The recent increase in performance of a new mobile community gateway will likely help deliver that.
It is now preparing to use the technology on naval ships or airplanes.
It won’t come cheap, however.
This extension is geared toward use on ships and airplanes, potentiallycateringto shipping companies or government clients.
The service involves significant upfront costs and monthly fees, reflecting its high-capacity specialization.
The expansion is not without its logistical and market hurdles.
Whether satellite internet services can eventually achieve economic viability is debatable.
Questions regarding its ability to generate enough revenue to offset the enormous investment costs remain unanswered.
So, its potential for mass adoption is uncertain.
Satellite market research company Quilty Space notes that SpaceX only recently turnedprofitable.
Still, it surpassed negative expectations previously voiced by many industry veterans.
