After heavy flooding left parts of New South Wales, Australia with no phone or internet access, residents in remote areas were unable to communicate what they needed.
A grassroots group of volunteers stepped up, including Australian pro surfer Mick Fanning. He used his social media to help get several Starlink kits to take to the cut-off communities. The technology was installed on poles to ensure it stayed dry while volunteers carried the supplies on foot through mudslides, downed trees, and other wreckage caused by the floods. Once connectivity was restored to the rural areas, disaster recovery officials were finally able to determine what supplies were needed and where.
INTERNET FROM SPACE FOR WILDLIFE RANGERS
At the Mara North Conservancy, rangers from the Mara Elephant Project employ cutting-edge technology to safeguard Kenya's elephants and their habitat. The conservancy borders farmlands, and when elephants venture beyond its boundaries, conflicts can arise with farmers striving to protect their crops. Starlink enables various technologies to wor...
INTERNET FROM SPACE FOR KENYAN BEEKEEPERS
Jason Runo, a former full-time comedian from Nairobi, has traded city life for beekeeping in rural Kenya. Seeking a deeper connection with nature, Runo now manages multiple hives in the countryside. He uses Starlink to bridge his remote location with the digital world, allowing him to stream educational videos and learn more about beekeeping pr...