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Joe Supan: The Rise and Inevitable Downfall of 7,000 Starlink Satellites

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A mammoth piece of arctic sea ice had scraped the ocean floor 34 miles north of Oliktok Point,  cutting a fiber optic  cable buried 13 feet underground, below about 90 feet of water. Overnight, residents suddenly couldn't withdraw money from ATMs, set up doctors appointments or  call 911.

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A Guide to Wireless Communication

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Fundamentals of Wireless Communication At its core, wireless communication involves transmitting signals through the air rather than through physical cables. Satellite Communication: Involves the use of satellites to relay signals across vast distances, essential for global positioning systems (GPS) and international broadcasting.