Internet from Space for Maputo Skate
Maputo, Mozambique | -25.944097124572103˚S, 32.55677890851877˚E
When Francisco Luís Vinho discovered skateboarding as a kid growing up in Mozambique, it became a positive force in his life, giving him focus and goals to work toward.
In 2006, he founded Maputo Skate, a skatepark and gathering place for the community. He also launched an educational initiative, using Starlink to provide internet access and enable local youth to complete their homework and engage in complimentary programming including photography and art workshops, video games, and more. Francisco encourages the young people he works with by saying, "If you want to excel at something, seek information and knowledge, and the internet provides us with that opportunity."
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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