Internet from Space for Furniture Craftsmanship
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan | 33.16410857184982˚N, 131.07240833344338˚E
Kozue Tobo is a skilled furniture craftsman who takes her inspiration from nature.
Four years ago, she moved to Oguni Town in Aso County, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, to live and work in the middle of a forest. Surrounded by Oguni Cedar trees, she finds inspiration for her work and appreciates the ability to connect with nature. Kozue believes that Starlink will be beneficial for people like her who work remotely without easy internet access, as it enables communication with the outside world.
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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