{"id":3174,"date":"2023-06-13T03:21:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T03:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/?p=3174"},"modified":"2023-06-13T03:23:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T03:23:30","slug":"starlink-ground-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/starlink-ground-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Starlink Ground Station: How It Works + Exciting Future Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think of Starlink, are your first thoughts satellites or a Starlink ground station? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, Starlink ground stations are a crucial part of the Starlink satellite Internet machinery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Space X has Starlink ground stations on every continent, with plans to increase capacity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starlink ground stations (gateways) are integral to the connection between data and how fast you get it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, future changes could massively boost speeds and bandwidth and reduce latency.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore the role of Starlink ground stations in providing stable Internet to users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#the-basic-starlink-layout\">The Basic Starlink Layout<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-starlink-ground-station\">What Is A Starlink Ground Station?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-starlink-ground-stations-work\">How Do Starlink Ground Stations Work?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#starlink-internet-ground-station-locations\">Starlink Internet Ground Station Locations<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#future-plans-for-starlink-ground-stations\">Future Plans For Starlink Ground Stations<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#will-starlink-replace-internet-ground-stations\">Will Starlink Replace Internet Ground Stations?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-basic-starlink-layout\">The Basic Starlink Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Starlink system consists of three vital components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Satellites in low-earth orbit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground stations spread across large territories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User terminals in registered locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently 3,580 Starlink satellites in space. These satellites operate in low earth orbit, much to the benefit of Starlink subscribers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/starlink-vs-inmarsat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Satellite internet providers<\/a>, LEO satellites mean data can reach ground stations and user terminals faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time it takes for signals to reach these endpoints is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/starlink-internet-ping\/\">latency<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, Starlink LEO satellites ensure users get <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/starlink-slow-speed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speedy internet<\/a> in less time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Starlink#User_terminals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">user terminals<\/a> are the Starlink kits you have at registered residential and business premises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kits receive signals from satellites via ground stations to give you access to information on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-starlink-ground-station\">What Is A Starlink Ground Station?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-14.jpg\" alt=\"Satellite communication with ground station antenna and user devices\" class=\"wp-image-3179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-14.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-14-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-14-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1-14-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Satellite communication with ground station antenna and user devices<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starlink ground stations are like receiver centers for Starlink internet traffic between your home and satellites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are the Earth&#8217;s middleman in that triangle of communication.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Starlink ground station links to Starlink satellites and data centers on Earth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data centers have pre-laid fiber optic infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these gateways can\u2019t communicate directly with your user terminals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starlink ground stations are housed in a 400 square meter area in various locations worldwide. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Isp0jfoj8nI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">nine antennas in each ground station<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Come with me to tour a SpaceX Starlink ground station!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Isp0jfoj8nI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starlink ground station antennas have an SMC fiberglass dish, 10 meters wide inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dish automatically faces upwards at a 53-degree angle to get the clearest signal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The metal dish is highly reflective, so it can safely bounce off signals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dish also features a protective mesh to keep away any birds and huge critters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a heater and recirculation fan below the dish to keep away snow during winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A computer controls each ground station. It controls and communicates with the Starlink satellites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The computer may be under a different protective sheltering. Each gateway has a hatch door to access the ground station&#8217;s interior components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dish rests on a heavy concrete surface to keep it stable against harsh weather.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Starlink ground stations have a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Radome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">protective radome<\/a>. Radomes are weatherproof enclosures that protect the antennas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These radomes are created with a unique material that only minimally attenuates signals between the satellites and ground stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the sensitivity of the material inside the ground station, every station has a metal fence around it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-starlink-ground-stations-work\">How Do Starlink Ground Stations Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10.jpg\" alt=\"Concept of how a ground station works with satellites\" class=\"wp-image-3178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2-10-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Concept of how a ground station works with satellites<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical Starlink ground station receives <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ka_band\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">KA-band signals<\/a> from satellites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the newly launched V2 satellites had upgraded <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/E_band_(waveguide)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">E-band range<\/a> frequency capabilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you request your device(e.g., a laptop or smartphone), the device connects to the most available satellite near you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The satellite will send your request to a ground station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ground station will relay the request through the internet connection to massive data centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data centers resend the request to the ground station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Finally, the ground station sends it back to a satellite which sends it back to your device.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In seconds, data moves from you to a satellite through a Starlink ground station antenna back to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"starlink-internet-ground-station-locations\">Starlink Internet Ground Station Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-8.jpg\" alt=\"Ground station radomes in the UK\" class=\"wp-image-3177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-8-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3-8-768x374.