areas, and Elon Musk could end up saving thousands, if not millions, of lives, by giving internet access to hospitals and clinics across Indonesia. Sunday’s launch was a momentous occasion that will improve the quality of lives for millions of people and catapult Indonesia’s economy.

The long term implications of Starlink’s launch remain unknown, but it seems like the immediate impact is just a new internet satellite that costs twice as much as alternatives. Consumer costs of Starlink internet are currently double most providers, and it's hard to envision how such an expensive service can be brought to remote areas that didn’t have internet access at all. The government is hopeful about Starlink, but let’s wait before celebrating its launch in Indonesia.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 50% chance that at least 10.8K Starlink satellites will be in operation on Jan. 1, 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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