Open-Source Satellite Data Platforms

To unleash Starlink’s potential by making its data and tools freely available, sparking innovation among developers, researchers, and dreamers worldwide.

Implementation

1. Open APIs:

   Fund a “Starlink Innovators Hub,” releasing APIs and dev kits for free, supported by tutorials in 20 languages.

2. Global Hackathons:

   Host “Starlink Challenges” twice yearly, offering $1 million in prizes for solutions in agriculture, health, or climate—think 10,000 participants per event.

3. Fellowships:

   Sponsor 500 students annually at top universities, researching novel uses like disaster or space tourism logistics.

4. Local Access:

   Install 200 community labs with Starlink, giving underserved innovators free bandwidth and tools.

Why It Matters Impact Potential