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Ground station radomes in the UK<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are about 147 active\/live Starlink Internet ground station locations. More than 20% (32) are in the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of all the completed live gateways in the US alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Boca Chica, Dumas, Hamshire, McGregor, Sanderson, New Braunfels, and Hillsboro in Texas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bellingham, Brewster, Kalama, Prosser and Redmond in Washington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Kuparuk and Nome in Alaska&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rolette, Cass County, and Slope County in North Dakota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robbins, Tionesta, and Hawthorne in California&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, and Kenansville in Florida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butte and Conrad in Montana&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandale and Wise in North Carolina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hillman and Manistique in Michigan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hitterdal and Marcell in Minnesota<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inman and Lawrence in Kansas&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baxley and Norcross in Georgia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beekmantown and Lockport in New York<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anchorage, Arkansas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadview, Illinois<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charleston, Oregon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colburn, Idaho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elbert, Colorado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evanston, Wyoming&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frederick, Maryland&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaffney, South Carolina&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenville, Pennsylvania<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Litchfield, Connecticut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loring, Maine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunenberg, Vermont<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merrillan, Wisconsin&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molokai, Hawaii&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mt Ayr, Indiana&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nemaha, Nebraska<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panaca, Nevada&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robertsdale, Alabama&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll, Arizona<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Springer, Oklahoma&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sullivan, Maine&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracy City, Tennessee&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vernon, Utah&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warren, Missouri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Europe has 17 live gateways. They are located in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The United Kingdom(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spain(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italy(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ireland(2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Germany(2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portugal(1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poland(1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norway(1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>France(1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/starlink-vs-nbn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia<\/a> hosts 16 ground stations, with the other 7 in Oceania in Fiji and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>South America has 12 live gateways in Brazil, 7 in Chile, and 1 in Curacao. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Middle East\u2019s 2 live ground stations are in Oman and Turkey, while Africa\u2019s two live ground stations are in Nigeria.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asia has 5 live Starlink ground stations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One is in the Philippines, while the rest are in Japan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North America\u2019s gateways outside the US are Mexico(10) and Canada(4). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dominican Republic holds one live ground station, while Puerto Rico has two.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"future-plans-for-starlink-ground-stations\">Future Plans For Starlink Ground Stations<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Starlink still plans to launch more satellites into space and build more ground stations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2021, Space X launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gi.alaska.edu\/news\/satellite-launch-means-continued-timely-information-alaskans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">V2 satellites in a polar <\/a>orbit to service Alaska. The laster-enable satellites eliminated the need for ground stations for the internet in Alaska.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reportedly, more infrastructure would translate to higher speed, reduced latency, and clearer signals for the user.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For context, users closer to ground stations receive clearer signals faster. Towns in major US cities such as California, Washington, and Atlanta have ground stations already in construction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means Starlink can also extend service to people in major cities and towns to compete with other <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/starlink-internet-vs-5g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internet service providers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, more gateways mean Starlink can keep onboarding more subscribers and increasing capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?mid=1805q6rlePY4WZd8QMOaNe2BqAgFkYBY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this user-generated map<\/a> to know ground location sites, construction and completion status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"will-starlink-replace-internet-ground-stations\">Will Starlink Replace Internet Ground Stations?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"A satellite with laser beams\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-3176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>A satellite with laser beams&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space X has been teeming with good news regarding its satellites and ground stations.<br>Starlink subscribers can look forward to a <a href=\"https:\/\/starlinkzone.com\/starlink-vs-google-fiber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google<\/a> and Space X collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space X announced plans to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/05\/13\/google-cloud-wins-spacex-deal-for-starlink-internet-connectivity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">establish Starlink ground stations<\/a> at Google\u2019s data centers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration would greatly boost data access and speed across the Starlink network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, Space X is exploring the possibility of gradually reducing Starlink ground stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Space X will replace the ground stations when it upgrades its satellites from V1 to V2. V2 satellites will be capable of laser communication.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may not be immediate, newer ground stations will be equipped with E-band frequency capability if <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirtuallyNathan\/status\/1609186223826022401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Space X&#8217;s request to the FCC<\/a> gets approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser technology will ensure each satellite can use precision laser signals to communicate with each other and your dish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be cited as a move towards cutting operating costs. However, all indications point to faster speed and increased accuracy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Space X\u2019s progress in improving the state of the global internet is exciting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building more ground stations and upgrading past systems is a testament to the company\u2019s initial pledge to provide fast and reliable internet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more ground stations completed, Space X can be a global internet provider with the fastest speeds and least latency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of Starlink, are your first thoughts satellites or a Starlink ground station? 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