SpaceX will use Starlink technology to set up a space Internet system to orbit Mars to serve its growing colony, Elon Musk said at a conference in Seattle.

SpaceX founder revealed his plan "space internet“At a private event in Seattle. In Seattle, the headquarters will be for the next generation space Internet network initiative, Musk said in front of a crowded audience.

Literally said:

"We can use Starlink technology to use the Internet system on Mars. A global communication system will be needed on Mars. There are no fiber optics, cables or other wiring on Mars. We're going to need high-speed communication between Earth and Mars, and that's what Starlink will do. ”

Elon Musk wants to establish an Internet network on Mars

Elon Musk confirmed his ambitions for Starlink during an interview with the famous filmmaker Werner Herzog for the documentary A behold: Dreaming of an interconnected world back in 2016.

Elon Musk

Mr. Musk said:

"Setting up a local internet network on Mars is actually relatively easy, because there will be only a few habitable places. Therefore, perhaps only four satellites will be enough to cover the future settlement of this planet. We will need some transmission satellites to communicate with Earth, especially when Mars is on the opposite side of the Sun. There will also be a need for some kind of reflection via the transmission satellite, it is not possible to establish direct communication between Mars and Earth.

Elon Musk stressed with enthusiasm that all his endeavors were aimed at the permanent human settlement of Mars.

The Red Planet is the place for the next phase of human exploration

He added:

“I think it's important to primarily use the opportunity to settle another planet while they are open. Traveling to another planet could only be compromised in the event of a natural or man-made disaster that would degrade the current technological potential. "

Taking ISP monopoly on Earth

Mr. Musk can boldly plan to take over the ISP monopoly here on earth. And once, if a self-sufficient colony emerges with the need for its own Internet, which can be expected due to the delay in the response of the connection from Earth, also on Mars.

Explorers' steps could hit the surface of Mars

The Maso Internet could also provide a global GPS to assist the colonists in further surveys. Satellites could provide immediate weather reports and help track strong sandstorms on the Red Planet.