Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Andrew Matlock, Director Enterprise Sales of SpaceX outlining the company’s ambitious plans to expand its Starlink satellite internet service to Papua New Guinea at the PNG Resource Week in Sydney. Mr Matlock said the company is working closely with National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) for its operation in the country. The company is founded by Elon Musk, has pioneered reusable rockets, significantly reducing the cost of space exploration. This breakthrough technology, exemplified by the Falcon 9 and the upcoming Starship, is crucial for making space travel more accessible and affordable. Mr Matlock highlighted the importance of Starlink in bridging the digital divide. With a significant portion of the global population lacking reliable internet access, Starlink aims to provide high-speed connectivity to remote and underserved areas. By launching thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites, the company creates a vast network that can deliver internet service to almost any location on the planet. “Across the globe, we’re all so used to having our phones and connectivity,” Mr Matlock explained. “But there’s still a third of the world that doesn’t have access to the internet. And there’s another third where the connectivity technology is so poor. We believe this should be solved.” Starlink serves millions of users worldwide, and the company is actively working with regulatory bodies to expand its services to new regions, including Papua New Guinea. This expansion has the potential to revolutionize communication and connectivity in PNG, opening up new opportunities for education, business, and economic growth. Starlink is a network of thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites. This unique positioning allows for near-global coverage, providing high-speed internet access to even the most remote locations. “We’ve launched more than 7,200 satellites, and the constellation now enables us to deliver internet services to almost 5 million people worldwide,” Matlock said. “The technical part is delivering the services. But you want to actually get to the people. So, we spend a lot of time working through regulatory processes.” Matlock said. Tagged: