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It all started in 1957 with a single satellite, but since then, the number has skyrocketed. Over the decades, more and more satellites have filled satellites—while red dots show just how rapidly Starlink has expanded. Space transforms from a quiet orbit into a dense web of technology. We previously created a simulation showing the overall growth of satellites since 1957—but this time we highlight the sheer scale of Starlink’s dominance. This is not a simulation of real satellite movements—only a visual representation of their increasing numbers.
Wild how fast Starlink filled the sky - what started with Sputnik in '57 has turned into orbital domination by one private company. Is this really just about internet access, or are we watching the quiet privatization of space? Thousands of satellites mean more than just faster Netflix - think about surveillance, data control and super important : global influence. Why is no one talking about who actually controls this new "digital" sky? Feels like the frontier isn’t outer space anymore - it’s your data, your freedom.
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Yuval Harari has talked about some aspects of this in '21 Lessons for the 21st Century'. The age of algorithms knowing more about you, than you do!
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