Starlink Now Being Deployed on U.S. Navy Warships
The U.S. Navy is deploying Starlink technology through its SEA2 program to enhance internet connectivity on ships, improving operational efficiency and crew morale with high-speed, reliable access for various applications.
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The U.S. Navy is deploying Starlink satellite technology as part of its Sailor Edge Afloat and Ashore (SEA2) program, aimed at enhancing internet connectivity across its fleet. This initiative addresses the need for reliable, high-speed internet, which has become increasingly critical for operational efficiency and crew morale, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when ships faced connectivity challenges. The SEA2 program, initially tested on the USS Abraham Lincoln, is set to expand to all Navy ships and shore sites. By utilizing low-orbit satellites, the Navy can achieve faster data rates and more resilient communications compared to traditional Department of Defense satellites. The system is designed to support various applications, including secure tactical communications and cloud-based data transfer, with capabilities to handle up to one gigabit per second. While SEA2 has received cybersecurity certification, its use with classified data remains limited. The program also aims to improve personal connectivity for sailors, allowing for video calls and recreational internet use, which is essential for morale during long deployments. The Navy's move towards commercial satellite solutions reflects a broader trend among global navies to enhance internet access for personnel at sea.
- The U.S. Navy is implementing Starlink technology to improve internet connectivity on warships.
- The SEA2 program aims to enhance operational efficiency and crew morale through reliable high-speed internet.
- Low-orbit satellites provide faster data rates and resilience against attacks compared to traditional satellite systems.
- SEA2 supports various applications, including secure communications and cloud data transfer.
- The initiative also enhances personal connectivity for sailors, allowing for video calls and recreational internet use.
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Sounds pretty reasonable. Why do it yourself when you can outsource it to get a better product for less money. The Starlink constellation seems pretty resistant to physical attacks, with the laser link now allowing them to route around destroyed base stations. And as part of the contract they work on the resiliency to cyber attacks.
And giving sailors live streams and the ability to call family even at sea seems like a big morale win. Which by extension means being able to attract more and better candidates in the future.
I really wonder what the solution was before Starlink got rolled out. My first satellite provider was Hughesnet, a devilish business that would automatically charge you $15/gb over your 50gb monthly satellite limit. Well, shoutouts to the Navy crew that can watch YouTube now without getting shouted at by the regiment officer.
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