Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services including servers, storage, networking and software over the cloud. The cloud offers better innovation, and flexible resources. The resources include tools related to data storage.

 

According to the statistics, 94% of business enterprises are using the cloud. 91% of businesses use public cloud, 72% trust private cloud and 69% opted for hybrid cloud solution. 

 

Cloud computing can help business enterprises to diversify their business line, it can provide the correct analysis report. This is the major reason companies are using cloud computing to leverage maximum profit.

 

Netflix, Xerox, Pinterest and Instagram are some big names that trust cloud computing. Netflix uses cloud to meet its growing demand and scalability.  Instagram uses cloud to handle its three million users.

 

SpaceX is the leading manufacturer of advanced technologies and spacecraft. The company was founded in the year 2002 by Elon Musk to explore the power of technology in the exploration of the universe. SpaceX recently launched the “ Starlink Mission”.

 

Starlink

 

• Starlink satellites stay closer to the Earth to reduce latency.

• The satellites employ lasers to boost Internet speeds.

• These satellites will share the Internet signal directly to the gateway, or user terminal on the grounds.

• They require less infrastructure and can provide faster internet speeds, even in rural areas.

• Starlink Internet connections are affected by heavy rain or winds.

 

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 For the “Starlink Mission” Elon Musk has already launched a batch of satellites. He has announced a partnership  with Google Cloud Services to provide Internet service. 

 

The main aim of Starlink is to provide customer transreceivers for implementation of a spaceborne communication system. The Internet speeds usually range from 200-300mb/s .The upload speeds range between 10-30/mbps.

 

Azure, Cloud Services platform by Microsoft collaborated with SpaceX in 2020 to provide cloud computing platform to Starlink.

 

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Google Cloud Platform provides services for compute storage, networking, big data and ML. Its professional services help in app modernization, data management and analytics. It also provides AI/ML powered security for business enterprises.

 

According to ETCIO,”SpaceX will set up ground stations within Google's data centers that connect to the Starlink satellites, enabling fast and secure internet services via Google Cloud.”

 

SpaceX is currently valued at $74 billion. Its revenue is close to $ 2 million USD(200 crores USD),  SpaceX is a privately owned company that only allows selected investors to own equity. It may launch 14-15 more commercial projects in 2020.