Internet from space for the Itaquera community in the Brazilian Amazon
Brazilian Amazon | -0.4176817539571564˚S, -64.41483389733996˚W
Francisco is one of the leaders of the remote Itaquera community, located in one of the tributaries of the Rio Negro in the Brazilian Amazon.
Previously isolated from the outside world due to limited infrastructure and no connectivity, the community now has internet access through Starlink, giving them the ability to communicate, seek help in emergencies, and access educational resources online. This has opened up opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth within the once-isolated community.
2024 Progress Report
In just over five years, SpaceX designed, deployed, and activated high-quality internet, which is now available for over 2.8 billion people around the world, including for those who live in some of the most remote places on Earth.
This progress report highlights several remote communities where Starlink is providing fast, reliable, and affordable internet. Rural school districts, counties, and tribal governments are now able to offer online access to education, telemedicine, and many other critical services—in some cases, for the first time ever.
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