Starlink Challenged: China’s 2 Watt Laser Achieves Unprecedented Data Speeds
In an astonishing leap for satellite networks, Chinese researchers have used a mere 2-watt laser to send data at 1 Gbps from a geostationary orbit positioned 36,000 km above Earth, five times faster than Starlink, marking a pivotal moment in space-to-ground communications. A Candle-Powered Breakthrough The experiment, led by Professor Wu Jian (Peking University) and…