THE VIDEO SHELF · satellite network routing
Low Latency Routing in Space
A short visualization from HotNets researchers of routing and latency over SpaceX's proposed Starlink constellation, based on its FCC filings. It shows orbital shells, link topology and how inter-satellite routes could beat terrestrial fiber on long distances.
Why HN readers recommended it
It is the go-to visual for how Starlink's constellation and laser links could cut global latency, linked in many satellite internet threads.
This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.
Video & recommendation details
- Creator / channel
- HotNets Anonymous
- Topic
- satellite network routing
- Format
- demo
- Level
- intermediate
- HN recommenders in dataset
- 4
- HN mentions in dataset
- 11
- Recommendation years in dataset
- 2018–2021
These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.
From the original HN conversations
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This video [0] really puts into perspective what SpaceX is trying to accomplish. Incredible stuff if they pull it off! [0] [VIDEO]
elteto on Hacker News · 2018-11
In SpaceX just got FCC approval to launch 7,518 satellitesThere was recently a video posted theorizing this here: [VIDEO] Very interesting watch. Based off the paper: [LINK]
tortarga on Hacker News · 2018-11
In SpaceX just got FCC approval to launch 7,518 satellitesI really recommend watching this simulation of how the Starlink Constellation would massively cut global internet latency: [VIDEO]
kristofferR on Hacker News · 2019-04
In SpaceX’s Starlink Constellation construction begins
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