Elon Musk’s Starlink brings internet — and politics — to storm-ravaged areas

Elon Musk’s Starlink, a satellite-based internet service from SpaceX, has been providing internet connectivity to areas ravaged by storms and natural disasters. This initiative not only addresses technical and logistical aspects but also political ones.

Providing internet to these areas has enormous implications. It means critical communication during emergencies and better coordination for rescue efforts after disasters. In areas where the infrastructure is damaged and terrestrial communication networks are down, a satellite based system becomes invaluable. Connectivity ensures that news of the ground realities reaches the