Starlink satellite constellation
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The Starlink satellite constellation is a large network of low Earth orbit satellites developed by SpaceX to provide high-speed, low-latency global internet coverage.
All labels observed (11)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T38644 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Starlink satellite constellation Context triple: [Elon Musk, notableProject, Starlink satellite constellation]
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Pioneer plaque project
The Pioneer plaque project was a scientific and artistic initiative to create and place engraved messages aboard the Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft, intended as a symbolic introduction of humanity to any extraterrestrial intelligence that might encounter them.
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B.
Voyager Golden Record project
The Voyager Golden Record project was a NASA-led initiative to create and launch a phonograph record aboard the Voyager spacecraft containing sounds and images representing life and culture on Earth for any extraterrestrial intelligence that might encounter it.
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C.
IRE Transactions on Space Electronics and Telemetry
IRE Transactions on Space Electronics and Telemetry was a specialized scientific journal published by the Institute of Radio Engineers focusing on research in space electronics, telemetry, and related communication technologies.
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SETI
SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) is a scientific effort that uses astronomical observations and signal analysis to detect possible signs of intelligent life beyond Earth.
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E.
Baade Telescope
The Baade Telescope is one of the twin 6.5-meter Magellan optical telescopes used for cutting-edge astronomical research in Chile.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Starlink satellite constellation Target entity description: The Starlink satellite constellation is a large network of low Earth orbit satellites developed by SpaceX to provide high-speed, low-latency global internet coverage.
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A.
Pioneer plaque project
The Pioneer plaque project was a scientific and artistic initiative to create and place engraved messages aboard the Pioneer 10 and 11 spacecraft, intended as a symbolic introduction of humanity to any extraterrestrial intelligence that might encounter them.
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B.
Voyager Golden Record project
The Voyager Golden Record project was a NASA-led initiative to create and launch a phonograph record aboard the Voyager spacecraft containing sounds and images representing life and culture on Earth for any extraterrestrial intelligence that might encounter it.
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C.
IRE Transactions on Space Electronics and Telemetry
IRE Transactions on Space Electronics and Telemetry was a specialized scientific journal published by the Institute of Radio Engineers focusing on research in space electronics, telemetry, and related communication technologies.
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D.
SETI
SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) is a scientific effort that uses astronomical observations and signal analysis to detect possible signs of intelligent life beyond Earth.
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E.
Baade Telescope
The Baade Telescope is one of the twin 6.5-meter Magellan optical telescopes used for cutting-edge astronomical research in Chile.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
communications satellite network
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satellite constellation ⓘ |
| altitudeRange | approx. 340 km to 570 km ⓘ |
| brand |
Starlink satellite constellation
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Starlink
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| coverage | global ⓘ |
| developer | SpaceX ⓘ |
| firstLaunchDate | 2019-05-24 ⓘ |
| firstLaunchSite |
Cape Canaveral
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surface form:
Cape Canaveral, Florida
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| firstLaunchVehicle |
Falcon 9 rocket
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surface form:
Falcon 9 Block 5
|
| hasComponent |
Starlink ground stations
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Starlink satellite constellation self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Starlink satellites
Starlink user terminals ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Hawthorne, California ⓘ |
| inclinationRange | approx. 53 degrees to 97.6 degrees ⓘ |
| latencyCharacteristic | low latency compared to geostationary satellites ⓘ |
| launchProvider | SpaceX ⓘ |
| launchVehicle |
Falcon 9 rocket
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surface form:
Falcon 9
|
| manufacturer | SpaceX ⓘ |
| networkArchitecture | mesh network ⓘ |
| notableApplication |
connectivity in disaster areas
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connectivity in war zones ⓘ |
| operator | SpaceX ⓘ |
| orbitType | low Earth orbit ⓘ |
| ownedBy | SpaceX ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | SpaceX ⓘ |
| partOf |
Starlink satellite constellation
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
SpaceX Starlink program
|
| powerSource | solar panels ⓘ |
| propellant |
Argon
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Krypton ⓘ |
| propulsion | ion thrusters ⓘ |
| purpose |
global broadband internet access
ⓘ
high-speed internet service ⓘ low-latency internet service ⓘ |
| regulatoryAuthority |
Federal Communications Commission
ⓘ
International Telecommunication Union ⓘ |
| serviceType |
aviation connectivity
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fixed broadband ⓘ maritime connectivity ⓘ mobile internet (Starlink Roam) ⓘ satellite internet access ⓘ |
| targetUsers |
mobile platforms
ⓘ
remote regions ⓘ rural areas ⓘ |
| usesFrequencyBand |
E-band
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Ka-band ⓘ Ku-band ⓘ |
| usesTechnology |
beamforming
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inter-satellite laser links ⓘ phased-array antennas ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Starlink satellite constellation Description of subject: The Starlink satellite constellation is a large network of low Earth orbit satellites developed by SpaceX to provide high-speed, low-latency global internet coverage.
Referenced by (24)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Starlink satellite constellation
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partOf
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Starlink satellite constellation
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this entity surface form:
SpaceX Starlink program
Starlink satellite constellation
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hasComponent
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Starlink satellite constellation
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this entity surface form:
Starlink satellites
Starlink satellite constellation
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brand
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Starlink satellite constellation
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this entity surface form:
Starlink
this entity surface form:
Starlink satellites
this entity surface form:
Starlink broadband internet service
subject surface form:
Falcon 9
this entity surface form:
Starlink satellites
subject surface form:
Starlink user terminal
this entity surface form:
Starlink
subject surface form:
Starlink user terminal
subject surface form:
Starlink user terminal
this entity surface form:
Starlink broadband internet network
this entity surface form:
Starlink satellites
this entity surface form:
Starlink satellite batches
this entity surface form:
Starlink network
this entity surface form:
Starlink low Earth orbit satellites
this entity surface form:
SpaceX Starlink program
this entity surface form:
Starlink
this entity surface form:
Starlink
this entity surface form:
SpaceX Starlink program
this entity surface form:
Starlink satellite internet service
this entity surface form:
Starlink
this entity surface form:
SpaceX Starlink
subject surface form:
SpaceX