Starlink Coverage
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Degrees From Horizon For Connectivity ? ✕
25°
Degrees From Horizon is the amount you have to tilt your head to look at the satellite when standing in a flat field.
We believe the initial constellation will have connectivity if the satellite is 25° above the receiver's horizon, and that this requirement will later be eased to 40° to increase performance as satellite density increases. Note: This angle defines the maximum height above the horizon in all directions that can be occluded by any terrain, trees, or other structures.
MIT Licensed, Originally Created By Greg Morenz (updated by Ben Lachman)
