SpaceX‘s Starlink satellite internet is seemingly helping those working in Antarctica to stay in touch with their families while they are away.
What Happened: An X user, who goes by the name Maus Incognito on the social media platform, said last week that Starlink has been a “game changer” for him to stay in touch with his family while also managing his business affairs back home while he works on an Antarctic research ship.
The user said that he spends 3-4 months away from his family on the ship between October and May.
I work on an Antartic research ship and we have starlink. We spend 3-4 months away from our families and home. It's been a game changer for us to keep in contact with family and manage our business affairs back home. — Maus Incognito (@MausIncognito) June 28, 2024
Best technology for seafarers in the last 20 years by far
“Best technology for seafarers in the last 20 years by far,” the user wrote. “Being able to video call whilst ...