A photo captures a June 2021 Starlink mission. (SpaceX) State CIOs eye satellite internet, chatbots, automation tools Satellite internet systems could be a cheaper solution to the digital divide, particularly in rural states, top technology officials said. Jul 13, 2021 By Colin Wood
On March 4 at 3:24 a.m. EST, SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (SpaceX) North Carolina to pilot satellite internet for rural students CARES Act funding will allow students in two of North Carolina's most rural counties to test out SpaceX's Starlink service. Mar 5, 2021 By Colin Wood