2023-06-21 04:51:41
Starlink operates in the 10.7 to 12.7 GHz band. [Link] Penetration depth of 2.45GHz in water is <8cm and falls off with increasing frequency. [Link] Therefore, Starlink cannot be used to communicate with an underwater submarine. CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(331-2-17) Author
2023-06-21 11:57:58
The title focuses on the submersible itself and then rates it as "True." in reality the submersible did not use the internet at all and, to the extent there was any reliance on Starlink, it was the parent ship that used Starlink. Satellite signals can't go deep underwater. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(24-2-6) Author
2023-06-21 12:12:04
Context: Although the support vessel on the surface uses Starlink, all communication with the sub is via text message transmitted using low frequency radio and has nothing to do with Starlink. Starlink operates in high frequency (SHF/EHF) bands and can't be used underwater. [Link][Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(248-5-6) Author
2023-06-21 15:46:15
Snopes has since amended their original post to provide context that they have not verified whether or not the submerged vessel utilized Starlink’s services. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-2-5) Author
2023-06-21 15:56:51
The CEO of Oceangate did say the submarine was using Starlink to communicate with the sub, but it does NOT work under water. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-2-3) Author