SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a never-before-seen image of planet Earth, showcasing a unique view in radio frequency. Shared on his platform X, the picture displays a captivating pattern of black and grey lines with scattered white spots.
“This is what Earth looks like in radio frequency from the @Starlink direct-to-phone satellites,” Musk explained in his post.
Following Musk’s sharing of the photograph, the internet erupted with reactions, marveling at the planet’s appearance in radio frequency. “It’s like clothing fabric, many threads interwoven together,” one user commented. Another user described it as “a bunch of nobodies communicating back and forth.”
Many also noted that the Earth resembled the continent of Africa in the picture
Yet another comment highlighted how observing the planet through Starlink satellites in radio frequencies reveals a view distinct from visible light, showcasing stronger signals in urban areas that unveil weather patterns and natural phenomena. Many also noted that the Earth resembled the continent of Africa in the picture.
Users remarked, “Earth looks like Africa in radio frequency,” and “I see the continent of Africa.”
Starlink, the satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX, aims to provide high-speed internet access to 75 countries, including underserved and remote areas worldwide. Consisting of thousands of small satellites in low Earth orbit, Starlink satellites collaborate to transmit internet signals to Earth, communicating with ground stations and user terminals through special dishes installed at homes or businesses. The service has been introduced in select regions and is expanding its coverage as more satellites are launched into orbit.
