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Socialism every time https://t.co/ts7Osk74m8 — Giga Based Dad (@GigaBasedDad) Dec 24, 2024 from http://twitter.com/GigaBasedDad via IFTTT

Yup https://t.co/h3ID1vGdxp — Giga Based Dad (@GigaBasedDad) Dec 24, 2024 from http://twitter.com/GigaBasedDad via IFTTT

@NickADobos Actively lowers orbit to 250km and burns up in the atmosphere leaving no space debris — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

Of course, lot of flak for saying $1500/yr is cheap. I meant to say it’s relatively affordable given the amount of investment that’s had to go into this infrastructure. As more and more people get on the network, I’m sure the price comes down over time! — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 24, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via …
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Together, it’s not just internet – it’s humanity’s first space-based infrastructure platform. GPS enhancement, aircraft tracking, emergency response, and more we haven’t imagined. The internet is just the beginning. 10/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

And that picture? Those are the ground stations – the unsung heroes of Starlink of that connect to the internet backbone. Each one tracks multiple satellites simultaneously, handling seamless handoffs while pumping gigabits through the air. 9/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

But how do you actually get internet? Your request beams up to multiple overhead satellites, hops through laser interlinks at Mach 22, hits a ground station near the destination server, and data returns through a new optimized satellite path. 40ms round trip. Wild. 8/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

Most spacecraft are built to last 15+ years. Starlink? 5-7 years max. By mass-producing cheaper satellites and launching 60 at once, they can constantly replace them with better versions. Old ones burn up in months. Planned obsolescence in space. 7/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

The satellite tech is wild. — 4 phased arrays processing Ku/Ka bands — Hall thrusters ionizing krypton at 2000°C — optical links pushing 100Gbps — passive thermal systems handle 200°C temperature swings. — 0.05° pointing precision All packed into a flat panel. 6/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

The satellites talk to each other with laser links while they move 7.5km/s relative to each other. Your path between NYC and LA might use 8 different satellites during a 2-minute connection. Every packet needs dynamic routing through a maze in constant motion. 5/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

Why wasn’t this built before? Physics demands 1000s of satellites to get low latency. Each one used to cost $500M+ and took years to build. SpaceX solved this with mass manufacturing, dropping costs to $250K! A 2000x improvement. That allowed them to get ~7000 up there! 4/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas …
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Starlink’s solution? Build a mesh network at 550km altitude with satellites moving at 27,000 km/h. Your data packets are bouncing between thousands of satellites, each serving 2,000+ users. The engineering complexity is insane. 3/10 — Deedy (@deedydas) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/deedydas via IFTTT

Grok images of “a group of American scientists.” Presented without comment. https://t.co/pbD7nxRS5o — Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) Dec 23, 2024 from http://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays via IFTTT

You don’t hate the lying legacy media enough https://t.co/gMtjbp2EMG — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Dec 20, 2024 from http://twitter.com/elonmusk via IFTTT

Back in 2017, a homeless guy in the U.S. stumbled upon a check for $10,000 while wandering the streets. Instead of keeping it, he decided to return it to the owner. The check had a phone number on it, so he hopped into a phone booth and called. To his surprise, the check… https://t.co/TlXnYLqmnJ https://t.co/llWarhsRR6 …
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Katharine Hepburn, in her own words: “Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally, there was only one family between us and the ticket counter. That family made a lasting impression on me. There were eight children,… https://t.co/xOs4qRlE9u https://t.co/WPgGUy0ntF — Mr Commonsense …
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This is from my tree. 🌲 😂 Christ is King! @PastorNinja is good to rally men against abortion in Kentucky from RefChurch anytime. @SamuelHolden_ and @TheJollyBrawler are welcome to send me based Christmas ornaments too. All good brothers. https://t.co/vP84cmbvBM https://t.co/LZsuzY7CEl — Jerry Dorris (@jerrydorris) Dec 20, 2024 from http://twitter.com/jerrydorris via IFTTT

Democrats vote NO on new bill They hate America SHUT IT ALL DOWN THEN! https://t.co/k3drV2sGRm — TONY™ (@TONYxTWO) Dec 20, 2024 from http://twitter.com/TONYxTWO via IFTTT

Up first, Falcon 9 will launch the @Astranis: From One to Many mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Florida — SpaceX (@SpaceX) Dec 20, 2024 from http://twitter.com/SpaceX via IFTTT

Shame on @RepJeffries for rejecting a fair & simple spending bill that is desperately needed by states suffering from hurricane damage! https://t.co/TKq65oKdCw — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Dec 20, 2024 from http://twitter.com/elonmusk via IFTTT

@Astranis ~Eight hours later, another Falcon 9 will launch the Bandwagon-2 mission to a mid-inclination orbit from California — SpaceX (@SpaceX) Dec 20, 2024 from http://twitter.com/SpaceX via IFTTT

This is absolutely how it works Not just babies, but marriage, divorce, lifestyle purchases, everything works like this One cute baby in a social group will inspire a half dozen others into existence, every time https://t.co/77QvRwTyCf — Kitten 💖🐈 (@kitten_beloved) Dec 19, 2024 from http://twitter.com/kitten_beloved via IFTTT

Wow Ariana, very cool! https://t.co/9yu8PPLsTC — Giga Based Dad (@GigaBasedDad) Dec 19, 2024 from http://twitter.com/GigaBasedDad via IFTTT

@LibertyCappy No apologies https://t.co/5Z6x696Tkz — Zan (@BasedMusicDad) Dec 19, 2024 from http://twitter.com/BasedMusicDad via IFTTT

@LibertyCappy Shut it down. Shut it al down. https://t.co/aYwirqcy03 — Fight With Memes (@fightwithmemes) Dec 19, 2024 from http://twitter.com/fightwithmemes via IFTTT